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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram…

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44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 1 July 2025

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…

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Coral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour

By Lilly Delmage | 6 June 2025

Seeking a vibrant colour for your summer nails? Coral is proving to be a popular choice at the nail desk. Blending orange, pink and red tones, clients can find a shade of coral that best suits them – whether bold and bright, or pastel and muted. This makes it a…

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ENTITY reveals new look acrylic range

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2017

The Creative Beauty Group has unveiled a new look for the Entity Acrylic range. The same products, new look, a kit will be available from 15 April with everything the pro needs for treatments. The kit will include various files, NU Bond Non-Acid Primer, UV Top Coat, Fuse Nail Adhesive and Success Nail…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Cooper

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicola Cooper fancied a pop of purple for her upcoming Easter break. “I’m currently wearing an overlay on my natural nails using a gel in a opaque pink shade,” Nicola explains. “I buffed and smoothed my nails, before applying two coats of…

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LIGHT UP beauty snaps with handy Novalash fLASHlight

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2017

Before and after snaps on social media can drive a huge amount of interest – and even bookings –  in the beauty industry, but are your photos top-notch? NovaLash has launched fLASHlight, an on-the-go illuminating lighting system to help you achieve higher quality photographs of lash extensions and more. Designed to highlight…

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COURSE BITES: LCN Elite Diamond Microdermabrasion

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2017

Course Details: This one day course aims to teach the attendee the knowledge required to preform popular Microdermabrasion treatments. You will learn: Health and hygiene Anatomy and physiology Client consultation Contra-indications Microdermabrasion treatment Ultrasound therapy Hot and cold therapy Wellness facial Product knowledge Client aftercare Retail opportunities Requirements: Level Two Beauty Therapy or equivalent required…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Little Luxury, Warrington, Cheshire

By Kat Hill | 5 April 2017

With only four weeks to prepare the salon for its opening before Christmas, owner Kayleigh Marley had a lot of work to do, but the results of Little Luxury stun. With its purple and grey theme, the salon is a tranquil and welcoming space. After the salon’s many guises over…

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NAILYMPIA USA 2017 – The Results

By Helena Biggs | 4 April 2017

The first Nailympia USA, hosted by Best Lil’ Nail Show Texas, saw a host of talented techs take to the competition floor. Welcoming techs from all over the world to compete across three divisions in nine categories, head judge Elaine Watson announced the winners at a ceremony on Sunday 2…

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