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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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THE CREATIVE Beauty Group unveils new collection

By Kat Hill | 24 February 2017

Dream of jetting off to shimmering shores in far away destinations with the latest collection from Gel II. Perfect for soaking up the sun and dipping your toes in the sea, the Seaside Shimmer Collection features a rich mix of subtle hues and vivid colours that transition from spring to summer.…

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Take the dip with new GELISH SYSTEM

By Kat Hill | 24 February 2017

The Gelish team has unveiled the latest addition to its product line up – Gelish Dip System. The new acrylic dip system  will see 120 colours available, including crèmes, glitters, shimmers, metallics and five French shades. The shades also match to existing Gelish and Morgan Taylor shades in addition. The French…

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DOUG SCHOON discusses new book

By Helena Biggs | 23 February 2017

Renowned scientist and nail expert, Doug Schoon, has been speaking about the release of his latest book, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon Vol 1. In a recent interview with Scratch, Doug revealed that volumes 1 & 2, which is due for release in March, have been printed in a Q&A format,…

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Organic beauty blooms with sales up 13%

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2017

New research from the Soil Association’s Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Market Report has revealed that the sales of certified organic and natural beauty products saw an increase. The report also noted key trends to keep an eye on, including the hot trend of beauty products containing extracts from unusual food…

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NOVALASH crowns UK technician as Lash Artist of the Year

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2017

NovaLash has named UK technician, Sarah-Anne Barham, Lash Artist of the Year in the brand’s annual LASHoff competition. For the first time ever, NovaLash opened its competition to NovaLash Certified artists around the world, giving UK and Ireland-based NovaLash artists the opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity for a chance scoop…

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CUCCIO UNVEILS spring 2017 nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 February 2017

Created with happiness in mind, Cuccio has unveiled Positivity, its spring 2017 collection. The eight pretty shades are available in both Cuccio Colour and Cuccio Veneer, depending on the desired wear time. Shades include Another Beautiful Day – a pale duck egg blue, Everything Matters – a soft, shimmery gold,…

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