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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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Lilac nails: 17 ways to wear the trending colour

By Scratch Staff | 26 May 2025

The muted purple hue has taken over the nail scene for spring/summer 2025. Check out how to incorporate the shade in our roundup of lilac nails below…

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

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2025

This softer alternative to bright white nails uses 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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Scratch Stars 2015: The Judging Days

By Helena Biggs | 7 March 2015

Take a peek at the photos from the Scratch Stars judging days, at which techs and businesses battled it out at LCBT to be crowned winner of their category.

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The Scratch Stars Party 2014

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2014

All the snaps from the Scratch Stars Party at Cafe de Paris, London – hosted by TV’s Rick Edwards.

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Scratch Stars 2014: The Judging Days

By Helena Biggs | 7 March 2014

Peruse the photos taken at LCBT, London, as techs challenges themselves and created a stunning set of nails in one hour to a given brief in the Scratch Stars Awards final.

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The Scratch Stars Party 2013

By Helena Biggs | 7 June 2013

Hosted by Joe Swash, the Scratch Stars Party recognised the amazing achievements of individuals and salons in the nail industry in 2013.

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Scratch Stars 2013: The Judging Days

By Helena Biggs | 7 March 2013

Finalists in the Scratch Stars Awards 2013 take to their nail desks & compete in their category to be awarded a Scratch Star. Take a look at the photos from the two judging days…

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The Scratch Stars Party 2012

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2012

Check out the snaps from the first Scratch Stars Party – in 2012 – hosted by Dan Lobb and recognising excellence in the nail industry.

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