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55 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 25 August 2025

Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs from Instagram below…

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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

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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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Abi Hassan Navigating Access Needs

How to navigate accessibility needs in the nail salon

By Abi Hassan | 16 May 2024

With research from P&G finding that only 4% of beauty and personal care companies worldwide cater for physical disabilities, Abi Hassan, owner of Canterbury-based salon, Hot Wheels Nails, explores ways nail businesses can effectively meet the accessibility needs of staff and clients. I have personally faced many challenges relating to my…

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20 nail design ideas inspired by Netflix’s Bridgerton, ahead of season 3

By Scratch Staff | 15 May 2024

As season three, part one of popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, gets released on 16 May, we’ve shared opulent Regency nail looks that nod to the show to inspire styling…

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Glitterbels adds 4 golden nail & cuticle tools to pro product portfolio

By Scratch Staff | 15 May 2024

Master nail preparation and create a stunning canvas on which to add enhancements with Glitterbels’ tool range. The four non-tarnish, stainless steel and precision-cut tools are finished in a gorgeous gold, designed to look fabulous on the nail desk and in your kit bag. Available individually as well as a…

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Recruitment challenges ‘a concern’ for beauty industry, says NHBF

By Helena Biggs | 14 May 2024

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released key findings from its quarterly State of the Industry survey, highlighting ongoing challenges for the sector – despite signs of a gradual recovery. Finding reveal that 73% of the 493 survey respondents across the UK are finding it harder to find…

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Sparkling flower gel nail art

By Guest Writer | 13 May 2024

Take a leaf out of Kim Hee Ra‘s design book and craft stunning, sparkling flower nail art this season. Infuse with colour and add a touch of gold to finish, for a look that ideal for spring/summer. The director of Avelitte Nail Salon, Korea, created the style using: Nail File,…

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Beauty pros, here’s 6 tips to support a more positive mindset

By Guest Writer | 12 May 2024

Sarah Hartley, social media coach at Blossom Tree Social & creator of Time To Blossom wellbeing products, shares her advice… Running a business and making time for yourself can feel like a juggle. It can also feel lonely, but you’re not alone – we all have bad days. Staying positive…

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