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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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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 20 March 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…

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60 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 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 below…

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Beauty salon no-shows: the UK locations with the highest rates

By Lilly Delmage | 24 March 2025

Hair and beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has revealed the UK locations with the highest rates of beauty no-show appointments. The data reveals that salons across the UK lose up to £200,000 per month due to missed appointments, amounting to £1.6 billion in lost revenue annually. Treatwell has found that Liverpool, Glasgow…

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Wedding nail tutorial: 5 steps to create chic chrome heart nails for brides

By Guest Writer | 23 March 2025

Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails in Stirling, Scotland: Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024, shares how to create a delicate heart accent nail for a simple but sweet bridal style. She fashions it on the ring finger and reveals that it’s one of her most requested…

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Greater Manchester nail tech: Why I closed a bustling salon to open a home-based business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 March 2025

Nina of Wigan home salon, Nina Nicholson Beauty & Lecenté lead educator, shares why a huge career switch was the best decision she ever made… Nina Nicholson opened her first salon at the age of 18, and went on to acquire a larger premises a few years later. After building…

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L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system……

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Change & Transformation: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 5 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2025

The penultimate North America’s Star Nail Artist challenge called for fantasy nail styles, inspired by change and transformation. Sponsor brand, LECHAT, tested the structural capabilities and artistry of the 18 remaining contestants, and sent them each a product package to use to create five fantasy-style nails, at least four inches…

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Glitterbels to mark HQ launch with nail education event hosted by Annabel Maginnis

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 March 2025

Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has unveiled Annabel’s Art Assembly: an education event running from 9-11 June 2025. Taking place on the opening week of the brand’s new HQ, pros that take part will be the first to receive education in the renovated church space, which features a nail bar, shop,…

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