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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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Milky white nails

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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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…

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35 short nail art design ideas for 2025

By Bella Feldman | 9 April 2025

Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so take inspiration from 35 short designs that will up your nail game…

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How to paint an Easter bunny nail using Glitterbels

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2025

Glitterbels content creator, Stacey Machin, shares how to create this bunny nail art design for Easter. Products used: Glitterbels Hema Free Gel Polish in Martini, Please! Glitterbels Unbelievabel Gel in White, Dreamboat and Black Glitterbels Builder Gel in Candy Pie Glitterbels Magic Shiner

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Nail art tutorial: golden cow print tips

By Guest Writer | 8 April 2025

Jemma Ball, owner of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, Staffordshire, created this cow print alternative French manicure, with a touch of gold foil. She used CNDTM products, which are available in the UK via www.sweetsquared.com. Check out her step-by-step below…

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8 must-know spring/summer 2025 nail art trends

By Lilly Delmage | 8 April 2025

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to try out new nail design options. Nail trends for spring/summer 2025 are pushing the boundaries of creativity and steering art in a fresh direction. We’ve rounded up ones to know to ensure your nail choices are on-trend. Mineral manicures Manifestation techniques are trending…

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Nail art tutorial: adorable 3D Easter bunny nails

By Guest Writer | 8 April 2025

Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year 2023 & Educator of the Year 2024, Melanie Lewendon, shares how to create this super-cute Easter bunny nail design.  “It took 15 minutes to create the bunny nail art, and I would charge £40 to £45 on natural nails for the full…

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