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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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Buying an E-file & bits? Nail techs: here’s what to consider

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2025

Nail experts share what to know before buying an E-file and bits… Choose the company carefully “Purchase from a reputable professional brand that also provides high-quality training for its E-file range, as undertaking this training is the best way to ensure the tools are being used correctly,” says Giorgia Cappella,…

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Now & Zen: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 4 Entries

By Helena Biggs | 21 February 2025

The fourth challenge in the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest was set by Gelish and designed to test the hand-painting skills of contestants. The task: Using Gelish‘s spring 2025 nail colour collection, Now & Zen, as inspiration, create a 2D (flat) nail art design based on the collection theme.…

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Celebrate your Pisces birthday with these 15 zodiac nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 20 February 2025

For our Pisces readers – this one’s for you! There’s no better way to celebrate your ‘main character’ month than with a zodiac-themed manicure. For Pisces, manicures often take inspiration from the astrological symbol of the fish, with the aquatic animal painted onto nails. Scroll for all things Pisces manicure…

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No-shows & cancellations: how to prevent & handle them in your beauty business

By Marie-Louise Coster | 20 February 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares advice for client no-shows and cancellations… Every beauty business, at some point, has a client that doesn’t turn up for their appointment. You will have blocked out time and potentially turned other clients away, but are left with an empty appointment…

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Master matte tartan nail art in 5 simple steps

By Guest Writer | 19 February 2025

Nailchemy ambassador, Laura Bennett, shares a step-by-step to create this matte tartan nail design, whether you’re looking to channel a cosy vibe or make a bold fashion statement. Products available via www.nailchemy.co.uk

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Platform launches to empower beauty pros & support business growth

By Scratch Staff | 19 February 2025

Samantha Cusick, a business growth coach & owner of multiple salons, has launched The Beauty Business Platform. The resource seeks to empower hair and beauty professionals at all levels and support the sustainable growth of their businesses. It combines actionable strategies, proven tools to streamline operations and Samantha’s insights into…

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