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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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 14 May 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, reveals ombré designs and alternative tips have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with a summery hue. “I feel this design has been increasing in popularity recently because its a simple…

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Taste of the Tropics

By Helena Biggs | 14 May 2019

Indulge clients in a stylish, tropical nail design with a step-by-step from Karina Perematko, absolute master educator for Crystal Nails. Karina uses Crystal Nails products, available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk. Follow Karina on Facebook and Instagram.

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Why & how you need to perfect your filing technique

By Katie Barnes | 14 May 2019

Having a well-structured filing routine that is repeated on every single nail is paramount for success and consistency when finishing and filing your nail enhancements. Many nail technicians rely on filing to fix any issues from poor application. However, filing should only be used to refine and perfect application techniques,…

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HD Brows reveals new & improved Multi-Use Powder Palette

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2019

HD Brows has revealed its new and improved version of the Powder Foundation Palette, the Multi-Use Powder Palette. Reformulated to create a more versatile shade selection give better results, the palette is designed to act as an essential for make-up professionals and lovers alike to help minimise imperfections while defining…

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An evening with Marian Newman & Nick Knight

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2019

London’s V&A Museum hosted Nailed It. Marian Newman & Nick Knight with Mimma Viglezio, an evening discussion on Friday 10 May that focused on the careers and collaborative efforts of the esteemed nail artist and renowned fashion photographer. The lecture theatre was packed with photography and nail fanatics, all keen to…

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MANI MONDAY: Summer ombré

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Team Scratch love a short natural nail as much as the next person and we are digging these summer shorties courtesy of Chloé Joel, at Nails by Chloé. Using The Gel Bottle Inc Gel Polish in Sunshine and…

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