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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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E.A.T.O.W initiative launches to drive diversity within the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 28 April 2019

Global beauty expert and strategist, Eryca Freemantle, has launched E.A.T.O.W; an initiative ‘Embracing All Tones Of Women’ that drives empowerment and diversity within the beauty industry. “E.A.T.O.W has been an idea I’ve had for over 15 years as I believe that diversity should be celebrated,” Eryca reveals. “I know the…

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Creating bridal beauty packages in your salon

By Kat Hill | 27 April 2019

When tendeding to the nail needs of brides-to-be, ensure you’re also promoting your other skills… “If you offer other services, make sure you let all your potential customers know!” says Kate Sawley, CND™ education ambassador. “Bridal packages are always popular, and don’t forget about the rest of the bridal party,…

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Stock up on The Gel Bottle Inc with Pick & Mix Deal

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2019

Stock up on your favourite The Gel Bottle Inc shades with the brand’s latest bulk buy offer. Until April 30, nail professionals can purchase any six shades for a special, reduced price per bottle – or 12 bottles for even less! Pick and mix popular shades from across the full collection,…

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Lecenté launches Nail Shadows to amp up summer nail art

By Helena Biggs | 27 April 2019

Funk up nail designs for summer and beyond with Lecenté‘s new range of Nail Shadows. The eight specially blended pearlised powders can be brushed or pressed onto lacquer or gel polish or used within L&P designs to create an array of colours and effects. The powders work particularly well with…

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Yorkshire soap company pledges to use 100% sustainable materials 

By Kat Hill | 26 April 2019

With more in the beauty industry pledging commitment to lessening waste and making more sustainable choices, a Barnsley-based family business, which creates handmade bath and body products, has pledged to use only 100% recyclable or sustainable materials. The Pretty Little Treat Co. produces vintage-inspired bath and body products, using natural and…

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PURE Spa launches four new sites in David Lloyd Leisure partnership

By Helena Biggs | 25 April 2019

Award-winning day spa group, PURE Spa & Beauty, is launching four new PURE Spa outlets across the UK, located in David Lloyd Leisure Clubs in Peterborough, Purley (Croydon), Hamilton (Glasgow) and Cheadle (Cheshire). Founded in 2002 by former chartered accountant, Becky Woodhouse, PURE Spa & Beauty’s mission has been to…

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