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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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Man makes a guide for how to avoid heartbreak based on nails

By Sophie Nutt | 12 March 2019

A book titled ‘Nails At First Sight – Survival Guide 101’ has gone viral for all the right reasons. Marwan Alteir, also known as Rocky, has created a hilarious six-page document that offers analysis on manicures as they relate to dating prospects and posted it on Twitter for the benefit of his…

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REM reveals new nail desk

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2019

Thinking of upgrading your nail desk? REM has revealed the new Indigo Nail Bar. New for this year, the nail desk sees an elegant and ergonomic design. The desk is available in a choice of 20 colour-ways – perfect for suiting any salon style. The desk sees a twin tray…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 7

By Guest Writer | 12 March 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, So, the penultimate week at Dancing On Ice was an exciting one – I was asked to do Jayne Torvill’s nails for this week and the final. We chose a deep…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser

By Sophie Nutt | 12 March 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, says pale pink and iridescent hues are making for a popular combination with her clients. “I have had a few clients coming in recently asking for something special and pretty. With having the new…

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A guide to sponsored social content for brand ambassadors

By Helena Biggs | 11 March 2019

When the ‘brand ambassador’ term was first scattered, it simply involved shouting about a brand or treatment you loved to anyone that would listen on a number of platforms, with the possibly of a few freebies in return. However, lines have become blurred as advertising stipulations step in, demand for…

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MANI MONDAY: Sassy snake

By Sophie Nutt | 11 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Feeling sassy this week? Try enticing your clients to push the boat about with their nail art and take inspiration from this funky, on-trend nail look courtesy of celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose. A vibrant, fucsia…

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