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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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Sally Salon Services is giving away a free tablet to customers

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

Throughout March, Sally Salon Services is giving away a free Klipad tablet to retail and professional customers when they spend £150 or more on select brands. Valid on purchases both online and in stores across the UK, the HD Android tablet also comes with a solid case, which is ideal…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 6

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! Week 6 on Dancing On Ice saw the celebrities going through the time tunnel turning into their chosen characters. James Jordan became Fred Flintstone, Wes Nelson was a pirate, Saara Alto…

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Ways to offer exceptional customer care

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2019

Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals her top tips for showing clients you care and enhancing their treatment experience… With competition in the nail industry so fierce, going the extra mile to care for your customers during their appointment can make a dramatic…

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MANI MONDAY: Pastel dreams

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love this pastel pink and lilac nail look courtesy of talented tech, Becky Wicks, featuring two subtle glitter nails. The pretty design combines soft, delicate hues with an almond shape for a super cute partnership. To…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 3 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a combination of turquoise and yellow hues for a tropical nail look. “To create my latest set of nails, I used the new Flower Power collection and the new releases…

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Enhance beauty treatments with self-heating Cowrie Lava Shell

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2019

Shared Beauty Secrets has launched a self-heating/self-cooling massage tool; an ideal addition to facial treatments, massages, manis & pedis. The Cowrie Lava Shell utilises the technology of the award-winning Lava Shells treatments to allow therapists to introduce a luxurious, chargeable extra easily and efficiently. Available to UK spas and salons…

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