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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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Target ageing skin with Elemis Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 2 March 2019

Target the advanced signs of skin ageing with the Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum from Elemis. The advanced formula is powered by up to 1.5 million plant stem cells, which help to target loss of density, leaving thinning skin looking firmer and more visibly toned. The serum is designed…

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Behind the scenes with The Gel Bottle Inc

By Scratch Staff | 2 March 2019

Go behind the scenes for The Gel Bottle Inc’s spring collection advert photoshoot with the TGB team… The GelBottle Inc Spring collection 2019 is a celebration of iconic women and female empowerment! Each polish is named after an inspirational woman, all iconic in their own way, from Twiggy – known for…

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Nail tech predicts client pregnancy

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2019

Laura Easby was able to predict her client’s pregnancy after noting their nail condition – even before the client knew! “I’ve known my client, Laura, for around six years now,” explains Laura Easby. “Laura already has one little girl, Lydia, and I remember during that pregnancy, her nails took a…

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Scratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2019

CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40 years in the nail sector, and Jan’s ruby red corset on our cover (made from nail tips, of course) represents…

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5 awkward waxing questions answered

By Scratch Staff | 28 February 2019

Salon System educator & wax specialist, Lisa Stone, answers the waxing questions you may have felt too awkward to ask… Q: What are the waxing rules for clients with skin tags or moles? Some therapists may choose to put Vaseline on the mole or skin tag and continue the wax…

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Cuccio adds hydrating whipped hemp to Naturalé skincare range

By Helena Biggs | 28 February 2019

Cuccio has enhanced its burgeoning Naturalé skincare line with the addition of Whipped Hemp Body Butter. Available as a single unit or as part of a display, the body butter is an ideal retail item – as well as luxury addition to hand, foot and body treatments. The butter serves…

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