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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 Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 26 February 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Becki Hobbs, of Becki’s Beauty, reveals that bumble bees have been all over her clients nails recently. “Bumble bees seem to be really on-trend at the moment in the home decor department. I have a few bumble bee items…

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MANI MONDAY: Golden touch

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week serves up a design for those clients that prefer a minimalist nail look. The team at Nail Swag created this chic manicure seeing a cover pink nude base topped off with delicate gold flakes encapsulated…

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Nailympia Competitions announces partnership with Premiere Orlando

By Helena Biggs | 25 February 2019

Competition organisation, Nailympia, has partnered with exhibition event, Premiere Orlando, which will brand its nail competitions with Nailympia. The competition will present 10 categories in this first year, held 2-3 June within the exhibition arena. Three of these competitions (Gel Tip & Overlay, L&P Sculpture & Stiletto Nails) will accrue points…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne

By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals. “I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into…

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Perfect your application with Americanails Faux Kolinsky Acrylic Brushes

By Sophie Nutt | 23 February 2019

Perfect your application skills with the new collection of Faux Kolinsky Acrylic Brushes from Americanails. The brushes see synthetic kolinsky sable bristles and lightweight natural bamboo handles, while offering extra smooth application. The range features a number of sizes and shapes to suit every need, including: Size #8 Oval Size…

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Nail competition tips from champion Anastasiia Morozova

By Kat Hill | 23 February 2019

Thinking of entering The Scratch Stars Awards? Anastasiia Morozova shares her story to inspire and encourage… My students very often ask me how to become an international nail educator. The secret is very simple: nail competitions! My career began as an nail technician, taking customers at home and in the salon.…

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