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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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How to avoid slipping into bad business habits

By Metta Francis | 24 January 2019

Award-winning nailist, Metta Francis, reveals how to boost your spirits and avoid falling into bad habits in your nail business… With January well underway, how are you getting on with any resolutions or good intentions you set for the year? Apparently it takes 21 days to break a habit, and…

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The gel system: Why it’s important to use the same brand for the gel and lamp

By Sophie Nutt | 24 January 2019

Offering opportunities to strengthen, sculpt and enhance, the gel system is a big hit with those seeking a hardwearing, long-lasting glossy nail finish. The system boasts a multitude of uses: natural nails can wear an overlay to add strength or aid growth, while clients seeking length can benefit from application…

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Create nail designs that are out of this world with iZ Galaxy Chrome Flakes

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2019

Add an intergalactic effect to nail designs with the Galaxy Chrome Flake collection from iZ Beauty of London. The arty additions create a multitude of special effects depending on the base nail shade; hinting a chrome effect when layered over white and a multitude of iridescent hues over a dark…

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How to prepare for a nail competition

By Scratch Staff | 23 January 2019

Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements…

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LeChat Nails welcomes two additions to its growing team

By Sophie Nutt | 22 January 2019

LeChat Nails has announced the addition of two new executives to the team in it’s headquarters in Hercules, CA. In a bid to increase it’s global presence, distribution reach and education department, LeChat Nails welcomes Herman Paez and Rise Carter to the brand, filling two newly created roles. Herman is…

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How to correctly file the natural nail

By Katie Barnes | 22 January 2019

We hear the myth time and time again – ‘Nail enhancements damage the nail’ – but the damage is usually caused by over-filing the natural nail before any nail products have been applied, or by incorrect removal. Over-filing of the natural nail is one of the most common causes of…

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