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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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Bio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar

By Helena Biggs | 29 November 2018

Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight sidewalls for easier product access and visibility. The metallic colour contains UV-blocker to protect the gel against UV exposure and…

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How to add make-up services to your treatment menu

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Illuminate your treatment menu and bring a splash of colour to your retail area with make-up services and product picks, just in time for the New Year. Make-up application is more than just routine; a makeover is an indulgent and feel-good experience and an art form that not everyone can…

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Strengthen and enhance nails with Crystal Nails Compact Base Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Crystal Nails has revealed its self-levelling Compact Base Gel, presented in a convenient bottle and brush format. The Compact Base Gel creates a dense yet flexible coating to help strengthen the natural nail. The gel can also be used to create C-curves, help with nail correction and sculpting nail enhancements…

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Shaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2018

When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that look oh-so fabulous. I headed to London’s 1 Harley Street for an appointment with the brand’s international brow expert, Jamie…

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Sienna X launches very own brow tint range

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2018

Sienna X has turned its attention to the fast-growing service of brow treatments and has launched its very own brow brand: Sienna X Brows. Formulated to leave clients with flawless eyebrows, Sienna X Brows is a long-lasting tint treatment range developed to offer a variety of shades to ensure a…

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Top tips: Controlling odour during a L&P service

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2018

It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that…

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