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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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Report reveals the rapid growth of UK beauty & nail salons

By Helena Biggs | 11 November 2018

Beauty and nail salons are among the fastest growing categories on the high street, according to results published by American Express Shop Small. Despite the high street witnessing closures (owing to an increase in online shopping), the study shows that the independent retail sector is set to experience net growth…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 11 November 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, painted poppies on her nails in honour of Remembrance Day. “These nails were created using Gelish colours Sheek White for my middle and ring finger and Angling For A Kiss on my other fingers,…

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Agnes Dullo on her career in nails, being an educator and scooping prizes at Nailympia London

By Kat Hill | 10 November 2018

Why nails? I loved my role as a biology teacher, but in the end nails won. I find it more rewarding, less stressful and very therapeutic. My nail career offers more freedom and less paperwork, but I do miss the school’s teacher community and all of the fun activities we…

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Create definition with the Sienna X Contour Brush

By Sophie Nutt | 9 November 2018

Create definition and a striking silhouette with the Sienna X Contour Brush. Developed with the help of brand ambassador, Carly Hobbs, the dual-ended contour brush helps create definition when used with tanning products. The thicker end is perfect for the cheeks and forehead, while the thinner tip is precise for…

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Add sparkle to nails with the Midnight Magic gel collection

By Helena Biggs | 8 November 2018

Enchant clients this winter with Izabelle Hammon‘s five-piece gel collection. Available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas, Midnight Magic features rich, deep tones – each with a holographic sparkle that’s ideal for winter and the party season. The shades are: Under Your Spell – a deep raspberry Charmed…

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How to add hair removal services to your treatment menu

By Sophie Nutt | 8 November 2018

With winter weather comes tights, knee-high boots and fluffy socks. But with Christmas comes festive manicures and pedicures ready for the party season – and what good is a fresh pedi when legs riddled with stubble accompany them? Not only that, but clients seek armpit and facial hair removal all…

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