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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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Cardiff named bare-faced capital of Great Britain  

By Kat Hill | 2 October 2018

New stats have revealed women are now, more than ever, opting for the minimalist look when it comes to make-up – with Cardiff being named as the UK city most likely to go bare-faced. The findings from product suppliers, Cosmetify.com, has revealed that almost one in five women in Cardiff…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Sunderland, Gemma Sunderland Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Sunderland, of Gemma Sunderland Nails, reveals that navy blue hues and deep purple tones have been popular with her clients during the autumn transition. “I think this design has been so popular because of the change in season…

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THE GREAT SCRATCH SHOOT OUT 2018: The Results

By Kat Hill | 1 October 2018

Ivana Prokic has scooped first place in Scratch’s annual photographic competition. After a recording breaking amount of entries of 127 this year, the top three and winner of the new Voter’s Choice award were revealed live at Olympia Beauty. 1st – Ivana Prokic 2nd – Oksana Smirnova 3rd – Eloise Nom…

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MANI MONDAY: Chic florals

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are clients not willing to fully commit to the dark, warming hues that autumn brings? Offer lighter nail looks that are still suitable for fall by incorporating negative space designs and nude tones into your services. We…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Twin, Daisey’s Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Twin, of Daisey’s Nail and Beauty, wears a monochrome nail look with houndstooth feature nails. “These nails are sculpted acrylics done on myself with missu Hollywood Dream gel polish and a Born Pretty stamp, and are for my autumn…

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Create hundreds of nail art designs with just 22 Toppers top coats

By Helena Biggs | 30 September 2018

A dynamic duo from south Wales has launched Toppers; a range of Universal Top Coats that afford multiple design opportunities. The soak off gel polish top coats are fully compliant with EU regulations and registered on the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal. Conceptualised by Michaela Weaver and Jeff Parker, the 22 top coats…

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