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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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Milky white nails

44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 1 July 2025

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…

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Coral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour

By Lilly Delmage | 6 June 2025

Seeking a vibrant colour for your summer nails? Coral is proving to be a popular choice at the nail desk. Blending orange, pink and red tones, clients can find a shade of coral that best suits them – whether bold and bright, or pastel and muted. This makes it a…

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How to grow clients’ average spend & boost your beauty business

By Marie-Louise Coster | 29 June 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, offers tips for encouraging clients to spend more money… I am at a time in my life where I simply don’t want to work myself into the ground. My years of being everything, for everyone, are long gone. It is costing more…

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Happy nail tech

7 tips to enhance wellbeing in the nail space

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 June 2025

Your role involves supporting the self-care needs of others, but how often do you consider your own wellbeing? While it may be the last thing on your mind during a busy day at the nail desk, it’s crucial – as Elissa Newton, Lecenté educator for Northern Ireland, notes: “If even…

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Star Nail Inspo

Get starstruck over these 26 star-inspired nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 29 June 2025

What better way to celebrate The Scratch Star Party next weekend, than with a roundup of star-inspired manicures? Whether getting in the spirit, or looking for some last-minute inspo, keep scrolling for award-worthy nail looks!

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Crowland log cabin nail salon: “My clients love being surrounded by nature”

By Lilly Delmage | 28 June 2025

As’ka Baran, owner of Crowland-based nail salon, Holistic Health & Beauty, opens the doors to her unique space – a log cabin nestled in the corner of her garden. “Working from a log cabin brings a sense of connection with the earth and nature,” shares As’ka. “Clients often comment that…

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Add sweetness to summer styling with these 50 strawberry nail art ideas

By Scratch Staff | 28 June 2025

Give nail art a fun and fruity twist this summer with strawberry-themed designs. The look is soaring in popularity, beautifully complementing sunny weather. Check out our roundup of super sweet strawberry styles from pros on Instagram…

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5 TikTok nail trend names debunked: princess nails, sorbet nails & more

By Lilly Delmage | 28 June 2025

Every day there seems to be a new name for a nail style, whether that be ‘princess nails’, ‘sorbet nails’ or even ‘glazed doughnut’ nails – so let’s break down what five key trend names mean… Do you often hear requests at the nail desk and find yourself wondering, ‘What…

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