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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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Airbase make-up course now available at Capital Hair and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2018

Airbase has expanded its introductory airbrush make-up course to selected Capital Hair and Beauty stores throughout the UK. The one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to create the perfect base using the combination of the Airbase Ultra Foundation technology and lightweight, atomised application of the airbrush. Taught by a…

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How-to: Add strength with Halo Easi Build

By Guest Writer | 24 August 2018

Create natural-looking, strong enhancements with the handy addition to the Halo product range; EasiBuild. The 15ml bottles of brush-on builder gel boast easy application without the need for primer. EasiBuild is UV and LED compatible, curing in just 60 seconds in a 36W LED lamp. Ideal for those seeking a…

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Branding tips to make your nail salon stand out

By Scratch Staff | 23 August 2018

Brand your salon to ensure it stands out from the crowd with top tips from Andrew Dark, director and co-owner of printwear and branding specialists, Custom Planet Setting up a nail salon can be the start of something exciting, but with so many up and down the country, it can be…

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Bio Sculpture presents five-piece Dreamers nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 23 August 2018

Embrace the whimsical, dreamlike notions of summertime with the five new shades from Bio Sculpture, available in both lacquer and gel formulas. The hues include: Aqua Clouds: A sky blue colour to connect the senses and refresh a look Wild Orchid: A soft violet reminiscent of the first fragrance of spring Hazy…

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How to forge a successful career in the nail industry

By Guest Writer | 22 August 2018

Yesterday, I caught up with beauty business expert, Liz McKeon, as she shared all of her top tips on how to run a successful nail business. Arranging to meet in The Soho Hotel, London, myself and Liz made ourselves comfortable in the hotel’s drawing rooms, alongside Mark Smith (aka The…

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Fiji-inspired nails by Jo Wickens

By Guest Writer | 22 August 2018

“For my Fiji-themed nails, I chose to take inspiration from the Fijian Masi, or tapa cloth,” reveals Jo Wickens. “Made from bark, the tapa is decorated using rubbing, stamping, stencilling or smoking to create geometric patterns with repeated motifs.”

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