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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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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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Cuccio reveals new Funky Neon Powder Polish shades

By Sophie Nutt | 16 August 2018

Cuccio has added a range of Funky Neons to its Powder Polish system. The collection sees eight dazzling shades, including violet, orange, yellow, blue, pink, red, tangerine and green. Offering a wear-time of up to 14 days, the neon hues are perfect for summertime fun: from festivals to holidays –…

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Notting Hill Carnival performers to receive free Semilac manicures

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2018

Semilac UK is offering complimentary manicures to performers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The UV hybrid treatments at Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty and Knightsbridge Advanced Beauty are worth up to £50 and are subject to availability on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August. Semilac UK CEO, Monika Shine, who recently scooped…

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Barcelona mosaic art by Neringa Alsauskiene

By Guest Writer | 15 August 2018

“I was inspired by one of the most beautiful cities known for its architecture, style and Antoni Gaudi,” reveals Neringa Alsauskiene. “I incorporated elements of the colourful mosaic wall in sunny design. I think the look is a great holiday design!”

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Create eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2018

Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle.…

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Salon In The Spotlight: Nails By Arlene, Chapelhall, Airdrie

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2018

After being made redundant from an insurance service, Arlene Fraser decided to dream big and follow her passion. “During the six month leading up to my redundancy, I sought education to learn how to do my own nails,” explains Arlene. “My usual technician had to reduce her hours and appointments became…

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New research reveals SPF skincare confusion

By Kat Hill | 14 August 2018

As many Brits fly off for their summer holidays, research from Mintel has revealed that just under half (47%) of women use facial skincare products containing SPF, with 39% using a specific sun protection product and 13% using other facial products containing SPF. Despite high usage, there remains confusion around…

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