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

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2025

This softer alternative to bright white nails uses 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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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 20 March 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…

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60 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 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 below…

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Bluesky UK launches professional line of nail products

By Helena Biggs | 10 July 2018

Nail brand, Bluesky, has appointed a new distributor for the UK and Ireland, tasked with distributing a new line of gel polish products specifically for the professional. Bluesky UK marketing director, Michaela Weaver, reveals that the move is a direct response to customer demand. “Over the last couple of years, the…

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Scratch Stars nail design

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2018

Get set for the announcement of the Scratch Stars winners with a little nail inspiration from Salon System expert, Julie-Anne Larivière. She uses Salon System Gellux products to create a starry-themed design. Products are available from wholesalers nationwide.

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 10 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Lana heart nail looks are constantly popular with her clients, however the summer months has seen the design incorporate bright and pretty hues. “As the sun is out, all the bright…

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The Gelish Gala 2018

By Scratch Staff | 9 July 2018

Nail Harmony UK held its Gelish Gala 2018 on Friday 22 June at The Princes Theatre in Clacton-on -Sea. Guests wore their finest and, with boarding passes in hand (a specialist invite), entered into a tropical paradise to party; acting as the highlight of a week’s intense international educator training in Clacton. Hosted…

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MANI MONDAY: Holographic twist

By Scratch Staff | 9 July 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This striking set of holographic nails caught our eye, serving up an alternative option as a summer design for those that aren’t a fan of bright, poppy rainbow hues on their talons. The set was created by…

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Sweeten up nail styles with candy-coloured Jessica shades

By Helena Biggs | 9 July 2018

Fancy a sweet treat? Jessica has launched three delectable new shades in its Phenom formula for summer. The Sugar Town collection satisfies cravings for baby pink, gloss white and spicy red hues and affords a long-lasting, high shine lacquer finish in just three steps. Simply apply a Jessica Prescriptive Base…

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