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Burgundy nails are trending: here are 15 manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 26 October 2025

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red hue. The seasonal staple shade is trending throughout the fashion and beauty worlds, so we’ve rounded up burgundy manicures to inspire autumnal nail looks…

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25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink

By Scratch Staff | 19 October 2025

Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…

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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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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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Terri Eaton talks glitter, trends and lifelong ambitions

By Kat Hill | 29 September 2018

Tell us about your training… I trained with Nail Harmony to gain my Gelish qualification over five years ago – and I haven’t looked back! I only work part time due to health reasons, but I just love all things nails. It has taken over my life somewhat! Who do…

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Execute lash treatments with precision with the NovaLash Reflector

By Sophie Nutt | 28 September 2018

See your lash extension client’s lash line at all angles (and pick up on natural lashes that haven’t been bonded) with the stainless steel Reflector. It features a large mirror and long handle with grip and is great for enhancing social media photos as the camera can capture front and…

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