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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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City

By Sophie Nutt | 28 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round…

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Rainbow Nails

MANI MONDAY: Think pink

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Is there such a thing as too much pink? At Scratch HQ, the answer is always no! We adore this pretty pink set created by Sophie Hudd, of Rainbow Nails, on natural nails. Sophie used Magpie Beauty…

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Expand your product range with CJP Nail Systems

By Scratch Staff | 27 August 2018

CJP Nail Systems is proving popular with nail pros nationwide, seeing an L&P system at its core with an array of coloured powders that leaves customers and techs alike spoilt for choice. Founded by Jemma Porch in late 2015, CJP also offers the highly pigmented, super durable C Jel P range,…

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Nailympia VIP

VIP opportunity launches for Nailympia London competitors

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2018

This year’s London edition of international nail competition, Nailympia, will see a new VIP experience for competitors. Nail technicians competing are invited to upgrade to one of 21 premium desks available in a special, roped-off area. These VIP competitors will keep the same desk for the entire three-day event, regardless…

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Have fun with Light Elegance UK’s circus-themed gel collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2018

Light Elegance UK has revealed Under The Big Top, a 12-piece gel collection inspired by circus culture. Available to buy individually, in mini 6ml sizes or as two six-piece collections (one Color Gel set and one Glitter Gel set), the range features a fun-loving variety of shades. Launched for autumn…

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Add Halloween makeovers to your services with Airbase

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2018

Capitalise on the spooktacular Halloween holiday by offering monster make-overs to clients. Airbase is running a Halloween Airbrush Make-Up course dedicated to all things scary, designed by make-up and body artist, Katie Wrigley. Katie has designed the course with a commercial aspect to create looks that customers will want to be seen…

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