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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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LCBT to offer spa management degree with University of Derby

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2018

The London College of Beauty Therapy has announced that it has been approved as a partner of the University of Derby. The college, which hosts the annual judging day for the Scratch Stars Awards – as pictured, will be offering the University of Derby’s International Spa Management Foundation Degree from September…

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CND™ distributors experience ‘the unexpected’ in Morocco

By Helena Biggs | 17 May 2018

Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, joined fellow distributors of the brand in Marrakesh, Morocco for the CND™ a conference with the theme: deliver the unexpected. The three-day International Distributor Conference saw 86 delegates from 60 countries come together to CND™’s brand ‘personality’; authentic, innovative, creative, stylish and professional. Attendees from…

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How to tailor tanning treatments to clients

By Sophie Nutt | 17 May 2018

There is no ‘one tan fits all’ and the days of simply choosing between light, medium and dark shades have now passed. Inclusivity is key – and you may soon, if you haven’t already, start seeing clients seeking bespoke tanning services. After all, it’s unlikely you’d use the same treatment…

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Boost the client experience with Kinder Bueno

By Helena Biggs | 17 May 2018

Italian confectionery company, Ferrero Foodservice, has launched Kinder Bueno Mini; the perfect complement to a client’s beverage in your salon or spa. “Small things make a big difference when it comes to creating the best client experience,”comments Zareen Deboo, Foodservice Channel operations manager at Ferrero. “We know complimentary refreshments go…

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Achieve bronzed skin for summer with the Cappuccino bronzer from Soleo

By Sophie Nutt | 16 May 2018

A natural medium bronzer, the Cappuccino cream from Soleo aims to reinforce, intensify and deepen the natural skin colour. Based on natural bronzers with walnut extracts, the cream builds the colour of the skin while hemp oils provide a healing treatment. Caffeine extract offers a slimming, firming and detoxifying effect…

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Nail enhancements: How to check angles to ensure perfect results

By Katie Barnes | 16 May 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, offers tips on looking at angles to ensure a great nail enhancement result Do you ever spend a long time creating a beautiful set of nails, only to realise that they don’t look quite right once you’ve finished, but you can’t work out…

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