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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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Improve your skillset with one-day courses at The Nail Academy Essex

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

Are you seeking a one day course to boost your nail skill set or refine a technique? Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Nail Academy Essex offers independent, unaffiliated training, providing a variety of nail courses. Delivered in a friendly, supportive environment, the course are hosted with passion by owner and head educator, Louise…

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Greece inspired nails by Marta Nagorska

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I was inspired by Santorini and its beautiful white and blue horizon,” reveals Marta Nagorska. “I also added a Grecian pattern on top in silhouette.”

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Brazil-inspired nails by Kayley Cairns

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“Brazil is renowned not just for tropical rainforests but also for hosting the biggest carnival in the world,” says Kayley Cairns. “I wanted to tie in the bright popping colours of carnival feathers, jewels and sparkles with Brazil’s national colours, giving the finished look a bold, tropical feel.”

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Ibiza-inspired nails by Amy Anderson

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I wanted to create a design with all the things I love about Ibiza, from the colours, Ocean Beach pool parties to The Zoo Project events, the body art and Café Mambo sunsets,” says Amy Anderson. “I had to include a glow in the element for the DJ sets that…

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Improve gel nail application with Bio Sculpture’s new online training course

By Helena Biggs | 30 June 2018

With the aim to make nail training as easy as possible and accessible to all, Bio Sculpture Gel has launched an online training course.  Available to anyone with a manicure certificate and gel experience, the course offers the opportunity to complete training in your own environment over a couple of weeks; ideal for…

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Laura Easby on nail idols, artistic style and our industry

By Kat Hill | 30 June 2018

Tell us about your training… I decided to go straight from school to college where I trained in Beauty & Spa Therapies. From then started an apprenticeship, and this is definitely where I developed my crazy work ethic! The nail route really called to me and I knew this was…

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