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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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Enhance pedicures with ASP Extreme Hydration Heel Treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 9 March 2018

Hydrate heels and add a touch of indulgence to pedicure treatments with the Extreme Hydration Heel Treatment from the Professional Pedicure range from ASP. The treatment offers intense moisturising power for extremely dry skin that can afflict the problem heel area. Adding hydration to the skin through the use of argan…

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Scratch March 2018 cover nails

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2018

Scratch cover girl & nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to get the nail look featured on the March 2018 front cover.

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Faby launches Opposite nail colour collection to attract clients

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2018

Italian nail brand, Faby, has unveiled its spring/summer collection; Opposite. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold tones can complement…

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Line and define eyes with Jane Iredale Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner

By Sophie Nutt | 8 March 2018

Create dramatic eye looks with the Mystikol Powdered Eyeliner from Jane Iredale in the two latest shades for spring, Emerald and Sapphire. The versatile, water-resistant powder/cream eyeliner offers all-day staying power and promises a bold colour that won’t fade, crease or smear. Featuring a snap-in brush to create precise fine…

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Image copyright & your nail photos

By Guest Writer | 7 March 2018

Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, offers insight into using images that aren’t yours across the ‘net… After an interesting scroll through social media over the New Year period, I noticed a rising trend in thefts from companies across Europe. And that includes thefts by salons and nail techs. Many…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Celina Rydén, Sweden

By Kat Hill | 7 March 2018

Hailing from Sweden, Celina Rydén’s nail work sees a slick ‘Scandinavian style’; “My clients choose classy, elegant nails with a pop of nail art,” Celina reveals. “My clientele tends to go with the seasonal colours, but are not afraid to try out new things. All my clients are very different;…

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