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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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Cosmetronic Spec Nail Station

Kit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2018

Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment.…

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Meet Madelene Wolf, Nailympia Global Champion 2017

By Scratch Staff | 24 May 2018

Esteemed tech, Madelene Wolf, reveals more about her competition journey, and the story that led up to her being crowned Nailympia Global Champion 2017… Q: What year did you join the nail industry and train in nails? A: I began my education in Gothenburg in 1997, but did not start…

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GDPR

A focus on GDPR & what it means for your business

By Metta Francis | 24 May 2018

Metta Francis, Scratch Stars award-winning mobile nailist, puts a focus on GDPR… Are you GDPR ready? On 25 May 2018, EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. It sounds scary and can be overwhelming but the purpose of GDPR is to ensure there’s greater transparency on how businesses…

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Bridal nails

How to cater to bridal clients

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2018

Wedding season is here and there’s never been a better time to create bridal designs to impress. A client’s wedding day is a life-long memory so it’s important to make sure that your part goes as smoothly as possible in the run up to, on and after the big day.…

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Louella Belle team Walk The Walk in memory of Lisa Crook

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2018

Taking to the streets of London on Saturday 12 May, the team at Louella Belle took part in the 21st Midnight MoonWalk in memory of company founder, Lisa Crook, who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer last year. Organised by breast cancer charity, Walk The Walk, MoonWalk London is…

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Buttercups Uniforms promotes comfortable working with 3 for 2 offer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2018

Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit the impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms are produced in bi-stretch fabric that is 11% polyester. The stretch affords comfort and practicality – ideal when performing a…

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