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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram…

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44 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 1 July 2025

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use 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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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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One in a chameleon! LCN reveals new IT-Flakes colour ways

By Sophie Nutt | 7 March 2018

LCN has revealed two new colour variations of it’s popular IT-Flakes. The new colours, which have been dubbed Chameleon Flakes, see FlipFlop pink and green as well as FlipFlop turquoise and violet. Extremely easy to work with and exuding a radiant, reflective shine, the feathery flakes are suitable for full cover…

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Boost your profile by joining the Beauty Business Club

By Helena Biggs | 6 March 2018

  Brand consultant and beauty expert, Irene Moore, has launched the Beauty Business Club, an online business coaching platform for independent beauty pros and emerging brands. Irene, who has worked with brands including NYX Cosmetics, L’Oreal, Eylure and Dior, is offering affordable monthly business coaching to members looking to grow their…

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Four new Evo shades revealed

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2018

Add to your Evo long-lasting colour collection with four new house from Bio Sculpture Gel UK. The new additions see Pippa, a watermelon pink; Carol, a peach hue; Amy, a creamy olive; and, Candice, a reflective formula. The shades are available individual or together as a Spring Pack. Shop the…

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