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50+ scary-good nail art ideas to try this Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2024

Ghostly greetings from the Scratch team! Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or prefer a Disney twist, why not show some love for Halloween through nail art? Check out our roundup…

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40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 29 October 2024

Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles below…

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Diwali: Get inspired with these nail art designs for the Festival of Lights

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 October 2024

This year, five-day festival, Diwali, sees its main celebration fall on 31 October. The Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, and is about new…

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3D Halloween nail art: prepare to scare with these 15 designs…

By Lilly Delmage | 28 October 2024

The Halloween season is officially upon us, and the 3D nails trend is booming, so why not combine both? Create spook-tactic 3D Halloween manicures this season on clients to help…

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ADHD: How to accommodate employees & clients in the nail space

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2024

According to the NHS, ADHD affects 3 to 4% of adults and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK. There are multiple variants of the condition,…

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Nail salons report 8% growth in 5 years – but it’s not all good news for the sector

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2024

The number of nail salons that have opened in the UK since 2019 is 1,680 – an 8% growth in five years. The nail salon brand with the highest growth…

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10 Halloween-ready salons to give you inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 27 October 2024

Halloween offers a perfect opportunity to have some fun in the nail space, so take inspiration from salons that have got clients in the spooky spirit with themed décor… 1.…

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Halloween 2024: nail art to match the top 3 horror film character costumes

By Lilly Delmage | 26 October 2024

Still deciding on a Halloween outfit? Here’s the most popular horror character costumes for Halloween 2024 and accompanying nail art ideas. UK jewellery designer, Abbott Lyon, has analysed social media…

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52 fang-tastic French manicure ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 25 October 2024

Mix up the timeless French manicure by adding spooky and scary Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French nails below…

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