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Mustard yellow lead

Butter yellow summer is almost over: here’s why you should make way for mustard

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2025

Butter yellow took over the world this spring/summer, with the pastel hue dominating décor, outfits and nails. But autumn/winter will see another member of the yellow family soar in popularity… (Lead image by @byemilyann_) Say hello to mustard yellow! Experts predict that this rich, deeper version of summer’s trending hue…

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Cat eye lead

16 products that will help you nail the cat eye manicure trend

By Jess Watts | 29 July 2025

Lead image courtesy of @hopejungnails using Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish in Ice Kitty, available via www.lightelegance.co.uk. The iridescence and reflective depth of cats’ eyes have long entranced humans. So much so, that their power has been harnessed to create stunning nail designs. Specially crafted magnetic nail products contain metallic…

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Crack. Snack. Create: A takeaway inspires fortune cookie nail art experience

By Scratch Staff | 28 July 2025

Do you – or your clients – struggle to make decisions about nail designs at appointments? Say hello to Nail Fortunes™: an edible fortune cookie experience that delivers inspiration to the nail desk. “This started as a totally random idea I threw out to my husband over dinner,” says founder,…

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Nailchemy Moonlit Cove

Nailchemy unveils 6 shimmering nail shades inspired by Cornish beaches

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 June 2024

Somerset-based professional nail brand, Nailchemy, has launched the Moonlit Cove collection of FX Gel Polishes. The Trading Standards approved brand was inspired by the beauty of Cornish beaches for the collection, naming the six subtly shimmering nude shades after coastal locations. The Moonlit Cove collection features Carbis, Fistral, Praa, Lamorna, Tintagel…

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Zero Gel Polish Summer 2024 Bundle

8 vibrant summer shades added to Zero Gel Polish nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 14 June 2024

The Manicure Company (TMC) has added eight fun and vibrant shades to its Zero Gel Polish collection for the summer season. HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO and IBOA-free, the range features a mix of bright pastels, shimmering pinks and neon-style hues. These eight shades are affectionally titled: Tangerine, Sepia, Power Move, Meadow…

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Ink Flubber Colour Fearless

Are you Fearless or Bold? INK’s Flubber Colour gel polish collection has a shade to suit all traits

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2024

INK London has introduced 10 gel polish shades to its popular Flubber range. The Fearless collection features hues that are highly pigmented and designed to represent various emotions: Bold Brave Courageous Daring Gallant Heroic Intrepid Strong True Valiant The shades can be used atop INK’s Flubber Builder Bases; strong base…

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Natural Nail And Onycholysis Lucy Price Marshall

Here’s how to treat common nail conditions – including pseudomonas & onycholysis

By Guest Writer | 8 June 2024

OPI educator, Lucy Price-Marshall who is a Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year finalist for 2024 and took the title in 2023, shares troubleshooting pointers for common nail conditions. Identifying and treating common nail conditions and service concerns are valuable skills that will support your career. Knowledge of…

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Achieve on-trend stained glass nails with Halo’s 6-piece gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2024

Pure Nails has added six gel polish hues to its Halo line, formulated to create the on-trend stained glass (or ‘jelly’) nail style. The translucent shades are ideal for use over Halo’s Jellie Tips or base gel, to create effects that play with light and catch the eyes. The hues…

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Artistic Colours Of Carnival

Embrace the carnival spirit with vibrant 6pc nail colour collection from Artistic Nail Design

By Helena Biggs | 2 June 2024

Artistic Nail Design has unveiled six vibrant nail shades for summer 2024: inspired by the celebration of carnival. The six hues in the Colours Of Carnival collection capture the essence of the event with five bold and saturated tones and one iridescent hue, that can be used alone or layered…

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