MANI MONDAY: New Year glam
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Whatever your clients’ plans are this New Year’s Eve, ensure they have a glam nail look to see them through into 2020. This navy, nude and gold embellished design by Emme (of @emme_nail) oozes sophistication and glamour…
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Robbie Tomkins reflects on 2019
December marks the end of the year and my last column for Scratch before I hand over the reins to the columnists for 2020. I have had such a great time writing for you and being a part of the Scratch family. If you’d told me I would be a columnist for the leading…
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MANI MONDAY: Cherry Christmas
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T minus two days until the big day! While we love a classically Christmas nail design, we fell head over heels for this chic look by Sophie Goodwin of Sophie Scott Nails. Featuring a sculpted French tip…
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#TRENDINGTUEDAY Natalie Mason, The Shack Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Natalie Mason, of The Shack Nails, reveals full-on sparkle has been popular with her clients recently. “This design has been popular as it enables clients to keep a clean classic look but still with a whole lot of sparkle.…
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MANI MONDAY: Hey puddin’
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T-minus nine days until Santa makes a visit! So we’re throwing some more festive nail art designs your way in the lead up to the big day. We’re in love with these fabulously festive nails, seeing super…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a super sparkly galaxy design on her nails. “These nails were based on a galaxy theme! I created them using Magpie Beauty products. I started with a couple of layers of Give Me Strength,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails & Beauty Educator, reveals Christmas glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is proving popular due to its classic Christmas colour palette and people love this particular glitter combination…
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MANI MONDAY: Under the mistletoe
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Christmas nail designs are out in full force, with clients sporting fully festive sets or making a subtle nod to the joyous season. Social media is now bursting with Christmas nail looks created by talented techs, with…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a chic silver, black and red design to ease herself into Christmas. “This set was created using the CJP Acrylic system. I was desperate to use some of the new colours in Smashed…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…
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MANI MONDAY: Cute Christmas
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s officially December, which means there is no holding back when it comes to festive nail designs. Laura Easby has stolen our hearts and fired up our festive feels with this super cute Christmas design featuring hand…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amber-Jane Parish, The Painted Lady Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created these nails using mainly liquid and powder. Firstly, I sculpted my clear base and then to create the ombré design…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this nail design is very popular because it uses dark magical colours, everyone is tired of bright summer colours and,…
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Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide
Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing the change in season; the perfect combination of sexy and vampy. When paired with a smattering of glitzy Swarovski crystals…
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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in the neon hues of the rainbow! Queen of flame nail art, Miss Betty Rose, knows exactly how to put a…
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