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MANI MONDAY: Tropical smoke

By Sophie Nutt | 8 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Smokey nails is a trend that is circulating social media at the moment, with many crediting Amy Rickaby, of @beautyworksbyamy, for the technique. One design that caught our eye is from celebrity and session manicurist, Michelle Class,…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 7 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, created a pastel rainbow on her nails! “The ombré was created by painting half of the nail one colour, the other half a different colour and using a slightly dampened (with isopropyl alcohol) brush, dragging…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 5

By Erica Turley | 4 July 2019

The external signage on my new academy is finally up – as are frosted windows to protect my products from the impact of direct sunlight. I was so pleased and excited to see the shop sign go up, as the premises no longer looks derelict. My stomach did do some…

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Tech creates arm rest to tackle back pain

By Sophie Nutt | 4 July 2019

Talented nail tech and educator, Elwira Walczak of Petite Nails, reveals how she created an arm rest to tackle the back pain she suffered with as a result of years of tekking… “I’ve struggled with back and neck pain for a long time, to the point that I was desperately…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amy Clarke, Nail Artist & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 2 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amy Clarke, of Amy Clarke Nail/Make-up Artist & Educator, reveals nude shades with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “This particular colour scheme of neutral colours have been quite popular this summer with the…

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MANI MONDAY: Lovely lavender

By Sophie Nutt | 1 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes simplicity can equal perfection and this is the case with this week’s mani Monday that comes courtesy of Amanda Sim, nail tech at Glasgow’s NAF! Salon who specialises in gel polish and acrylics. Going hand-in-hand with…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 25 June 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals pink camouflage has been popular with her clients recently! “This design is such a cute and fresh set! Girly but not too girly. Camouflage is always a popular design and changing…

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MANI MONDAY: Marble madness

By Sophie Nutt | 24 June 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here to brighten up your social feed is this playful nail design created by talented tech, Isabel May. Seeing an array of bold, beautiful and vibrate hues with hints of sparkle, these nails are sure to catch…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 23 June 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a nail design inspired by the little green men from Toy Story! “My nails are my natural nails that I have been working on growing using Give Me Strength by Magpie Beauty, which I…

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Libby Barthuly on nail art, music & the Fingerbang team

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2019

We caught up with Libby Barthuly, of Fingerbang, Portland, USA, about her favourite designs to create and the nail team at Fingerbang… What is your all-time favourite nail product? I love anything that glitters; mylar, foils, gems and charms. I want these nails to blind you from across the room.   Who…

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Ibiza calling…for bold, bright nails

By Scratch Staff | 20 June 2019

Suzanne Clayton of Souz Nails & Beauty and Souz & Co blogs for Scratch following an exciting fashion nails opportunity in Ibiza – at which she and a team were called upon to share their skills… “In February 2019, I was asked to start a fashion nail team, Nails by…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Brock, The NailDresser

By Sophie Nutt | 18 June 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, revealed neon animal print has been popular with her clients recently. “Neon and animal print is everywhere at the moment. So when Lecenté mixed the two together with a foil in their summer collection…

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MANI MONDAY: Subtle shimmer

By Sophie Nutt | 17 June 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes – emphasis on the ‘sometimes’ – less is more, and this is proved perfectly by Aimee, of @thelacquerlassie, who created a stunning set of pointed almond nails on herself for a trip to Oslo. The design…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrine Jermy, Sherrine’s Sparklies

By Sophie Nutt | 16 June 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrine Jermy, of Sherrine’s Sparklies, wears nude nails with nature-inspired detailing. “I used Premier Gel’s LBG in Paris with a layer of INK London Additions Clear Holographic in Pearl. I then used water colour inks to create the green-yellow ‘clouds’.…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 11 June 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, reveals neon ombré looks have been popular with her clients recently. “Ombré has always been one of my most popular requests, especially during the summer time when the neon brights come back around…

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