MANI MONDAY: Gold finger
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here at Scratch HQ, we’re all about an understated Christmas nail look – a design that is festive yet glam and on-trend for the Christmas party. This twist on French tips by the team SoHo-based nail studio, Paintbox, achieves…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, has us seeing blue with a snowy set that gives us all the festive feels. “As an educator for The Gel Bottle Inc., I was lucky enough to be sent some new shades from…
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Gemma Wainwright on her love of Calgel, the nail industry & ombré designs
Tell us about your training… I started my nail journey nearly five years ago. After spending a few months working as a student and obtaining basic nail training, I was keen to move into gel-based treatment as they seemed to be what everyone was after. I trained with Izabelle Hammon…
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MANI MONDAY: Pretty in pink
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can no longer deny it: the countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway. If you haven’t already, be prepared to see an influx of festive design requests and Christmas-inspired nail inspiration flooding your social media…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Irene Wright, Bliss Nails by Irene Wright
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Irene Wright, of Bliss Nails by Irene Wright, wears violet hues in a design that features lashings of chunky glitter, colour fades and marbling. “I used Hazel Dixon’s HD Professional Nail System acrylic range as it is fantastic to work…
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Kim Motte on her love for the natural nail, social media & nail art
Tell us about your training… I began my training back in 2014 with a 3-day course. I then decided to focus on natural nail design and gel polish so developed my training further in April and May 2014 with Nail Harmony UK. Since then I’ve undertaken other courses with various…
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How to add make-up services to your treatment menu
Illuminate your treatment menu and bring a splash of colour to your retail area with make-up services and product picks, just in time for the New Year. Make-up application is more than just routine; a makeover is an indulgent and feel-good experience and an art form that not everyone can…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, reveals a matte design made up of a purple and grey marble effect, burnt gold foils and embellishments has been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this set has been so popular because…
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MANI MONDAY: Ice, ice baby
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The days are definitely getting colder and this winter we’re dreaming of snow – so we are loving this crisp manicure by Natasha at The Nail Bed. Using products from GlitterArty Nails, the almond stiletto nails combine…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley, of Love Lilley Nails, wears seasonal hues of green for a sophisticated yet glam nail look seeing marble effects and glitter. “For this nail design, I used Gelish in Ice Skate You Skate, Arctic Freeze and Last Call.…
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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 colour blocking and marbling with an assortment of glitters and hues have been popular with her clients. “Colour blocking, marbling and glitter have all been super popular this year. My clients especially love…
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MANI MONDAY: Monopoly madness
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Believe it or not, today is National Play Monopoly Day! So we couldn’t help but share this creative and oh-so fun nail design inspired the infamous board game. Created by editorial manicurist and nail artist, Ami Vega,…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, makes us fall in love with navy all over again with this midnight blue set. “I sculpted this set of nails using NSI Crystal Clear with Perfect Nails Size 12 Acrylic Brush. I filed the shape,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Peat, Simply Koko
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Peat, of Simply Koko, reveals that warmer autumnal shades are making a comeback. “As we are coming more in to the autumn and winter months I have found that my clients are ditching the once sought after neons…
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MANI MONDAY: Exaggerated French
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! After the nail art madness that occasions such as Halloween and bonfire night serve up, and before the festive requests come flooding in, consider chic, stripped back designs for an on-trend alternative amidst the chaos. Striking nail…
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