Catriona leith nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Catriona Leith, The Nail Studio

By Sophie Nutt | 1 April 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Catriona Leith, of The Nail Studio, created these nails featuring a combination of a matte white hue doused in gems for a girls night out. “These nails were created with gel polish, using Crystal Nails Xtreme Hard Gel in Cover…

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5 minutes with Annabel Maginnis

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2018

Scratch chats to Annabel Maginnis – brand ambassador, distributor, double salon owner and top tech whose a passion for all things nails has made her a social media star… My career so far… I’ve always loved having my nails done professionally. I spotted Kirsty Meakin’s work and contacted her for an appointment…

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Moments with Mel Shengaris

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2018

Meet Mel Shengaris, a session and celebrity manicurist who was born in North London but is now living in Los Angeles and is carving her name in the American nail scene. Scratch caught up with the cool and talented tech as she tends to some of the most in-demand celebrities…

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Gill taylor nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gill Taylor, Colour Fix

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gill Taylor, of Colour Fix, revealed that a combination of bright and muted hues is proving popular with her clients as the weather begins to warm up. “I think at this time of the year, clients are beginning to…

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MANI MONDAY: Unicorn magic

By Sophie Nutt | 26 March 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nicola Dannatt, of Red Carpet Nail Boutique, created cute matching manicures for herself and her daughter. The nail look is inspired by her daughter’s love for unicorns and features bright neon hues, glitter and freehand artistry for…

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Hannah leahy nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 25 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, used her latest Magpie Beauty nail mail for her latest pearlescent design with geometric nail art. “I had recently received my latest order from Magpie Beauty (I’m addicted!) and couldn’t wait…

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Kerry rees nails

#TRENDING TUESDAY Kerry Rees, Kerry Rees Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 20 March 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Kerry Rees, reveals that her clients are opting for deeper colours in the recent cold climate but with a splash of bling for good measure. “My clients love a different and unique design every time they come…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne

By Sophie Nutt | 18 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, INK London educator and owner of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, created these nails after being inspired by funky geometric cutwork designs on social media. “I created these nails by sculpting a clear base using INK London Clear…

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Emma clark nails

#TRENDING TUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 13 March 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty, says that nail sets using a variety of products and styles have been popular with her clients recently as they opt for more daring looks. “I’m doing quite a few…

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Lauren holmes nails

#TRENDING TUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 March 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, said that this sophisticated and modern nail look has been very popular with her clients recently. “I think this look has been popular because it’s so eye catching while being really simple and…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech and educator, Kayley Cairns, created these nails when testing out some new coloured powders before using them on her clients, resulting in a design fit for an ice queen! “These nails were sculpted using coloured liquid and powder…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that neon smoke designs have been really popular with her clients recently. “Clients have been blown away with this effect. I find my clients are getting more adventurous when it comes to nail…

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Sarah longworth nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Longworth, Nails By Sarah Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Longworth created these nails after she spotted a similar design on the internet and wanted an excuse to use her most recent batch of nail mail. “I saw a similar design to this a while ago on Pinterest and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 20 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours…

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Kerrie labrum nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum decided to sport a romantic nail design for Valentine’s Day with these red stiletto nails featuring a dashing of glitter. “I created these nails with pre-pinched tips, using a red coloured acrylic powder and encapsulating the glitter. To give the…

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