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Party tartan nail art – shimmer style tutorial

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Scratch 2025 columnist & Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist, Jiak Hing, shares a step-by-step for this twinkling tartan look. “This tartan shimmer nail style is fun, elegant and pairs beautifully with a black tie event outfit,” she says. “The colour contrasts make the design pop, and tartan is a timeless autumn/winter pattern.” Follow Jiak…

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Nail art tutorial: abstract dandelion design

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Warrington nail tech, Katarzyna Korzeniak of Kate’s Simply Nails, shares how to create a colourful dandelion nail design using gel polish.

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Valentine’s nail art: 5 steps to create a minimalist heart design

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Mii pro ambassador, Hayley McColm of @h.e.r_nails, shares how to create this subtle and sweet Valentine’s style using Mii Statement Gel Polish, available via www.gerrardinternational.com.

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Speedy Christmas tree nail art

By Guest Writer

The team at Melody Susie shares how to create this festive red and white Christmas tree nail design in five steps. All products used are available via www.melodysusie.com

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How to paint an adorable Santa Claus nail in 9 steps

By Guest Writer

Santa Claus is coming to town! Check out this step-by-step by nail educator, Eliza Sinoradzka.

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Want to create bright Halloween nails? Here’s how to paint colourful skull nail art

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Gems Nail Team ambassador, Nina Tully, reveals how to create this cute skull design, perfect for those seeking a bold Halloween nail look.

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Galaxy foil nails

By Guest Writer | 15 October 2020

This gorgeous galaxy foils step by step was created by Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart using SNA Professional Foil Fix.

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How to perfect the classic French manicure using gel

By Guest Writer | 4 August 2020

Ewa Krzos, The GelBottle Inc educator, shares her secrets to perfecting the smile line in this classic French step-by-step…

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Armoured nail art

By Callie Iley | 29 June 2020

This speedy nail art technique was created by en Vogue ambassador, Deanna Stelmaschuk, who comments, “tTechs should consider nail art for their menu because it’s a very profitable add-on to…

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Blue quartz nails

By Callie Iley | 27 May 2020

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a dreamy blue quartz nail design using the Gellux range of products. All products mentioned are available via wholesalers nationwide.

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Rainforest animal nails

By Guest Writer | 9 May 2020

“I was inspired by the nature of Brazil so chose to mix the animals of the rainforest with the country’s flowers,” says Sinead Bulley. “I decided to use the cloisonné painting…

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Daisy French manicure

By Sophie Nutt | 1 May 2020

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert, shows how to create a simple but stunning floral French ideal for summer months.

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Timeless red nails

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2020

This sophisticated red nail design with hearts is courtesy of Metta Francis, in partnership with Salon Services. “Couple a red gel polish  with a layer of glitter and you’ve got…

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Blue animal print nails

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2020

Put a spin on animal print with this detailed fresh blue design courtesy of Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise.

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Shimmering raindrop nails

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this raindrop nail design with a touch of shimmer. “I always…

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Flashy flame nails

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this punchy pink nail design with flames. “I always had a…

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Marbled nail design

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Offering a speedy yet effective look, try your hand at this technique for creating marbled designs using gel polish from Anastasiia Morozova…

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Cool ceramics

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2020

Sophie Harris-Greenslade creates this ‘cool ceramics’ design inspired by the streets of Lisbon and it’s tile art. “When planning nail art designs, I love taking a hint or small detail…

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Gelish Flourishes

By Guest Writer | 4 January 2020

Recreate this swirling design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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By The Light Of The Moon

By Guest Writer | 28 December 2019

Recreate this magical moon design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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In Stitches

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Recreate this knitted nail art design by Amy Rickaby…

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Winter Nights

By Scratch Staff | 20 November 2019

As the nights draw in, recreate these wintery landscapes as detailed by Anastasiia Morozova and practice blending and adding details to your designs. Read more from Anastasiia in the November…

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