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Nail art tutorial: abstract dandelion design

By Guest Writer

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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Five steps to paint a Halloween-ready Scream nail

By Guest Writer

This Scream-inspired nail art, by Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names & Footlogix brand ambassador at Sweet Squared, Laura Chree, is perfect for Halloween! All products mentioned are available via Sweet Squared.

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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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DEMO: Magnetic PowerGel

By Helena Biggs

Seeking a new enhancement system to add to your nail menu? Magnetic Nail Design educator & UK distributor, Magda Gniewek, demos the PowerGel system, which has strength & sculpting capabilities. Save 20% throughout Feb 2022 with code SCRATCH at magneticnails.uk

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Smoky sparkle ombré with Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish

By Scratch Staff

Light Elegance educator, Jojo Wickens, shares how to create a marbled ombré nail look using the Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish system. Light Elegance products are available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Jojo on Instagram & watch more videos by clicking here. 

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How to: Glitter fade with Gelish Brush-On Structure Gel

By Scratch Staff

Brush up on your glitter application with Gelish Clear Brush-On Structure Gel with this speedy tutorial… Gelish products are available via www.gsgroupuk.co.uk   

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How to create the chic OPI nail design on Scratch’s August 2024 cover

By Guest Writer | 1 August 2024

OPI’s updated GelColor formula has launched, now featuring Intelli-Gel™ technology, and is shown on Scratch’s August 2024 edition cover. The brand has shared how the fun cover design was created,…

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Flame nail art using Glitterbels’ Rock Chick collection

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2024

Content creator at Glitterbels HQ, Stacey Machin, shares how to create a fierce flame nail design using shades from the brand’s Rock Chick collection of punky Hema Free Gel Polishes…

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Maximalist nails

By Guest Writer | 1 April 2024

Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created this maximalist step-by-step using the GELLUX Ready to Rock collection.

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Cute blue dragon nail art

By Guest Writer | 29 January 2024

Celebrate the Chinese New Year on 10 February 2024 by embracing the Year of the Dragon through nail art. Secret Nail System educator, Lee Jiseon, shows how to create this…

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OPI Christmas 2023 step-by-step: Candy Sleigh Lane

By Guest Writer | 20 December 2023

The four steps behind this nail art design featuring frosty colour blocking and glittery linework come courtesy of OPI, using the Terribly Nice Christmas 2023 colour collection – available via www.opi.com What…

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Winter penguin nail

By Guest Writer | 18 December 2023

IKON.IQ Nails global educator, Stella Sampson, has created this winter penguin nail art tutorial.

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Sagittarius nails

By Guest Writer | 27 November 2023

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, shares a Sagittarius-themed nail step-by-step using GELLUX.

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5 steps to create a pink & white L&P acrylic French nail

By Guest Writer | 20 October 2023

Multi award-winning nail tech & educator, Andreea Simona Ignat, shares how to create a pink & white L&P French look in five steps.

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How to create this midnight-themed nail look

By Guest Writer | 9 October 2023

Create this classy celestial design using the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection. All products are available via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk / www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk / www.salon-services.com

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Creepy clown nail for Halloween

By Guest Writer | 3 October 2023

Check out this creepy clown-inspired Halloween design by Indigo educator, Mariola Kożuszek, using Indigo Nails UK products.

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Eyes of evil nails

By Guest Writer | 2 October 2023

Create an eye-catching nail look for Halloween with a helping hand from Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, using Salon System Gellux shades – available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Glitter fade star nails

By Guest Writer | 17 July 2023

Salon System nail expert & owner of Sketched by JA Nails, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a step-by-step for this sparkling glitter fade star design using Gellux products…

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Holographic star nails

By Guest Writer | 11 July 2023

Salon System brand ambassador, Jaz Moger, has us seeing stars with this holographic step-by-step using GELLUX.

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Summer star nail art

By Guest Writer | 3 July 2023

Get summer-ready with Salon System nail expert & owner of Paint by Jaz, Jaz Moger, who has created a star-studded step by step using the GELLUX Festival Edit.

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Summer tie-dye nails

By Guest Writer | 27 June 2023

Tie-dye is a key look for summer, so Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger of Paint by Jaz, has created this funky step-by-step using Gellux to keep you right on-trend…

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Rainbow opal nails

By Guest Writer | 8 May 2023

Add a touch of sparkle to nails and intrigue with an opalescent design courtesy of Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger. She uses GELLUX products available via wholesalers nationwide.

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