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Floral French nail design

By Guest Writer

Nailchemy brand ambassador, Helen Clayton, shares how to create a floral French style – ideal for those seeking a unique spring/summer nail look, and bridal clients wanting an alternative wedding…

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Spring rose nail design

By Guest Writer

INK London educator, Jayne Packenas, shares a springtime step-by-step that will have clients fawning over florals.

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Spring stiletto nail art

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Mino Vo, Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year & Shooting Star Award winner 2023, shows how to create a sophisticated spring stiletto nail.

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Maximalist nails

By Guest Writer

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

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Springtime Easter bunny design

By Guest Writer

Alice Nali, Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2023, shows how to create this floral springtime Easter bunny design.  “Due to the time spent and unique hand-painted value, I…

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3D bunny nail for Easter

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Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023, Kamila Borowiec, used Kirsty Meakin products to create this 3D Easter bunny design and shares a step-by-step below. “For 3D…

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Le Happy Vibes Demo Live

NAIL ART DEMO: using Light Elegance’s spring 2024 Happy Vibes collection

By Rebecca Hitchon

Watch Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, demo two salon-friendly spring nail looks: a tie dye pattern with daisies and a sparkly ombré with swirls, using the brand’s…

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Black cat nail design

By Guest Writer | 10 October 2022

Mimi Wilson creates this eerie black cat design using China Glaze shades from the Paint It Black Halloween collection, featuring six black polishes in a variety of finishes. Shop China…

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Pumpkin & ghost nails

By Guest Writer | 6 October 2022

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, has created a spooky Halloween step-by-step using Salon System GELLUX, available via wholesalers nationwide.

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Gothic cross nail art

By Guest Writer | 1 October 2022

Nail artist, Sophie Harris-Greenslade aka The Illustrated Nail, reveals how to create this gothic cross design – ideal for Halloween! “October is my favourite month because I love Halloween and…

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Holographic pumpkin nails

By Guest Writer | 27 September 2022

Monika Kupien reveals how to create this pretty pumpkin nail art finished with a touch of sparkle using Gelish products, available via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk / www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk / www.salon-services.com

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Christmas bauble nails

By Guest Writer | 6 December 2020

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, created this festive look using Gellux.

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Winter berry nail art

By Guest Writer | 30 November 2020

This festive pattern of red berries and green foliage comes courtesy of Lucie Hall. Effective yet straightforward to created, it can be easily tailored to your client’s taste via feature…

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Christmas star nails

By Guest Writer | 23 November 2020

Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, used Gellux gel polish to crate this chic Christmas star design.

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Frosty fingertips by Kayley Cairns

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Embrace the inner ice queen with a speedy step-by-step from award-winning tech, Kayley Cairns,using products from www.hazeldixonnails.com

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Marvellous Mittens

By Scratch Staff | 4 December 2019

Recreate this marvellous mitten design by the team at Lecenté…

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Little Drummer Girl by Gelish & Nail Harmony UK

By Scratch Staff | 4 December 2019

Stand to attention and seek inspiration from this design from Nail Harmony UK and Gelish, featuring shades from the playful Little Miss Nutcracker collection…

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Deck the Halls by Sophie Hudd

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Recreate this ornate design from Magpie Beauty educator, Sophie Hudd… Magpie Beauty products are available via www.magpiebeauty.co.uk

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Festive Fairisle by Julie-Anne Larivière

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Cosy up with this fairisle design by Salon System nail expert Julie-Anne Larivière, using Gellux products. Salon System Gellux is available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Happy Holly-Days by Carrie-Leigh Allen

By Scratch Staff | 2 December 2019

Add a luxe guided effect to your festive nail art with this look from Carrie-Leigh Allen, northwest educator for Artistic Nail Design. Artistic Nail Design products are available from Louella Belle…

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Poinsettia Petals by Amanda Hawtree-Taft

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2019

Amanda Hawtree-Taft, absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails UK, created this oh-so-pretty poinsettia designs… Crystal Nails products are available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk

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Sparkling Snowflakes

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019

Sophie Harris-Greenslade, aka The Illustrated Nail, reveals how to create a sparkling snowflake design that’s perfect for winter and the festive season.

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A Candlelit Christmas

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Light the way this advent with this charming candle design from Monika Kupien, Nail Harmony UK master educator for York. The candle sees an extra glimmer thanks to gold nail…

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