Step-by-steps

Dreamy pastel cloud nails

By Guest Writer | 19 May 2024

en Vogue educator, Casey-Leigh Boucher, has created this dreamy pastel cloud nail design, using products from en Vogue. Products used: Lac It! Gel Polish Head in the Clouds collection (Angel…

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Sparkling flower gel nail art

By Guest Writer | 13 May 2024

Take a leaf out of Kim Hee Ra‘s design book and craft stunning, sparkling flower nail art this season. Infuse with colour and add a touch of gold to finish,…

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Spring bees & flowers nail

By Guest Writer | 10 May 2024

Lecenté educator, Kimberly Johnstone of Lillie Beau Nail Salon, serves up this spring-inspired floral nail design, complete with bees over a speckled base.

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Floral French nail design

By Guest Writer | 5 May 2024

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 | 26 April 2024

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

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Pastel yin yang nails

By Guest Writer | 15 April 2024

Luxury manicurist, Jaz Moger, has created a yin and yang nail art step-by-step, using the GELLUX Ready to Rock gel polish collection and a dreamy colour combination. Salon System GELLUX…

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Step-by-step videos

Le Happy Vibes Demo Live

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 April 2024

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…

Ink Fusion Gel Live

Product demo: INK London’s Fusion Gel

By Helena Biggs | 12 February 2024

Award-winning INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, shares the benefits of Fusion Gel & offers an application demo for pros. Shop Fusion Gel via www.inknails.com

Halo Valentine's Demo

DEMO: On-trend Valentine’s nail styling

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2024

Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips of Kent home salon, Gelalicious, shares how to create two gorgeous chrome designs for Valentine’s Day. Halo products are available via www.purenails.co.uk

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Catriona Leith Ombre Nails

Summer Ombré

By Scratch Staff | 29 March 2019

 UK Akzentz ambassador, Catriona Leith, reveals how to create a summery ombré nail design using Akzentz products. Follow Catriona’s work on Instagram.

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One stroke floral spring nails

By Guest Writer | 18 March 2019

Get to grips with the one stroke technique with this design by Anastasiia Morozova… “With spring on the way, a lot of my clients are beginning to request floral nail art…

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Splashes of Colour

By Kat Hill | 13 March 2019

Recreate this colourful look courtesy of Leila Monroy, owner of The Gelly Bar…

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Bright & Bold

By Scratch Staff | 11 March 2019

It’s time to be bold and bright! Salon System nail expert, Julie Anne Larivière, created this look using Gellux…

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Multi-Colored Flowers with Gelish Art Form

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2019

Create this bright budding flower design using Gelish Art Form Gels, available from www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk

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A Sweet, Sparkly Escape

By Scratch Staff | 6 March 2019

CND™ nail tech, Tabby Casto reveals how to create this pretty nail design using CND’s Sweet Escape collection, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Tabby on Instagram @tabbyfa…

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Teal Tortoiseshell

By Scratch Staff | 20 February 2019

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, created a teal tortoiseshell look using Gellux…

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Marvellous Marble with Anastasiia Morozova

By Kat Hill | 18 February 2019

“Alcohol inks are very popular at the moment!” reveals Anastasiia Morozova. “I love this style of nail art, I think it afford such an interesting effect. Don’t be surprise if your…

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Nudecrylics Florals with Lisa Dunlop

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2019

Recreate this 3d floral look by Lisa Dunlop using Cuccio’s Ultra Clear Monomer and the Nudecrylics range…

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February 2019 Scratch cover nails: step-by-step

By Scratch Staff | 1 February 2019

Recreate the nail look as seen on the front cover of February 2019’s Scratch magazine, with a hand from session nail technician, Metta Francis. Metta used iZ Beauty of London…

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Starry, Starry Blue

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2019

Recreate this starry blue design courtesy of Salon System nail expert Karen Louise. Salon System Gellux products are available via wholesalers nationwide.  

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A Floral Fantasy with Gelish

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2019

Nail Harmony UK educator, Nicole Parker, reveals how to create this pretty floral design using Gelish’s spring 2019 collection, The Colour Of Petals, and Gelish Art Form Gels. All Gelish…

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Gelish Art Form Gels

Pretty Petals with Gelish Art Form Gel

By Scratch Staff | 16 January 2019

Create this budding flower design using Gelish Art Form Gels, available from www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk

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A Colourful Combo

By Kat Hill | 10 January 2019

Anastasiia Morozova shares this colourful design… Read more from Anastasiia in the January issue of Scratch!

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Neringa Scarlet

Scarlet Woman

By Scratch Staff | 26 December 2018

Brillbird educator and multi-Nailympia champion, Neringa Alsauskiene, reveals how to create these stunning scarlet enhancements. Follow her work on Facebook.

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Sealed with a Kiss

By Scratch Staff | 21 November 2018

Recreate this pretty plaid look, sealed with a kiss! The look was created using shades from The Forever Fabulous collection. Available from  Nail Harmony UK, the collection sees twelve shades, capturing…

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