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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Natasha Lee Spiders Final

Sparkly spider nail

By Guest Writer | 9 October 2023

“The spooky season is upon us but not every nail design has to feature orange and black pumpkins and bats,” comments Natasha Lee, nail artist & Scratch Stars Best UK…

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Pink Ribbon Nail Art

By Scratch Staff | 8 October 2023

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a pink ribbon on nails. Salon System Gellux expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, reveals a step-by-step guide to this design, create…

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Foil & chrome pumpkin nails

By Guest Writer | 5 October 2023

Pure Nails educator, Nicole Dowling, has created this fabulous foil and chrome pumpkin design, just in time for Halloween.

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Minnie Halloween

Halloween Disney nail

By Guest Writer | 4 October 2023

Sammy MacDougall, part of the team at Body Beautiful Lincoln, shares a step-by-step guide to a Halloween nail art design featuring Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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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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How to create a magical mermaid-inspired nail look

By Guest Writer | 1 October 2023

Create a majestic ombré with a finish fit for a mermaid with Freya Murphy, brand ambassador for The Manicure Company, using Zero Gel Polish. All products used are available via…

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Casper the Ghost nails

By Guest Writer | 1 October 2023

Freehand nail artist, Gemma Dawson, has created this Casper the Ghost nail design, just in time for Halloween.

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How to create this safari chic nail look

By Chloe Randall | 27 September 2023

Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, showcases how to recreate this striking, animal-inspired design using the Halo Gel Polish Safari Adventure collection… Halo products are available via www.purenails.co.uk and associated stockists.

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How to create a colourful abstract nail art look

By Guest Writer | 19 September 2023

Salon System nail expert & owner of The Nail Fairy, Caroline Roberts, demonstrates how to recreate this colourful abstract nail style using Gellux shades, available via wholesalers nationwide.

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3D flowers using Plastelin Gel

By Guest Writer | 8 September 2023

Lecenté educator, Laura Peat of Simply Koko shows how to create 3D flowers using Le Noir Plastelin Gel shades White and Neon Candy Pink, mixed with a bit of the…

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Thermal nail design

By Guest Writer | 31 August 2023

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, has created a thermal nail art step-by-step using Gellux products, which are available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Summer bee nails

By Guest Writer | 27 August 2023

Salon System nail expert, Caroline Roberts, owner of Nail Fairy, has created a cute summer bee nail style using GELLUX shades.

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How to create a festival-ready nail look

By Guest Writer | 26 August 2023

Halo VIP, Hari Hatfield, channels retro styling with a bold, bright nail style that’s ideal for the end of summer & festival season… All shades used are from the Halo…

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100% that Scorpio

By Guest Writer | 22 August 2023

Give that Scorpio sting with this shimmery blue and embellished design, created using shades from OPI’s Big Zodiac Energy collection. Click here to find out more about the collection. 

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Libra on chic

By Guest Writer | 15 August 2023

Colour block your way to Libra charm school with dip powder and embellishments, created using shades from OPI’s Big Zodiac Energy collection. Click here to find out more about the collection. 

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