Step-by-Step - Seasons

SPRING FOCUS

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

By Guest Writer

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 Easter bunny nails

By Guest Writer

Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year 2023, Melanie Lewendon, shares how to create this super-cute bunny nail design.  “It took 15 minutes to create the bunny nail art,…

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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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Stars & Sparkle

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Add subtle shimmer and stars to nails in a step-by-step from Salon System expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, using Gellux products available from wholesalers nationwide.

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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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Winter embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 5 December 2019

‘Tis the season for sparkle, so have a go at recreating this eye-catching nail look by Sophie Harris-Greenslade… “I’ve had an image of a beautiful dress from a Chanel Haure…

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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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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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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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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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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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Dazzling Snowflakes

By Scratch Staff | 6 November 2019

Nail artist, Fie Pedersen, reveals how to create this twinkling winter nail design using products available from Lecenté.

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Autumnal Animé

By Sophie Nutt | 11 October 2019

Try your hand at recreating this autumnal animé nail design by Carrie Leigh-Allen using polish and paint! Carrie says: “I love polish and paint because I can create strong, bold images…

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Hollywood Stars

By Kat Hill | 7 August 2019

Recreate this starry look courtesy of Gelish and Nail Harmony UK in celebration of the new Forever Marilyn collection! Gelish products ar available in the UK via www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk

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OPI’s Neon Ombré

By Scratch Staff | 4 August 2019

OPI UK educator & capability coordinator, Belinda Price, reveals how to create a salon-friendly ombré design using the OPI Neon Summer collection, available via www.opiuk.com

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