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Flame nail art using Glitterbels’ Rock Chick collection

By Guest Writer

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

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

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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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Heart French tip nails

By Guest Writer

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Salon System Gellux expert, Jaz Moger, has created a heart French tip design step-by-step…

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

By Guest Writer

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

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

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An insight into Gellux Minis, featuring a nail art demo

By Rebecca Hitchon

Salon System and Gellux expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, tells us all about the Gellux Minis, 36 gel polish shades in 8ml mini sizes, and gives a spring nail art demo using…

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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.…

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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…

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Extreme nail shapes: Dorota Palicka Stiletto

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2020

Award-winning international educator, Dorota Palicka, shares this step-by-step for creating an extreme stiletto nail shape…

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Aztec nail art

By Kat Hill | 28 March 2020

Add a geometric edge to your nail art with this aztec-inspired design from Scratch Stars Award-winning, Jo Wickens.

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Blue animal print nails

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2020

Put a spin on animal print with this detailed fresh blue design courtesy of Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise.

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Shimmering raindrop nails

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this raindrop nail design with a touch of shimmer. “I always…

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Flashy flame nails

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this punchy pink nail design with flames. “I always had a…

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Astonishing Nails gel ombré design

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2020

Create a chic and sophisticated gel ombré using the 1-Step Brush Builder system from Astonishing Nails. Here, the team reveals how in nine steps. Get your hands on the system…

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Marbled nail design

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Offering a speedy yet effective look, try your hand at this technique for creating marbled designs using gel polish from Anastasiia Morozova…

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Cool ceramics

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2020

Sophie Harris-Greenslade creates this ‘cool ceramics’ design inspired by the streets of Lisbon and it’s tile art. “When planning nail art designs, I love taking a hint or small detail…

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Gelish Flourishes

By Kat Hill | 4 January 2020

Recreate this swirling design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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A Sparkling Statement Piece

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Try your hand at this pink nail design and matching ring by Anastasiia Morozova that uses nail art foil to imitate the deep, glittering effect found in precious stones…  

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Party Fever

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

En Vogue ambassador, Deanna Stelmaschuk, shares a fun, vibrant step-by-step created using En Vogue products, available via www.envoguenails.com

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By The Light Of The Moon

By Kat Hill | 28 December 2019

Recreate this magical moon design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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In Stitches

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Recreate this knitted nail art design by Amy Rickaby…

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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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Cute as a Pumpkin

By Scratch Staff | 22 October 2019

Recreate this super cute pumpkin design using Gellux shades by Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger…

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Tortoiseshell Tales

By Scratch Staff | 6 September 2019

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, reveals how to create a trendy tortoiseshell design using Gellux products, available from wholesalers nationwide.

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