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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

By Guest Writer

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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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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Sweet Cherries

By Kat Hill | 31 July 2019

See if you can create this realistic and mouthwatering cherry design by Anastasiia Morozova. Perfect your shading and add water drop placemet – and your design will look good enough…

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Neon Hot Flames

By Guest Writer | 25 July 2019
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Rainbow Reverse

By Scratch Staff | 27 June 2019

Offer a summer inspired twist on the classic French with this Rainbow Reverse French using Gellux from Salon System nail expert Julie-Anne Larivière… Salon System products are available via wholesalers…

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Holy Cow!

By Scratch Staff | 1 June 2019

Try your hand at the on-trend print! Salon System nail expert Julie-Anne Larivière has created this cow print design using Gellux. Salon System Gellux products are available via wholesalers nationwide. 

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Adventure Is Waiting

By Scratch Staff | 29 August 2018

Get ready to take clients on an adventure with the latest Gelish shades – African Safari Collection! Follow along with the step-by-step below for a totally wild nail design…

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How-to: Add strength with Halo Easi Build

By Guest Writer | 24 August 2018

Create natural-looking, strong enhancements with the handy addition to the Halo product range; EasiBuild. The 15ml bottles of brush-on builder gel boast easy application without the need for primer. EasiBuild…

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Fiji-inspired nails by Jo Wickens

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2018

“For my Fiji-themed nails, I chose to take inspiration from the Fijian Masi, or tapa cloth,” reveals Jo Wickens. “Made from bark, the tapa is decorated using rubbing, stamping, stencilling…

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Barcelona Mosaic Art by Neringa Alsauskiene

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2018

“I was inspired by one of the most beautiful cities known for its architecture, style and Antoni Gaudi,” reveals Neringa Alsauskiene. “I incorporated elements of the colourful mosaic wall in…

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Galaxy-inspired August 2018 Scratch cover nails

By Scratch Staff | 1 August 2018

Light Elegance brand ambassador, Celina Rydén, reveals how to create Scratch magazine’s August 2018 cover nails, using Light Elegance products and Swarovski crystals. LE is available in the UK via…

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Marrakesh-inspired nails by Abby Sams

By Kat Hill | 24 July 2018

Abby Sams of NAF! Salon created this magical Marrakesh-inspired design. “When I think of Morocco I think of the souks – and the tiles, jewellery and terracotta that can be…

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Tokyo inspired nails by Cheryl Garner

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

“I love the traditional art of Japan but equally love the crazy, cute Harajuku style as well as the neon signs found in the city,” says Cheryl Garner, of Pretty…

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The Lake District inspired nails by Melanie Lewendon

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

My inspiration came from the rustic gardens of the Lakes. I wanted to give my design the feel of looking through leaves into a secret garden,” reveals Melanie Lewendon. “Between…

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Greece inspired nails by Marta Nagorska

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

“I was inspired by Santorini and its beautiful white and blue horizon,” reveals Marta Nagorska. “I also added a Grecian pattern on top in silhouette.” See more holiday destination-inspired designs…

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Brazil inspired nails by Kayley Cairns

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

“Brazil is renowned not just for tropical rainforests but also for hosting the biggest carnival in the world,” says Kayley Cairns. “I wanted to tie in the bright popping colours of carnival…

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Ibiza inspired nails by Amy Anderson

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

“I wanted to create a design with all the things I love about Ibiza, from the colours, Ocean Beach pool parties to The Zoo Project events, the body art and…

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