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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails By Amanda Byrne

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails By Amanda Byrne, wears a stunning emerald, Northern Lights-inspired design. “I wanted to create a design that was a little different to the last couple of sets I had done on myself. I originally wanted…

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Create majestic nail looks with HD Professional Acrylic Royalty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2019

HD Professional Nail Systems has revealed its Acrylic Royalty collection. A collection of eight highly pigmented shades of purple, violet and indigo acrylic and glitter powders, the range is designed to create velvety smooth enhancements. The Royalty collection includes: Princess Eminence Knight Palace Regal Throne Tiara Majestic Shop the collection…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws

By Sophie Nutt | 16 April 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals purple hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Purple has been so popular with my clients recently. I think this particular design has stood out due to the vibrant colour and beautiful…

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MANI MONDAY: Pastel dreams

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love this pastel pink and lilac nail look courtesy of talented tech, Becky Wicks, featuring two subtle glitter nails. The pretty design combines soft, delicate hues with an almond shape for a super cute partnership. To…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne

By Sophie Nutt | 24 February 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals. “I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into…

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MANI MONDAY: Violet vision

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are obsessed with this vivacious nail look created by talented tech and Scratch Shoot Out 2018 Voters Choice winner, Kylea Wherry. Featuring an array of violet, electric blue and teal hues, the acrylic enhancements see a different design…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 10 February 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator, wears a mani bursting with stunning blue hues and a sprinkling of glitter. “I created theis design with the glitter nail in The Gel Bottle Inc’s #goals as inspiration…

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MANI MONDAY: Timeless classic

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A perfectly executed French ombré design never goes a miss and is a look that will never go out of style. Clare at Nailco Nail Bar, based in Glasgow and Aberdeen, created exactly that using Naio Nails…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 29 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals metallics have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the metallic look is so popular as it’s on trend and looks so effective! January is a dull month and my clients…

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MANI MONDAY: No blue Monday

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Today marks the infamous blue Monday and whether you believe that the third Monday of the month really is particularly bleak – or whether you believe it’s simply a PR stunt – you’re bound to hear the…

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Trio of Kolinsky brushes revealed by INK London

By Kat Hill | 18 January 2019

INK London has revealed a trio of new Super Kolinsky brushes. Design to perfectly pair with the brand’s Acrylink system, the three new brushes will be available in: size 8 (A8 Golden Pearl Series) size 10 (A10 Golden Pearl Series) A size 14 (A14) joins the other two, but is bigger in…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a nail design seeing lilac, berry and violet hues, finished with Swarovski Crystals. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems Acrylic in Blackberry, Venetian Violet, Plush Berry, Lilac Quartz and Clear alongside…

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MANI MONDAY: Starry night

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 23 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears an icy nail look, inspired by fond memories of making snow angels. “I created the nails using coloured acrylic from Glam And Glits. I chose blue and silver for a wintery look. I…

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Top tips: Controlling odour during a L&P service

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2018

It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that…

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