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WHAT I’M WEARING: Toria McLaughlin-Stickland

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Toria McLaughlin-Stickland wanted to brighten up the winter weather with some jazzy and colourful nail art. “These nails were created with acrylic and the nail art was hand painted in gel. “I created them because of the dull weather we’ve…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 5

By Guest Writer | 10 February 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! This week was hectic to say the least! Usually it’s a very small beauty team at the studio, but this week…

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Two CND™ shades return

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2018

CND™ and Sweet Squared have revealed the return of two popular shades. Cuppa Joe will be available in both Shellac™ and Vinylux™ systems. In addition, Popular™ shade, Bloodline, will now also be available in Shellac™. The shade are back and back to stay, Samantha Sweet, Sweet Squared co-founder, reveals. “We know our nail…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 4

By Guest Writer | 3 February 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! Although this week’s show didn’t have a theme, the costumes were incredible and I had a little more time with each celeb and…

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Dazzle clients with the Morgan Taylor Platinum collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Dazzle clients with Morgan Taylor’s first holographic collection, Platinum. Featuring six holographic shades, from a sparkling silver and luxe lilac to a mint green and plush pink, Platinum aims to provide a lavish wow factor. The iridescent shades that make up the collection embrace excess with their textures and effects.…

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Step into spring with the Jessica La Vie en Rose collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

See life through rose-tinted glasses with Jessica’s spring collection, La Vie en Rose. Aiming to express feelings of optimism and vitality, each shade is soft, romantic and charming. Inspired by Jessica’s heritage in natural nail care, the collection sees light lavender and peach and dusty rose crèmes. Give clients an understated set…

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Artistic Nail Design reveals Mud, Sweat & Tears collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

The Mud, Sweat & Tears spring collection from Artistic Nail Design sees six punchy new shades. Featuring hues ranging from a blue metallic to a light peach crème, any shade can be transformed by adding Game Face, a special effect formula that leaves nails with a striking iridescent gleam. The collection is…

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NSI releases new Simplicité PolyDip Shades

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Ten shades have been added to the Simplicité PolyDip range by NSI. The highly pigmented powders cover the nail in two dipping applications and the new hues feature glitters and crèmes. Ranging from lime green to glittering burnt orange, the new shades include Peaches & Cream, Sunset, Crem Brûlée, Starlet,…

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Jet off to Lisbon with OPI’s spring collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon is both quaint and trendy at the same time. The city has become the quintessential European destination, thanks to its…

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Get red-dy for Valentine’s with Halo Gel Polish

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades including Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust,…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 3

By Guest Writer | 26 January 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! I could not wait for week three of Dancing On Ice as disco week had finally arrived! I’m from Essex, so you can imagine that the ‘glitz…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 2

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… WEEK 2 Week 2 on Dancing On Ice came around soooo quickly. My call time was 11am but I arrived early to ensure I had enough…

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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 1

By Guest Writer | 18 January 2018

Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… WEEK 1 Being asked to do the nails for Dancing on Ice was overwhelmingly exciting, and I screamed with delight when I…

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Posh Nailz unveils expansive nail range & training options

By Helena Biggs | 11 January 2018

With an enviable product line, burgeoning staff and tip-top training ethos, Posh Nailz is striving for perfection in every part of the nail sector. Founded by Clare Kelly, who hones 22-years’ experience in the nail sector, Posh Nailz launched two years ago with its own training programme; offering vocational qualifications in…

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Embrace the Ice Queen with NSI’s six new winter nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2018

Add shimmer and glimmer to winter manicures with the six shades in the Ice Queen collection from NSI. Available in Polish Pro formula, which offers wear time of around two weeks, shades include three icy hues and three gem-inspired shades for cool, regal manicures to round off the winter months. The…

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