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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, wears rainbow-inspired nails for a cute and funky look. “To create these nails I used Gelish Cover Pink Structure Gel as my base colour over a layer of nude, so it wasn’t sheer. Then,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, reveals that the simple but glamorous combination of bright pink hues and holographic feature nails have been popular with her clients recently. “This design shouts summer – and we don’t have…

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MANI MONDAY: Tropical talons

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Talented tech and session stylist, Morena Sanguini, created this fabulous floral design for one of her clients and has us longing for an autumn getaway to a tropical destination. Morena used ibd hard gel and Kiara Sky…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Beatrix Szabo, Beatrix Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 2 September 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Beatrix Szabo, of Beatrix Nails, opts for an elegant pinky-nude design, complete with delicate flower artistry and crystal embellishments. “I love white against nude colours with a touch of glitter – and the inspiration for these came from wedding nails!…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City

By Sophie Nutt | 28 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round…

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MANI MONDAY: Think pink

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Is there such a thing as too much pink? At Scratch HQ, the answer is always no! We adore this pretty pink set created by Sophie Hudd, of Rainbow Nails, on natural nails. Sophie used Magpie Beauty…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Danielle Powers, Danielle Jade Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Danielle Powers, of Danielle Jade Beauty, reveals that tropical flower designs using the one stroke technique have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been so popular due to being in the peak of holiday…

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MANI MONDAY: You got this

By Sophie Nutt | 20 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes we need creative inspiration for nail work, constantly keeping our fingers on the pulse of new trends and design ideas; this week’s mani Monday, however, brings inspiration in the form of some good, old fashioned motivation.…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 19 August 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kerrie Labrum, wears striking lime green stiletto design seeing encapsulated glitter and an ombre feature nail. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic Colour Powders in Juicy Green, Zesty Lemon, Honeycomb, Clear Candy and Glitterplanet Pre-Pinched Stiletto…

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Yvonne Tuckley on her love of IBX, perfecting her skills and wacky Instagram profiles

By Kat Hill | 18 August 2018

Tell us about your training… I kicked off my basic training with an independent local organisation and then trained in PolyGel application and e-filing with Nail Harmony UK, and one stroke nail art with Moyra UK.   What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish, PolyGel and CND SHELLAC™ are…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 14 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals designs inspired by the ever-popular mermaid trend have attracted a lot of attention from her clients recently. “This nail design is inspired by the mermaid trend. My client was going on holiday and…

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MANI MONDAY: National prosecco day

By Sophie Nutt | 13 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s never been a better excuse to enjoy a glass of fizz, as today marks national prosecco day! To celebrate, we’ve been eyeing up some gorgeous golden nails and love this glamorous design by talented tech Margarita…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 12 August 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley, of Love Lilley Nails, wears beach-themed nails for a summer look that will have you longing for a last minute getaway. “I used Gelish in Mali-Blu Me Away for the blue nails with Magpie Beauty Glitter in Elsa…

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Create eye-catching nail art with Gypsy Treasures

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2018

Dance to the beat of joy with the dazzling seven-piece nail art collection from Gypsy Treasures. Available via NSI, each of the seven pots contains a mix of gems, pearls and beads to help you create bespoke nail designs. Fortune Teller features chunkier beads in bright hues, while the likes…

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Experiment with earthy nail tones for quirky design results

By Scratch Staff | 7 August 2018

With the autumn/winter season nearing, dabble with new design ideas and get your hands on new collections to create fashion-forward nail results. Rachel Horrocks, nail tech and content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, has embraced autumn by getting creative with brush strokes, colours and trends, Here, she reveals how to…

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