Tricia rennie nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Tricia Rennie, Tricia Rennie Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 7 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that peach enhancements seeing encapsulated chunky glitter and mermaid nail art have been popular with her clients recently. “These colours have been so popular for summer! I used CJP coloured acrylic…

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Park eunkyung

MANI MONDAY: Diamonds are forever

By Sophie Nutt | 6 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Are your clients seeking nail designs that will glisten in this burning hot sunshine? This minimalistic but sparkling nail design by talented tech, Park Eunkyung (who goes by the handle @nail_unistella), sees clear enhancements doused in crystals,…

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Terri eaton nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 5 August 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, opted for five bold and beautiful Gelish shades in an array of pink and purple hues. “I fancied some nice bright neon nails and I couldn’t quite decide between pink or purple, so went for five…

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Trudip french

Create classic French designs at speed with new EzFlow TruDip shades

By Sophie Nutt | 2 August 2018

Create the classic pink and white at speed with EzFlow’s two new additions to its TruDip acrylic dipping collection. French Cover Pink and French Natural White are available in 2oz and 4oz sizes and offer the coverage and look of traditional acrylic powders in the three-step dipping method. French Cover…

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August cover nail stylist chats muses, manicures & magical designs

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2018

Magical, ethereal and with a touch of hippie chic, this month’s cover nail stylist has sprinkled her own style and personality into an concept that ignites interest and captures plenty of attention. Swedish nail technician and Light Elegance ambassador, Celina Rydén, created the image for August’s Scratch cover after discussing the idea with…

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Katie ru nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals that summer floral designs have been a big hit with her clients during the heatwave that has hit the U.K. over the past few weeks. “With it being summer, floral designs…

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Betina goldstein

MANI MONDAY: Floral fancies

By Sophie Nutt | 30 July 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nail art doesn’t only call for dramatic enhancements that are embellished to the nines, but equally suits the short natural nail for a gentle and subtle take on the nail art trend. This nail design by LA-based…

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Kelly wells nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 29 July 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a simple yet elegant nail look featuring a glitter accent nail and water decal. “To create this design, I used two thin layers of Magpie Beauty‘s Give Me Strength onto my natural nails for…

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Salon system photoshoot

Behind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and…

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Gemma wainwright nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Wainwright, Be Gelicious Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Wainwright, of Be Gelicious Nails, revealed that bright and beautiful ombré designs are proving as popular as ever with her clients. “At this time of year, neon ombré is always a popular choice in my salon and, with…

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Emma clark mani monday

MANI MONDAY: The detail is in the dummy

By Sophie Nutt | 23 July 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We couldn’t resist this oh-so sweet design created by Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, for her client seeking a nail look to match the pattern of her daughter’s dummy. The cutesy design sees…

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Diana pajeva nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, wears a personal nail look that was created for her holiday to Italy and sees a motivational quote painted onto her ring finger. “I usually wear gel polish on my nails and I like…

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Hannah leahy nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 17 July 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals that this design featuring soft and elegant hues, glitter and freehand nail art has been popular with her clients recently. “I think this design is so popular because of…

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Chaun legend mani monday

MANI MONDAY: Jazzy jelly nails

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A cute trend that has recently caught our eye here at Scratch HQ is ‘jelly nails’ – the latest Instagram worthy trend that serves up both a cute and chic look. Reminiscent of vibrant jelly sweets and sandals, the popular…

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Kim tu nails

Enhance your nail skills with an international master artist

By Helena Biggs | 12 July 2018

The Nail Academy Essex is welcoming nail artist, Kim Tu, to its seaside premises for a two-day workshop in July. Known as ‘That Nail Girl’, Kim Tu is an international master artist and educator and will visit the premises, which celebrates its first anniversary next month, on 22 and 23…

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