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Perfect French manicures with Bio Sculpture

By Sophie Nutt | 28 March 2018

Are you constantly trying to refine your French manicures? The nail design is a classic, yet tricky, technique to perfect and Bio Sculpture has now released it’s Supreme French Sculpting Pack to help you to create the flawless manicure. With Spring weddings making their return in the coming months, this…

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Create high impact enhancements with Star Nails’ Master Acrylic Powder

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2018

Featuring high-grade, finely milled polymers, the Master Acrylic Powder from Star Nails offers to glide onto nails smoothly and requires minimal filing. Flow treated and sifted, the Master Acrylic Powders boast crystal clear finishes with transparent shades and crisp, rich coverage with coloured powders. The powders are available in a…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 25 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, used her latest Magpie Beauty nail mail for her latest pearlescent design with geometric nail art. “I had recently received my latest order from Magpie Beauty (I’m addicted!) and couldn’t wait…

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Shape the future with latest Brillbird launch

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2018

The future is in your hands with Brillbird’s latest launch – Future Gel. Currently available in three colours, the Future Gel range comes in a 27ml tube. Brillbird claims the formula is easy to work with and can accurately be applied to the nail using a spatula and shaped with…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that neon smoke designs have been really popular with her clients recently. “Clients have been blown away with this effect. I find my clients are getting more adventurous when it comes to nail…

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How to choose the right nail shape for your client

By Katie Barnes | 20 February 2018

Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to select the right nail shape for your client… Nails come in a variety of shapes and sizes and everyone has fingers and nails of different lengths and shapes. Some have long, slim fingers while others have short fingers with short…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum decided to sport a romantic nail design for Valentine’s Day with these red stiletto nails featuring a dashing of glitter. “I created these nails with pre-pinched tips, using a red coloured acrylic powder and encapsulating the glitter. To give the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that marble nail art has been really popular with clients recently. “I think marble is particularly popular because it can be done in so many different ways! I love that any colour is…

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How to select the correct nail form for enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 6 February 2018

Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why knowing the differences between nail forms is so important… Form fitting can seem like a minefield and with so many different types on the market, it is hard to know which form you should be using and why. This blog will explain…

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ASP releases Power Set Acrylic Training Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Hawkins, Tips’n’Tans by Nikki

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicola Hawkins, of Tips’n’Tans by Nikki, wears an understated yet glam nail look with a combination of a dusty rose hue and silver glitter, embellished with crystals. “I created these nails using Glam and Glits acrylic in Charmaine and Lush…

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How to correctly remove nail enhancements that are lifting

By Katie Barnes | 9 January 2018

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to correctly remove enhancements that have lifted What is lifting? Enhancements that lift away from the natural nail show a sign of service breakdown. This can occur with any nail coating but is often more common with L&P and…

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FAVES OF 2017: Carol-Ann Beresford, Nails by Carol-Ann Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Carol-Ann Beresford, of Nails by Carol-Ann Louise, created these Disney-themed nails for her client’s holiday, who ended up getting engaged while in Paris. “This design showcases so many of my favourite techniques: extensions, ombre and freehand nail art. They are…

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FAVES OF 2017: Sarah Woodrow, Nailed It

By Sophie Nutt | 27 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Sarah Woodrow, of Nailed It, fell in love with these nails as they were the first set she created after committing to becoming a full time nail tech. “These are my favourite nails of the year as they are the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kelly Colley, Lavish Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 December 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kelly Colley, of Lavish Nails, revealed that this glittered winter-ice look has been popular amongst her clients that want to be prepared for festivities beyond Christmas Day. “I think this design has been popular as some clients want to…

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