Yours botanical love

Create on-trend designs easily with :Yours Botanical Love Stamping Plates

By Sophie Nutt | 24 August 2020

:Yours has launched four new double-sided summer 2020 stamping plates in the Botanical Love collection. Created by Dee (:Yours founder) and Sascha Gossen, the stamping plates are inspired by the heat and nature that summer brings, offering endless options for nail technicians to create bespoke and on-trend designs. The Botanical…

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#NOWTRENDING Pink summer tie-dye nails by Beth Jakabfy

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2020

Beth Jakabfy, of Blossom Tree Beauty, talks to Scratch about how she created this striking & summery pink tie-dye design. “I started my own business working from home after training with The Gel Bottle. I practised nail styling every spare minute and my client base grew very quickly. Before I…

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The gel bottle destination dreaming

The Gel Bottle Inc unveils 12 summer nail shades inspired by global destinations

By Helena Biggs | 23 July 2020

While travel is limited due to Covid-19, transport clients to faraway destinations with the summer 2020 gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc. The TGB Destination Dreaming collection is inspired by the travels of TGB founder, Daisy Kalnina, and brings dreams of holidays to fingertips with 12 bold shades.…

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Artistic as cool as it gets

Keep nail styles cool this summer with 6 shades from Artistic Nail Design

By Helena Biggs | 14 July 2020

Artistic Nail Design has launched the Cool As It Gets collection; six fun and vibrant nail shades inspired by ways to keep cool in the summer heat. The hues are available in Colour Gloss, Colour Revolution and Perfect Dip, dependent on your client’s preference and their desired wear time. The…

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Mihaela nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Mihaela Pirliteanu, MP Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 June 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Mihaela Pirliteanu, of MP Nails & Beauty, wears a dreamy peacock-inspired design. “As a nail artist, these types of intricate, hand painted designs are what I do for my customers and sometimes for myself. “These nails are made from hard…

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Karen brown

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown

By Sophie Nutt | 19 May 2020

We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Talented tech, Karen Brown, reveals pastel rainbow designs have been popular with clients on her social media platforms. “I think this set has been popular because they are summery and girly. We are lucky to have had so…

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Sherrie farris nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 7 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, created a pastel rainbow on her nails! “The ombré was created by painting half of the nail one colour, the other half a different colour and using a slightly dampened (with isopropyl alcohol) brush, dragging…

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Simply beauty nails

MANI MONDAY: Snazzy smoke

By Sophie Nutt | 29 April 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The team at Simply Beauty in Bridgend, South Wales, has brightened up our morning with these jazzy smoke effect nails inspired by talented tech, Joely Frain. The design sees a number of vibrant hues, including two zesty…

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Karen brown nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 16 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals that bright pinks have been popular with her clients seeking a spot of winter sun. “Our brights are always popular as they are so eye catching and great for holidays. This…

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Arlene fraser

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals that designs seeing super cute flamingo feature nails have been popular with her clients recently – especially those lucky enough to be jetting off on holiday. “Most of my clients have been…

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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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Rainbow nails

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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Cuccio neon dip

Cuccio reveals new Funky Neon Powder Polish shades

By Sophie Nutt | 16 August 2018

Cuccio has added a range of Funky Neons to its Powder Polish system. The collection sees eight dazzling shades, including violet, orange, yellow, blue, pink, red, tangerine and green. Offering a wear-time of up to 14 days, the neon hues are perfect for summertime fun: from festivals to holidays –…

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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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#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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