Create on-trend designs easily with :Yours Botanical Love Stamping Plates
: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…
Read More#NOWTRENDING Pink summer tie-dye nails by Beth Jakabfy
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…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc unveils 12 summer nail shades inspired by global destinations
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.…
Read MoreKeep nail styles cool this summer with 6 shades from Artistic Nail Design
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…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Mihaela Pirliteanu, MP Nails & Beauty
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…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown
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…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails
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…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Snazzy smoke
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…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City
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…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene
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…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique
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…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Think pink
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…
Read MoreCuccio reveals new Funky Neon Powder Polish shades
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 –…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails
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…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Tricia Rennie, Tricia Rennie Nail Artist
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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