#NOWTRENDING Pink 3D flowers with marble by Gemma Pope
Reminiscing on her past and all she’s overcome, Gemma Pope of Gemma Pope Nails chats to Scratch about her future goals and her incredible nail art creations. When I left school, I was unsure of what career path I wanted to follow. I went into hairdressing initially at 16, however…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears extreme nails seeing a patterned green design adorned with Swarovski Crystals. “I sculpted these nails using HD Pro Nails Acrylic on extra long forms from Krista Paulitti. I then decorated with an airbrushed design and…
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Swarovski 100pc crystal nail art mix released in aid of CRY charity
Crystal Parade has released a limited-edition pack of 100 Swarovski crystals to aid nail designs and create eye-catching looks. The Nailing CRY Charity Nail Art Mix is in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity (CRY), which supports families who have lost loved ones due to Sudden Adult Death…
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Tech Talk: Lacquer Lassie Aimee Hamilton
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Aimee Hamilton, to learn more about her industry journey… Aimee Hamilton of The Lacquer Lassie initially became interested in nails when she was about 10 or 11 years old, after stumbling across nail art tutorials on YouTube. “I became hooked,” she says. “I didn’t actually…
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#ManiMonday: Striking crystal nails by Claire Wheeler
Scratch puts the spotlight on a funky crystal-studded nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Claire Wheeler, owner of home nail business Beauty and the Wish in Essex, has been working in the nail industry for two and a half years. “I have always had an artistic…
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#ManiMonday: Sparkling silver stilettos by Kristina Thompson
Scratch puts the spotlight on a silvery nail design of varying textures and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Kristina Thompson, owner of The White Rooms salon in Bedfordshire, has worked in the beauty industry for 30 years and currently teaches students using CJP Nail Systems. “I found these…
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#ManiMonday: Feelin’ Rosy
Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking, floral inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Mila Davidkova of Mila Davidkova Nails was a singer and nail tech in her native Bulgaria before moving to London to continue her career. She then switched to nails full time after undertaking…
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#ManiMonday: Black heart nails
Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, alternative Valentine’s Day inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Karolina Nowak of Magnifique Nails Lab creates nail designs alongside working as a photographer and blogger. After passing her first nail exam in 2017, she has slowly increased her work as a…
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CND™ partners with Swarovski Crystals for festive collection
CNDTM has partnered with Swarovski Crystals for its festive nail colour collection, Crystal Alchemy. The five shimmering shades – available in both ShellacTM and VinyluxTM formulas – are inspired by precious jewels and include names such as: Lovely Quartz Rebellious Ruby Divine Diamond Sassy Sapphire Powerful Hematite “This collection introduces…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a nail design inspired by the little green men from Toy Story! “My nails are my natural nails that I have been working on growing using Give Me Strength by Magpie Beauty, which I…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Foster, Nomad Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, wears a bright and beautiful abstract nail look for the start of spring. “My nails are my natural nails that I’ve managed to grow with the help of Give Me Strength Structure Gel by Magpie…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amanda Byrne, Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals. “I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Steff Georgiou, The Nail Designer
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Steff Georgiou, of The Nail Designer, reveals shimmery pearl finishes topped with embellishments have been popular with her clients recently. “I think they’ve been so popular because the various tones in the Swarovski Crystals really stand out and catch…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals metallics have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the metallic look is so popular as it’s on trend and looks so effective! January is a dull month and my clients…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says geometric nails incorporating autumnal hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I have more and more clients asking for geometric designs, I think it’s a fashion now in all sectors; from the…
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