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Valentine’s nail art: 5 steps to create a minimalist heart design

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Mii pro ambassador, Hayley McColm of @h.e.r_nails, shares how to create this subtle and sweet Valentine’s style using Mii Statement Gel Polish, available via www.gerrardinternational.com.

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Speedy Christmas tree nail art

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The team at Melody Susie shares how to create this festive red and white Christmas tree nail design in five steps. All products used are available via www.melodysusie.com

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How to paint an adorable Santa Claus nail in 9 steps

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Check out this step-by-step by nail educator, Eliza Sinoradzka.

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Want to create bright Halloween nails? Here’s how to paint colourful skull nail art

By Guest Writer

Gems Nail Team ambassador, Nina Tully, reveals how to create this cute skull design, perfect for those seeking a bold Halloween nail look.

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How to create the chic OPI nail design on Scratch’s August 2024 cover

By Guest Writer

OPI’s updated GelColor formula has launched, now featuring Intelli-Gel™ technology, and is shown on Scratch’s August 2024 edition cover. The brand has shared how the fun cover design was created, in the below step-by-step… Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, comments: “Micro French tips and cuffs are trending, but this design is a fresh…

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Flame nail art using Glitterbels’ Rock Chick collection

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Content creator at Glitterbels HQ, Stacey Machin, shares how to create a fierce flame nail design using shades from the brand’s Rock Chick collection of punky Hema Free Gel Polishes…

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Armoured nail art

By Callie Iley | 29 June 2020

This speedy nail art technique was created by en Vogue ambassador, Deanna Stelmaschuk, who comments, “tTechs should consider nail art for their menu because it’s a very profitable add-on to…

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Blue quartz nails

By Callie Iley | 27 May 2020

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a dreamy blue quartz nail design using the Gellux range of products. All products mentioned are available via wholesalers nationwide.

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Rainforest animal nails

By Guest Writer | 9 May 2020

“I was inspired by the nature of Brazil so chose to mix the animals of the rainforest with the country’s flowers,” says Sinead Bulley. “I decided to use the cloisonné painting…

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Daisy French manicure

By Sophie Nutt | 1 May 2020

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert, shows how to create a simple but stunning floral French ideal for summer months.

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Timeless red nails

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2020

This sophisticated red nail design with hearts is courtesy of Metta Francis, in partnership with Salon Services. “Couple a red gel polish  with a layer of glitter and you’ve got…

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Blue animal print nails

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2020

Put a spin on animal print with this detailed fresh blue design courtesy of Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise.

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Shimmering raindrop nails

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this raindrop nail design with a touch of shimmer. “I always…

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Flashy flame nails

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this punchy pink nail design with flames. “I always had a…

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Marbled nail design

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Offering a speedy yet effective look, try your hand at this technique for creating marbled designs using gel polish from Anastasiia Morozova…

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Cool ceramics

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2020

Sophie Harris-Greenslade creates this ‘cool ceramics’ design inspired by the streets of Lisbon and it’s tile art. “When planning nail art designs, I love taking a hint or small detail…

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Gelish Flourishes

By Guest Writer | 4 January 2020

Recreate this swirling design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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By The Light Of The Moon

By Guest Writer | 28 December 2019

Recreate this magical moon design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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In Stitches

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Recreate this knitted nail art design by Amy Rickaby…

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Winter Nights

By Scratch Staff | 20 November 2019

As the nights draw in, recreate these wintery landscapes as detailed by Anastasiia Morozova and practice blending and adding details to your designs. Read more from Anastasiia in the November…

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Cute as a Pumpkin

By Scratch Staff | 22 October 2019

Recreate this super cute pumpkin design using Gellux shades by Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger…

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Tortoiseshell nail art

By Scratch Staff | 6 September 2019

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, reveals how to create a tortoiseshell design using Gellux products, available from wholesalers nationwide.

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