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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

By Guest Writer

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

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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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Hollywood Stars

By Guest Writer | 7 August 2019

Recreate this starry look courtesy of Gelish and Nail Harmony UK in celebration of the new Forever Marilyn collection!

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Sweet Cherries

By Guest Writer | 31 July 2019

See if you can create this realistic and mouthwatering cherry design by Anastasiia Morozova. Perfect your shading and add water drop placement – and your design will look good enough…

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Neon Hot Flames

By Guest Writer | 25 July 2019
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Rainbow Reverse

By Scratch Staff | 27 June 2019

Offer a summer inspired twist on the classic French with this Rainbow Reverse French using Gellux from Salon System nail expert Julie-Anne Larivière… Salon System products are available via wholesalers…

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Adventure Is Waiting

By Scratch Staff | 29 August 2018

Get ready to take clients on an adventure with the latest Gelish shades – African Safari Collection! Follow along with the step-by-step below for a totally wild nail design…

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How-to: Add strength with Halo Easi Build

By Guest Writer | 24 August 2018

Create natural-looking, strong enhancements with the handy addition to the Halo product range; EasiBuild. The 15ml bottles of brush-on builder gel boast easy application without the need for primer. EasiBuild…

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Fiji-inspired nails by Jo Wickens

By Guest Writer | 22 August 2018

“For my Fiji-themed nails, I chose to take inspiration from the Fijian Masi, or tapa cloth,” reveals Jo Wickens. “Made from bark, the tapa is decorated using rubbing, stamping, stencilling…

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Barcelona mosaic art by Neringa Alsauskiene

By Guest Writer | 15 August 2018

“I was inspired by one of the most beautiful cities known for its architecture, style and Antoni Gaudi,” reveals Neringa Alsauskiene. “I incorporated elements of the colourful mosaic wall in…

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Marrakesh-inspired nails by Abby Sams

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

Abby Sams of NAF! Salon created this magical Marrakesh-inspired design. “When I think of Morocco I think of the souks – and the tiles, jewellery and terracotta that can be…

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Tokyo-inspired nails by Cheryl Garner

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I love the traditional art of Japan but equally love the crazy, cute Harajuku style as well as the neon signs found in the city,” says Cheryl Garner, of Pretty…

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The Lake District-inspired nails by Melanie Lewendon

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

My inspiration came from the rustic gardens of the Lakes. I wanted to give my design the feel of looking through leaves into a secret garden,” reveals Melanie Lewendon. “Between…

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Greece inspired nails by Marta Nagorska

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I was inspired by Santorini and its beautiful white and blue horizon,” reveals Marta Nagorska. “I also added a Grecian pattern on top in silhouette.”

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Brazil-inspired nails by Kayley Cairns

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“Brazil is renowned not just for tropical rainforests but also for hosting the biggest carnival in the world,” says Kayley Cairns. “I wanted to tie in the bright popping colours of carnival…

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Ibiza-inspired nails by Amy Anderson

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I wanted to create a design with all the things I love about Ibiza, from the colours, Ocean Beach pool parties to The Zoo Project events, the body art and…

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Funfetti at the Pool Party!

By Scratch Staff | 22 May 2018

Emma Luu, certified Gelish educator, uses an assortment of shades from the brand’s Make A Splash summer 2018 collection to create this colourful nail art design. “Pool parties are terrific…

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A royal manicure step-by-step

By Scratch Staff | 16 May 2018

Ahead of the Royal Wedding, Salon System nail expert Karen Louise has created this step-by-step design using Gellux products… The Gellux range is available from wholesalers nationwide.

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