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How to create bauble nail art for Christmas
Recreate this festive bauble design by following the step-by-step from nail brand, The Pro Gel.
Read More30+ mix & match nail looks for the ultimate festive fingertips
Rock all of the Christmas nail trends by opting for a festive mix & match design. Check out our roundup…
Read More30 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings
Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with 30 candy cane-inspired designs by nail pros… Originally published 6 December 2022.
Read More15 minimalist Christmas nail ideas for a subtle yet festive manicure
For clients seeking a more low-key festive manicure, consider delicate holiday designs, textured nails and feature fingers to complement holiday…
Read MoreThe dazzling ‘Unicorn Disco’ nail designs entered into December’s Scratch Snap comp
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for December has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent,…
Read More5 quick steps to achieve festive Christmas tree nail art
O’ Christmas tree, O’ Christmas tree! What better way to celebrate the festive season, than brushing up on your Christmas…
Read MoreSpeedy Christmas tree nail art
The team at Melody Susie shares how to create this festive red and white Christmas tree nail design in five…
Read MoreCosy up with 40+ Christmas movie character-inspired festive nail designs
Fuel your festive spirit by embracing the magic of movies with Christmas film character-inspired nail styles. Check out our roundup…
Read MoreFlaunt Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year with 45 Mocha Mousse manicures: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 12 December 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…
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Valentine’s nail demo using OPI: carved out heart art
Watch OPI Nail Boss & award-winning tech, Emma Brock, share how she created the illusion of carved out hearts on nails in this Valentine’s Day demo using OPI GelColor shades.…
Halo Stained Glass collection demo & tour of Pure Nails’ training centre
Watch Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, demo the Halo Stained Glass gel polish collection and give a tour of Pure Nails‘ training rooms at Enhance Nail & Beauty Emporium.
NAIL ART DEMO: using Light Elegance’s spring 2024 Happy Vibes collection
Watch Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, demo two salon-friendly spring nail looks: a tie dye pattern with daisies and a sparkly ombré with swirls, using the brand’s…
Product demo: INK London’s Fusion Gel
Award-winning INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, shares the benefits of Fusion Gel & offers an application demo for pros. Shop Fusion Gel via www.inknails.com
DEMO: On-trend Valentine’s nail styling
Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips of Kent home salon, Gelalicious, shares how to create two gorgeous chrome designs for Valentine’s Day. Halo products are available via www.purenails.co.uk
NAIL ART DEMO: Gelish’s Change of Pace collection
Scratch’s Chloe chats to Gelish educator, Catherine Jimenez about the Change of Pace collection and showcases a nail art demo! Purchase the shades used via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Demo: The Lyco’Pedi 7-step pedicure system from Lycon UK
Join BTI’s Catherine Bond and beauty therapist, Laura Kate Grodon, to learn all about the Lyco’Pedi 7-step system to revitalise & refresh feet. PSST! Save 20% on products with code…
Spring nail art demo with Gelish’s Pure Beauty collection
Check out the Gelish spring nail colour collection 2023 – Pure Beauty, with master educator, Amy Martin. She showcases how to create a spring-friendly frog and flower design using the…
3D Valentine’s teddy nail demo with Gemma Dawson
Watch as talented pro, Gemma Dawson, uses HD Pro products to effortlessly create this versatile 3D teddy bear design. Make sure to tag @scratchmagazine and @gemma_dawson_nailartist, and use #showscratch if you recreate…