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Go nuts for 60 pistachio green nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 27 February 2025

Check out entries to the 26 February 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: pistachio green nails. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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How to nail a January blues nail art look

By Guest Writer | 23 January 2025

Nail art aficionado & Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, shares how to beat the January blues with this striking nail design – created using Halo products.

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50 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic

By Scratch Staff | 18 January 2025

Feeling the blues? You won’t be after checking out these 50 blue nail art ideas to inspire creative handiwork…

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Gill Morris

Business and beauty therapy expert receives outstanding achievement award

By Helena Biggs | 28 December 2017

Gill Morris, who has been involved in the beauty therapy industry for over 35 years, has received an FHT President’s Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sector. Initially training at North Warwickshire College in Nuneaton, she was among the first wave of students to receive an IHBC…

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FAVES OF 2017: Nicola Salmon, Body & Nails Mobile Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Nicola Salmon, of Body & Nails Mobile Beauty, revealed that, not only did these nails force her out of her comfort zone, but also helped a bride-to-be wow the in-laws at dinner. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 because…

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NHF warns of ‘pain’ for salons following minimum wage increase

By Helena Biggs | 27 December 2017

The National Hairdressers Federation, which supports the hair, beauty and barbering industries, reveals that salons will be hit hard by the Budget announcement that wage rates will rise from April. Chancellor, Philip Hammond, revealed that the National Living Wage for over-25s is to rise by 4.4% from £7.50 to £7.83…

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FAVES OF 2017: Sarah Woodrow, Nailed It

By Sophie Nutt | 27 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Sarah Woodrow, of Nailed It, fell in love with these nails as they were the first set she created after committing to becoming a full time nail tech. “These are my favourite nails of the year as they are the…

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Semilac expands premises & announces franchise plans

By Helena Biggs | 26 December 2017

UV hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has invested £50,000 in a new distribution premises to help the business keep up with increasing demand. Five new jobs have been created by the company, which now sees its products in 230 UK salons. “The distribution team’s move to our new site in…

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MII Cosmetics reveals Supernova Gift Sets

By Kat Hill | 26 December 2017

Add some sparkle to your retail area with Mii’s Supernova Gift Sets from Gerrard International. The Glitter Glam Duo in Starlight set sees Mii’s Lavish Liquid Liner as well as the Supernova Glitter Glam Liner, featuring a fine iridescent sparkle. Two Matte Lip Trio sets are available – Vixen and Flirt – containing three Passion Matte…

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