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Pistaschio Creative Challenge

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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Karen Brown Nails

FAVES OF 2017: Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City

By Sophie Nutt | 26 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City salon, revealed that her favourite nail design is the one that she created for her client who was jetting off to Las Vegas. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 as Las Vegas…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 24 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Beautifully ornate, this majestic manicure comes courtesy of Kristine Toce. Pairing a glossy red hue with black glitter, Kristine also adds detail with curlicues…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie Morris, Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie Morris, of Jodie Morris Nails & Beauty, created these icy blue nails after taking inspiration from other techs when looking for a wintery design. “I used Glam and Glits acrylic in Strut, and Blue Rain for the baubles on the ring…

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Sweet Squared educators celebrate success & requalification

By Helena Biggs | 23 December 2017

Sweet Squared hosted its annual regional update training at its new HQ in Leeds to ensure that its ambassadors are continuing to train to the highest standards. Facilitated by global team CND member, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai and CND international education manager, Kelly Melanitou, this year’s training was attended by UK & ROI…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Simone at The Nail Cabin

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Simone at The Nail Cabin, Lincoln, crafted this decant purple design. Using INK London’s Acrylink range as the base for her nail art, Simone then…

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Cuccio hosts Brazilian education event

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

Cuccio’s Marilyn Olemma Garcia recently jetted to Brazil for a three-day training summit. Educators, sales force and sub distributors gathered to focus on Cuccio’s Powder Polish, LED gel with fiberglass ranges, as well techniques and nail trends. “The Cuccio Effect has being growing the last three years,” Marilyn explains. “Now…

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