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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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Michaela Phillips Halo Vip January Blues Step 6

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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Fake Bake Christmas Gift Set

FAKE BAKE gifts a winter tan

By Sophie Nutt | 15 December 2017

Fake Bake has revealed a collection of gift sets just in time for Christmas. Give the gift of a sun-kissed glow by retailing Fake Bake’s Christmas range, consisting of four sets designed to suit every skin tone, budget, occasion and desired finish. The range includes a choice of a Fake Bake…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Natalie Walker

By Kat Hill | 14 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. Adding a christmassy nail art addition, Natalie Walker details a festive wreath in Halo gel polish shades. Contrasting a glittering red hue, Natalie hand…

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ENCOURAGE ELEGANCE with Akzentz Lace Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2017

Add a touch of elegance to clients nails this party season with the Akzentz Gel Play Lace Collection. The gels can be worn alone or layered over another gel shade, adding a sophisticated edge to any nail look. Available in black, white and pink, create an endless variety of colour…

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Cidesco

CIDESCO to offer FREE membership for salons & spas throughout 2018

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, will be extending its current offer of free membership to beauty salons and spas into 2018, provided they meet the CIDESCO entry and inspection requirements. CIDESCO membership, which spans 40 countries across five continents, enables members to have their business certified…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: CND™ SPA Minis

By Kat Hill | 13 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. CND™ has launched some ideal retail items – and stocking fillers – in the form of its popular spa lotions and scrubs…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Pretty Painter, Yeovil, Somerset

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2017

Bright, colourful and oh-so-fun, Cheryl Garner did not shy away when it came to creating her working environment. “I became self employed in 2010 after qualifying in 2002,” remembers Cheryl Garner. “I’ve been based at my current salon, Marley Barn Hair & Beauty, for four years now. My client, and…

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