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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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ELEMIS partners with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2017

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and Elemis have signed a three-year new brand partnership, which will see the two companies to work together on a variety of aspects. With 21 spa hotels nationwide, all spa staff at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts will undergo training from both companies to deliver an enhanced guest…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D’s Nail Parlour, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2017

Located in historic Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, D’s Nail Parlour is a charming addition to bustling market town. Drawing inspiration from its surrounding, the salon’s décor is harmony with its building’s heritage. “The building was built in 1515 and retains many original features,” reveals owner, Donna Billings. Cosy with its warming wood…

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ROXANNE CAMPBELL reveals winter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 22 November 2017

Celebrity manicurist, Roxanne Campbell, has unveiled a winter collection of nail lacquers just in time for the festive season. The four-piece set consists of the shades Expensive Taste, Wine and Dine, Kiss Me First and Snow Fight. These include a dark brown hue, deep burgundy, bright red and an off-white lacquer. Offering…

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An evening with Pixie Lott at the KISS Products party

By Kat Hill | 21 November 2017

Last week saw the chance for myself and Sophie to party with Kiss Products’ ambassador, Pixie Lott, at the #PixieLottxKISS event. For the lavish party hosted by Alex Silver PR, guests were invited to the exclusive Cuckoo Club, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus. Members of beauty industry and bloggers…

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LECENTÉ announces Nataliya Al-Ta’ai as lead educator

By Kat Hill | 21 November 2017

Sweet Squared educator, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai, has taken on the role of lead educator for nail art brand, Lecenté. Nataliya will be making her debut by creating, organising and facilitating three special training days, alongside Lecenté co-founder, Maria Cientanni, for Lecenté UK and international educators. Nataliya will now be responsible for…

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Nail anatomy: an overview

By Katie Barnes | 21 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, serves up insight on nail anatomy… As a professional nail technician, it is paramount that you familiarise yourself with all parts of nail anatomy to ensure you are offering your clients a professional and thorough service. Understanding the purpose and growth…

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