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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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Green Nails

50+ green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 8 January 2025

Green nails have been dominating our Instagram feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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Mermaid magic nails

By pagehub | 23 August 2017

Dive into this mermaid design by Scratch Stars finalist, Gemma Wainwright, using products from Izabelle Hammon Ltd…

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Gel polish fading? Here’s how to prevent it

By Katie Barnes | 22 August 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why gel polish can fade in the summer – and how to help prevent it Many techs are familiar with the issue of under-curing gel, but not so aware of the issues of over-curing gel. How many techs have been…

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Go platinum with NovaLash

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

Instantly water and oil proof, NovaLash’s Platinum Bond adhesives are sure to prove popular in the salon. Thanks to NovaLash, clients can immediately shower, swim and enjoy the steam room or sauna as soon as their extensions have been applied. Clients can also continue using their favourite oil-based products without affecting the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kass Dixon has found chameleon pigments have been popular with clients seeking a shimmery summer look. “Chameleon pigments have been so popular because they can go over anything, they are so versatile!” Kass enthuses. “My clients have been choosing them…

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High Definition announces new training manager for brows & make-up

By Helena Biggs | 21 August 2017

Experienced beauty pro, Rose Lonsdale, has been announced as High Definition‘s new training manager. She joins the brow and make-up brand with a wealth of commercial, beauty and education experience. Rose formerly worked as business development manager for Adel Aesthetics, and has worked with brands including Mint, Malmaison, Steiner, Crystal Spa and Bliss.…

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Turn up the heat with Jessica’s Neon Lights GELeration collection

By Helena Biggs | 20 August 2017

Wave goodbye to miserable weather and add a pop of colour to nails with seven additions to Jessica’s GELeration soak off gel polish colour collection. The vibrant hues are sure to catch attention, with a creme finish that’s perfect for fingers or toes – and that lasts up to 21 days.…

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