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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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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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Is it nail mould? Katie Barnes explores greenies

By Katie Barnes | 19 July 2017

Award-winning nail stylist & educator, Katie Barnes, gets to grips with greenies… A problem that I have come across far too often in the industry is ‘mould’ on client’s nails – more commonly known as ‘greenies’. But is this really mould? Is it mould? ‘Pseudomonas’ are a common, run-of-the-mill bacteria…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Beauty Lounge, Bulford

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2017

Having previously honed her craft, in a home salon in Germany catering for UK Forces, their wives and dependants, Gemma Riste’s return to the UK saw her continue her career. Starting off by renting a space at a hairdressers, Gemma quickly outgrew the location as her client base grew. A new…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Moore

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Moore has found her clients have been requesting glittery encapsulated designs – which they’ve renamed ‘glass nails’! Since I completed my level three qualification, I have found that my personal style and client based lean towards sculpted and…

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MARGARET DABBS LONDON introduces Lower Laser Therapy

By Kat Hill | 18 July 2017

Footcare specialist, Margaret Dabbs London, has introduced a new treatment across its London, UK and Dubai clinics – Lower Laser Therapy. The treatment technique soothes a variety of ailments utilising lasers. Pain-free, the laser action is a warming sensation on the affected area and the settings are variable depending on the clinical…

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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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SPEEDY LASH SERVICES with Lash FX

By Kat Hill | 17 July 2017

Have everything to hand for a speedy service with the Lash FX Instant Russian Kit. This handy kit includes soft, ultra-fine lashes that are grouped together to create a full volume yet lightweight lash look The kit feature enough product for up to 10 sets and contains four packs of…

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