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40 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure
This softer alternative to bright white nails uses sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…
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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration
Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…
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60 green nail designs that are trending right now
Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals the components of proper nail structure for a perfect nail finish… While a nail enhancement featuring beautiful embellishments and nail art may look good to the eye at first glace; if the enhancement’s foundation isn’t sound then it will not have…
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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role…
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Whether you’re looking to add CND SHELLAC™ to your salon menu or know a newbie desperate for a break into the industry, CND Academy Newcastle is offering one lucky winner the chance for a career change. Up for offer is a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course and kit at the CND…
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The Scratch Stars 2016 finalist, Pastille Beauty Bar toasted its recent refurbishment in style with an invite-only event – celebrating everything the salon has to offer! “We essentially re-launched the whole business,” explains Erene Wynn Hadjiioannou, co-founder and manager. “This involved a HR overhaul, re-designing our website, being extra attentive to…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz…
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