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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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California Dreaming with OPI

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

OPI has captured the colourful, laid-back spirit of California with its must-have summer collection. California Dreaming features 12 new shades including pinks, reds, nudes and a glittering black. “I always draw inspiration from fashion, food and travel, and California’s unique mix of cultures, cuisines and landscapes serves as a constant source…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Sarah Martin

By Kat Hill | 25 June 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on you nails! Sarah Martin was excited to share her nail snap. “Usually when I see your post on Facebook I have plain nails, so it was nice to have something to show off for once!” she laughed. “I created the nails using the…

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BATH & BODY OILS launched to enhance wellbeing in salons & spas

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2017

Shared Beauty Secrets, supplier of Lava Shells, has added to its portfolio with the Kokolokahi brand. Designed to work with the shells and the Molten Lava Stones in a massage treatment, the bath and body oils in the Kokolokahi range can help therapists further personalise their treatments for each client for…

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BABTAC & CIBTAC awards celebrate nail industry

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2017

A nail salon owned by Erin Adeyemo, co-founder of Nail Gaga, and a nail technician were both recognised at the recent BABTAC & CIBTAC annual awards, held at Banking Hall in London. Denise Louisa Quinn received the nail technician accolade, while Tweezers Beauty in Bedworth, Warwickshire, picked up the award…

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EVE TAYLOR London launch skincare kits

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2017

Aromatherapy brand, Eve Taylor London, has launched a new range of skincare kits to enhance its growing retail portfolio. Each travel-sized kit contains a cleanser, toner, moisturiser and eye gel and is available in Ultra Soothing, Soothing, Balancing and Purifying. As well as being a great gift item, the kits…

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To pinch or not? Katie Barnes on nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 23 June 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how and when to use pinching tools… There is often a debate within the industry about whether or not you should pinch L&P and gel enhancements. I think there are situations where it is necessary and others where it is…

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