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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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Artisan, Evesham

By Kat Hill | 21 June 2017

Nail are close to home for Sue Smith! Living above her new salon means she’s never too far from her passion. Recently re-ignited, Sue dove back into the world of nails, retraining and setting out to craft her perfect salon. “I already owned a shop on the high street in Evesham,  with…

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NAIL SALON SNAP goes viral

By Kat Hill | 21 June 2017

A student from Texas caused a storm when her recent trip to the nail salon went viral thanks to her Snapchat solution. While waiting for appointment in her local salon, 18-year-old Emma Young had a dilemma – more than just choosing her colour. “I was looking at the nail options,…

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TECH TALK: Corissa Williams

By Helena Biggs | 20 June 2017

Corissa Williams details her love for Gelish and reveals who she admires in the industry.  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I chose to become a nail tech in 2013. I’ve always loved doing my own nails from a young age so thought why not invest…

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LCN INTRODUCE Wow

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2017

Have seen LCN’s WOW two-step system yet? The range features twelve nail shades and a top coat, with no base coat and UV/LED light required. Affording a finish that lasts for up to ten days, the photo-initiators contained in the top coat cross-link with the oligomers contained in the hybrid gel…

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FUN IN THE SUN gel polish collection launches via Nail Creation

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2017

Nail Creation has unveiled four punchy gel polish hues for summer, including the bright yellow Beach Bum and juicy Watermelon shades. The shades – in its Glamazone range – are self levelling and hard wearing, with an ultra glossy, scratch resistant finish. Ideal for summer, the collection is completed with…

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BRILLBIRD TO hold open day for nail products in Doncaster

By Helena Biggs | 19 June 2017

The award-winning Beauty Lounge in Doncaster is hosting an open day on Sunday 25 June for any nail professionals interested in products by, or training with Brillbird. Salon owner and Brillbird educator, Michelle Brookes, will be on hand to demonstrate, alongside UK director, Liliya Moss. There will be exclusive special…

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