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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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How to take care of your nail tools

By Katie Barnes | 24 May 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to take care of your tekking essentials; your tools. From scissors and cuticle pushers to tweezers and nippers, the sharp implements you use as a professional nail technician must be properly maintained. To perform safe and professional nail treatments, it…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lucy Pastorelli Nails and Training, Eckington, Sheffield

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2017

When she was just 21, Lucy Pastorelli opened the doors to her very own nails and training centre. Based in a historic building, the salon has created a tranquil environment in Eckington with a polished and professional interior. Now open for three years, the salon and academy are thriving. “The building was built…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Toni Valentine

By Kat Hill | 23 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Toni Valentine has found her clients have been requesting chameleon glitters. “This type of glitter is beautiful to look at,” Toni explains. “They change colour in different lights, giving of two designs in one. I’ve found they always become…

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UK NAIL TECH 2017 winners revealed at Beauty UK

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2017

The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail Art and UK Student Nail Tech.   The results are: Student Tip & Overlay 1st Kelly Svesen 2nd Megan Bullock…

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ALL THAT JAZZ launches Utopia collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 May 2017

All That Jazz is taking clients on a whirlwind journey to paradise destinations with the launch of its new collection. Utopia features four exotic nail shades that have each been designed to spark different daydreams. The shades are as follows: Dubai – a fiery hot red to evoke visions of…

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GET SET for a carnival with Pure Nails

By Kat Hill | 22 May 2017

Pure Nails has added 12 new colours to its Halo Gel Polish range. The new Carnival Collection will ensure your nail styling is ready for the summer months ahead, comprising summer shimmers and sparkles. The collection sees: Calypso, a pinky coral Festival, a sunny yellow and pink glitter Celebration, a…

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