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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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Green Nails

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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COURSE BITES: Waxperts Manscaping

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2017

Entry Requirements: This course is open to qualified Waxperts looking to gain the skills and confidence needed to deliver waxing treatments to the growing male market. Course Details: Scheduled from 10-4:30pm, this course covers intimate male waxing, as well as hair removal from the brows, ears, nose and torso. It is…

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#MANIMONDAY Leopard print nail art for short nails

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

We adore this overlay – as the leopard print-style design looks super-cute on short nails! Hannah Missen, a freelance nail tech from Leigh On Sea, Essex, used CND SHELLAC shades to create the look.  We love the pop of yellow – perfect for spring! Follow Hannah on Facebook, here.

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TECH TALK: Laura Wilson

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

We caught up with Laura Wilson, of Bellissima Nails, to learn more about her career and her rather quirky salon space…  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I first enrolled on an acrylic nail course in 2006 after admiring the work of another local tech/educator…

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MORGAN TAYLOR unveils new stamping kits

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2017

Stamp your way to speedy nail art designs in the salon with the latest launch from Morgan Taylor. The Designer Plates Nail Art Stamping Kits are available in geometric, floral and celebration themed collections. Each kit contains two stamping plates, with each plate including 14 designs, as well as sleeve…

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PERFECT EYEBROWS in seconds with Christian Faye

By Helena Biggs | 27 March 2017

Christian Faye has revealed 24 Hour Brow Kits, designed to help you create perfect-looking eyebrows in seconds that last all day. Ideal to finish off a treatment or as a retail item, the water-resistant make-up stays on until it is removed with waterproof make-up remover. Each kit includes stencils and a…

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PROSECCO FLAVOURED nail polish launched by Groupon

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2017

Leading discount and deals website, Groupon, has revealed a limited edition prosecco-flavoured nail polish to commemorate Mother’s Day this Sunday, 26 March. Allegedly made with real prosecco, the site claims that the polish ‘smells and tastes just like the real thing’ – although warns that it is not edible, and should…

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