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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 create turquoise marble gel nail art

By Guest Writer | 23 December 2024

Dazzle and delight with this hidden turquoise marble gel nail art design, which can be recreated in nine steps. Kim Kyongha, MISS BLOSSOM founder, shares how using products from the brand’s portfolio, available via www.sontopnara.kr Originally published by Nailholic. Editor: Hyun Sun Photo: Kim Sung Sun

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Introverted nail techs: how to grow your skills & clientele comfortably

By Lilly Delmage | 22 December 2024

Do you love the creative aspect of being a nail professional: perfecting enhancements and getting arty, but find it challenging to converse with clients and colleagues? You’re not alone. A need to recharge after client interactions or feeling most comfortable in quiet environments are signs of introversion. The word ‘introvert’…

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Mark New Year’s Eve in style with this clock nail tutorial

By Guest Writer | 22 December 2024

Tick tock, it’s nail o’clock! Try your hand at this pretty clock-themed nail design with a touch of sparkle, courtesy of Eliza Sinoradzka, an international educator from Gloucester. Eliza used the following products from Indigo Nails UK: Gel Polish in Mr. Black Gel Polish in Mr. White White Arte Brillante…

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30 adorable Christmas gonk nail ideas you’ll want to try

By Scratch Staff | 21 December 2024

Merry Gonkmas! To help you bring a cute touch to festive styling, we’ve rounded up 30 nail art looks inspired by the loveable Christmas gonk…

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How the water bill increase will impact beauty businesses & 6 ways to reduce consumption

By Helena Biggs | 20 December 2024

The average water bill in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, according to water regulator, Ofwat. This is equivalent to an average extra cost of £31 per year. Southern Water customers will be worst affected – with a 53% hike in bills. Lesley Blair…

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Revealed: the 5 nations that dazzled at a nail art championship in Paris

By Alex Fox | 20 December 2024

The 2024 Nations Championship, organised by Cécilia Gimenez of NailArt France Events, brought nail professionals from across the globe together in a dazzling showcase of creativity, skill and nail artistry. The event was held in two parts: live technical tests took place at Disneyland Paris in September 2024, and online…

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