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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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Christmas nail art: 16 festive winter wonderland manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 11 December 2024

This season, snowy, magical landscapes dominate nail canvases, boasting sparkling snowflakes, white-dusted fir trees and reflective icicles. As for a colour palette, work with whites, silvers, blues, greens and browns to encapsulate a snowy winter walk. Here’s 16 snowy woodland manicures to inspire your nail creations…

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How to: Heart cable knit nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 December 2024

Winter calls for cosy jumpers – and not just to wear! Sport cable knit patterns on nails for a sweet nod to the season, as shown by Glitterbels ambassador, Stacey Machin. All products used are available via www.glitterbels.com

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Christmas nail art tutorial: glitter reindeer design

By Guest Writer | 10 December 2024

This sparkling reindeer style comes courtesy of Halo VIP, Abi Garvey – who shares a tutorial using the brand below…

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5 steps to create a Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer nail

By Guest Writer | 10 December 2024

This Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer nail design comes courtesy of Halo VIP, Tina Hallows, who shares a step-by-step below.

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CTPA unveils Agenda for Government to aid sustainable beauty industry growth

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2024

The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) formally launched its ‘Agenda for Government’ at a reception in the Houses of Parliament on 3 December. The UK trade association, which represents companies involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetics and personal care products, outlined a series of proposals to help the industry…

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From DIY nails to owning a home salon: how one tech turned her passion into a business

By Lilly Delmage | 9 December 2024

Bedfordshire-based nail tech, Jodie Day of @talonsbyjodie, started her nail journey simply wanting to learn how to do her own nails, however she enjoyed the training so much that she decided to turn it into her career. Jodie began her training in 2021 while pregnant, seeking a creative outlet. She…

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