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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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Spring daisy nail style

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2023

Step into spring with this nail art by Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Jordan Ward.

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Marble floral nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2023

Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise, has created a floral marble step-by-step…

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Finalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2023

An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners, mentors and educators submitted testimonials and imagery 1-28 February, and Monday 10 April revealed five finalists in each of the…

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Ombré nails with a touch of opal shimmer

By Guest Writer | 9 April 2023

Tracy Walford of Nails By Tracy, Surrey, shares how to create this soft ombré style, finished with a sparkling opal shimmer.

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Get your tickets NOW for Glitterbels’ Builder Gel Launch Party

By Chloe Randall | 9 April 2023

Glitterbels has released tickets for its Builder Gel Launch Party, an event to celebrate the expansion of its builder gel range. Set to be a fun filled event, the event takes place at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on Sunday 25th June 2023 and tickets include: Live demos Swatching Giveaways…

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Nail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas 

By Callie Iley | 8 April 2023

Lover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her experiences in the industry. Regularly painting her own nails with polish or getting her nails done professionally, Yas decided to…

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