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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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The GelBottle Inc turns to Regency era to inspire 10 spring gel polish shades

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2022

The GelBottle Inc has combined the romanticism and decadence of the Regency era in its 10-piece gel polish collection for spring 2022, titled ‘Regency Bloom‘. New finishes include the semi-sheer, gold-flecked shade Jane’s Jewels, and the collection comes dressed in a beautiful satin bag, with free set of floral foilX…

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Townhouse salon launches #BeautyForUkraine effort to help fundraise & support

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2022

Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has launched #BeautyForUkraine, a 24-hour fundraiser to support those affected by the conflict with Russia. On Tuesday 8 March, Townhouse will donate 100% of all revenue from its Knightsbridge, Fitzrovia and Milton Keynes location to UNHCR Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. Townhouse…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Den, Hedon, East Yorkshire

By Callie Iley | 2 March 2022

Vicki Horner has worked in the industry for 8 years, gaining her diploma in Nail Technology in 2014. “I specialise mainly in extensions and anything nail art, I offer anything nails from builder gel manicures to sculpted nails.” “I am currently setting up a spa pedicure station ready for the…

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Discover the software that over 55,000 beauty businesses rely on daily

By Guest Writer | 1 March 2022

Time is money; a fact recognised by software company, Timely, used by over 55,000 beauty professionals. The business management software has been specifically designed to save hours each day in booking and business admin so beauty pros can concentrate on delivering an exceptional experience for clients. Key features: Appointments: Fill…

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Haywards Heath nail tech reveals her diagnosis, treatment & journey with breast cancer

By Emma Hobday | 1 March 2022

Scratch chats to Carla Fenu of Haywards Heath based salon Frankies about her breast cancer battle, and her advice for other nail techs who may be going through the same experience… Please detail your background in hair and beauty?  I decided to pursue a career in nails due to having…

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UK government approves licensing framework for non-surgical beauty treatments

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2022

Following pressure from beauty industry bodies and the APPG on Beauty, Aesthetics & Wellbeing, the government has announced that it will crack down on unregulated cosmetic procedures. An amendment to Health & Care Bill will allow the Health Secretary to introduce a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as…

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