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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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Atkinson

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, reveals that fresh mint green hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been so popular with my clients because they’re loving mint green tones and this look…

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Gerrard Int Academy

Upgrade your beauty skills this summer with intimate waxing

By Helena Biggs | 11 June 2018

Are you seeking to add a new skill to add to your beauty bow? Consider training to offer female intimate waxing, a service that never ceases to be in demand – particularly as swimsuit season approaches. The Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy, a Habia recognised training centre, is hosting the course…

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Kendall Pride Nails

MANI MONDAY: Pride month

By Sophie Nutt | 11 June 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! June is the host of Pride Month – a monthlong LGBT+ celebration, protest and act of political activism. Nearly every US city has some sort of big event – usually a large parade with plenty of rainbow…

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Judy Naake

St. Tropez founder scoops MBE in Queen’s birthday honours

By Helena Biggs | 11 June 2018

St. Tropez founder and expert beauty business woman, Judy Naaké, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours listings. Currently a fellow and patron of hair and beauty at Burton & South Derbyshire College (BSDC), Judy is has been pioneering in the development of entrepreneurs through E2E (Entrepreneurial…

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Manor Farm Spa & Clinic And Revive Beauty, Northampton

Stats see surge in new nail salons opening

By Kat Hill | 10 June 2018

The Local Data Company’s Retail and Leisure Trends Report 2017/2018 revealed that nail  and beauty salons occupy a spot in the 10 most popular retail businesses opening in 2017. Nail salon came in fifth, marking a growth from seventh position in 2017. Hair and beauty salons were in the top…

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Chantelle Crerand Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Chantelle Crerand, Chantelle’s Pretties

By Sophie Nutt | 10 June 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chantelle Crerand, of Chantelle’s Pretties, created mermaid-inspired nails for a family holiday to the seaside. “I created these nails on my hard gel nails infill – they were for a family holiday away to the seaside town of Scarborough/Whitby! I…

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