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Go nuts for 60 pistachio green nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 27 February 2025

Check out entries to the 26 February 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: pistachio green nails. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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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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Winners of Light Elegance UK nail art kits revealed

By Helena Biggs | 22 June 2018

Light Elegance UK has revealed the winners of its prize giveaway, run throughout May. The company offered up two Signature Series Art Kits, each packed with all the tools needed to replicate a stunning nail design by the brand’s ambassador and international educator, Celina Rydén. Selected at random from hundreds…

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Lecenté welcomes three new partners

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2018

Lecenté has welcomed three new talented nail artists to is roster of partners – Bethel Coleman, Emily Geer and Debbie Mccracken at DMC Nail Studio. Joining Amanda Trivett and Jenny Nagorski, the trio will support and represent the Lecenté brand online, at events and in some product development. “We are…

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How to squeeze in all regular clients this busy summer season

By Scratch Staff | 21 June 2018

Jamie Long, lead HD Brows stylist, serves up advice on ensuring your clients are kept satisfied with the appointments they need this busy summer season, and details more about the HD Brows treatment… Summer is in full swing and for once we are enjoying some warm weather. Most of us…

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Gellux adds sizzling shades to gel polish range

By Helena Biggs | 21 June 2018

Ole! Pull out your maracas and get ready to flamenco with joy, as the Bella Señorita range from Salon System Gellux has landed. The brand’s summer collection is inspired by Latin vibes, capturing modern glamour in its eight hues. Aptly named, the shades include Beautiful Barcelona, Sangria Time, Adios Amigo,…

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Five minutes with Charlotte Tilbury

By Sophie Nutt | 21 June 2018

Upon launching the Charlotte Tilbury Pro membership programme, allowing make-up artists and students backstage access to her world-renowned empire of products, Scratch caught up with Charlotte Tilbury about her love for make-up, the beauty industry and her advice for aspiring artists… From where did your passion for make-up begin? My ambition and…

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Define lashes with new Hive Lash Tint shade

By Sophie Nutt | 20 June 2018

Designed for a more subtle approach to eyelash tinting, No. 4 Urban Grey is the latest addition to the range of Lash Tints from Hive of Beauty. Although eyebrow and eyelash tinting is a relatively quick and easy way to boost a clients look with effective results, No. 4 Urban…

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