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Pistaschio Creative Challenge

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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Master ombré, one stroke & 3D nail art with a one-day NSI class

By Helena Biggs | 13 June 2018

Award-winning NSI educator and nail artist, Linda Hill, is to host a one-day class on 25 June at the NSI Training Academy in Manchester to help boost nail art skills. She will demonstrate the techniques required to create four on-trend, salon viable nail designs using ombré, one stroke and 3D…

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Elemis releases new Sea Lavender and Samphire body care

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2018

Inspired by the refreshing aromatic of the sea, cleanse and smooth skin with the Sea Lavender and Samphire body care range from Elemis. The uplifting body care collection blends marine extracts of Sea lavender and samphire with citrus notes of lemon and a warm grounding base of patchouli to leave…

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Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect the one colour manicure

By Katie Barnes | 12 June 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to realise your one colour polishing skills – as well as extravagant nail artistry… Seeing outrageous and eccentric nail creations posted across social media can have positive effects on the industry. It showcases the skill and imagination of techs…

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Light up your work with the Flirties Ring Light

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2018

Shine a light on your nail and beauty services with the Flirties Ring Light! Featuring a dimmable light strength and colour, this handy unit is fully adjustable for lighting up your work area. The 14″ diameter ring provides ideal lighting to your treatment area without casting shadows. Stable thanks to tripod…

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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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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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