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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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Starting a new nail business

By Kat Hill | 29 May 2018

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System Gellux techspert and owner of SKETCHED by J-A Nails, highlights some areas to consider… “Starting a new business isn’t easy but it doesn’t have to be complicated either, just be prepared to do some research. First of all, location is key. If you don’t have a large clientele…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 29 May 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, reveals that kitschy chic leaf designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Palm tree, leafy patterns have been a huge trend in high-end designer clothes for spring/summer collections. As well as that,…

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Rylan Clark-Neal to host the Scratch Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 28 May 2018

Get your feet tapping, dig out a party outfit and embrace disco fever – as the Scratch Summer Party returns on Sunday 15 July, and YOU’RE invited! Offering an opportunity to get glammed up, let your hair down and mingle with fellow members of the nail industry, this event is…

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MANI MONDAY: Palm trees in Palm Springs

By Sophie Nutt | 28 May 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s hot hot hot this bank holiday Monday as England is expected to reach hotter temperatures than some of our favourite holiday destinations. We love this all-American nail look inspired by the exotic Californian city of Palm…

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Revel Nail dip system joins Pro Impressions portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 28 May 2018

The Revel Nail dip system is available in the UK via Pro Impressions. The official UK distributor has 29 Revel Nail dip shades available via its website, alongside the system’s Pro Base, Activator, Finish Gel and Brush Softener. Affording strong nail enhancements at speed, the dip system is ideal for time-poor…

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Offer precise brow services with new Wax:One Tweezers

By Kat Hill | 27 May 2018

Add to your kit with the new Wax:One Tweezers from Sweet Squared. A must-have tool for therapists providing precise brow waxing services, the new Wax:One Tweezers are hand-finished and manufactured in Italy from high grade stainless steel. The soft grip and precision point on the tweezers makes them easy to handle.…

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