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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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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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Nsi Sugar Factory

NSI launches six super-sweet Polish Pro nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2018

NSI has launched Sugar Factory, a collection of six super-sweet shades in its Polish Pro formula. Available in 15ml bottles – separately or as a full collection, the pastel hues are perfect for spring nail designs and creating delectable nail artistry. The shades are affectionately titled Gum Drop, Sugar Rush,…

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Creative Claws, Holyhead, Wales

Salon in the Spotlight: Creative Claws, Holyhead, Wales

By Kat Hill | 28 March 2018

With its fresh and floral décor, it’s eternally spring at Creative Claws. Located Holyhead, Wales, Sophie Pritchard’s business relocated to a new premise at the beginning of the year; seeing a fresh start for the salon. “Creative Claws was founded around three years ago,” reveals Sophie. “I was renting a…

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Create high impact enhancements with Star Nails’ Master Acrylic Powder

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2018

Featuring high-grade, finely milled polymers, the Master Acrylic Powder from Star Nails offers to glide onto nails smoothly and requires minimal filing. Flow treated and sifted, the Master Acrylic Powders boast crystal clear finishes with transparent shades and crisp, rich coverage with coloured powders. The powders are available in a…

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How to create epic social media content

By Scratch Staff | 27 March 2018

Theresa Cientanni, marketing expert and founder of My Social Salon, reveals how to create exciting and engaging social media content for your nail business… We all lead busy lives, so the last thing we want to do is spend hours creating and researching content ideas. There are two main types…

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Client reveals results of Jessica natural nail care

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2018

The nail experts at Gerrard International were on hand to nurse one client’s natural nails back to health with Jessica’s results-driven service and the brand’s prescriptive range of products. The Jessica manicure sees a studied approach to create the prime foundation for colour. The brand’s natural nail analysis technique helps…

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Grace La Beeby

Stylish new options revealed by uniform supplier

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2018

Spring clean your work wardrobe with new styles from La Beeby – perfect for polishing your professional appearance. In addition, La Beeby has revealed a new shade for the season. Mulberry is a flattering shade for all skin tones and a brighter option for professionals wanting to make a statement with…

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