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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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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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Kissed By Mii Exfoliating Gloves

How to apply tanning products perfectly

By Guest Writer | 16 March 2018

Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, explains why it’s all in the prep step when it comes to the perfect tan… Whether you’re delivering a smooth, streak-free tan in the tanning booth or teaching your clients techniques to guarantee great results at home – it’s important to prep the…

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What makes a great business headshot?

By Erica Turley | 15 March 2018

Nail stylist, Erica Turley, reveals why she’s shying away from corporate-style headshots and expressing her creativity with a new style of portrait to help build her brand… New Year, new photo! I needed a new headshot/business portrait as I no longer have long, grey hair and I don’t wear a…

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COURSE BITES: Lecenté Perfecting Powders

By Kat Hill | 15 March 2018

Course Details: “This class has been designed to focus almost entirely on powder application,” reveals Maria Cientanni, director at Lecenté. “This includes our Chrome, Neon Powders and Stardust products and our Layer It! “There is a focus on chrome and neon powder application, along with the chroming technique with Stardust and…

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Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury launches exclusive Pro programme for professional make-up artists

By Sophie Nutt | 14 March 2018

British make-up artist, Charlotte Tilbury, has launched a professional membership programme for her eponymous beauty and skincare brand. Armed with the motto, ‘give a woman the right make-up and she can conquer the world’, Charlotte Tilbury has transitioned from being one of the most sought after make-up artists of the…

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Chic

Work it out with China Glaze Chic Physique collection

By Kat Hill | 13 March 2018

Move and shake into the new season with China Glaze spring collection – Chic Physique. Inspired by chic workout styles and athleisure-loving girls on the go, the collection sees 12 punchy, new shades in a variety of crème and shimmer finishes. New colours includes: Girl On The Glo – champagne…

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Emma Clark Nails

#TRENDING TUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 13 March 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty, says that nail sets using a variety of products and styles have been popular with her clients recently as they opt for more daring looks. “I’m doing quite a few…

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