Step-by-steps

7 steps to create leopard print nail art with bow accents

By Guest Writer | 7 January 2025

Leopard print meets delicate pearls and bows with this roar-some nail art design. Han Heekyung, BANDI educator, shares how to achieve the look in seven steps, using products from the BANDI brand, available via www.bandi-cosmetics.co.uk. Originally published by Nailholic. Editor: Hyun Sun Photo: Kim Sung Sun

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How to create turquoise marble gel nail art

By Guest Writer | 23 December 2024

Dazzle and delight with this hidden turquoise marble gel nail art design, which can be recreated in nine steps. Kim Kyongha, MISS BLOSSOM founder, shares how using products from the brand’s portfolio, available via www.sontopnara.kr Originally published by Nailholic. Editor: Hyun Sun Photo: Kim Sung Sun

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Mark New Year’s Eve in style with this clock nail tutorial

By Guest Writer | 22 December 2024

Tick tock, it’s nail o’clock! Try your hand at this pretty clock-themed nail design with a touch of sparkle, courtesy of Eliza Sinoradzka, an international educator from Gloucester. Eliza used the following products from Indigo Nails UK: Gel Polish in Mr. Black Gel Polish in Mr. White White Arte Brillante Gel Brush Black Poison Arte…

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How to create bauble nail art for Christmas

By Guest Writer | 20 December 2024

Recreate this festive bauble design by following the step-by-step from nail brand, The Pro Gel.

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5 quick steps to achieve festive Christmas tree nail art

By Guest Writer | 14 December 2024

O’ Christmas tree, O’ Christmas tree! What better way to celebrate the festive season, than brushing up on your Christmas tree nail art offerings? The team at nail brand, Lecenté, share a step-by-step guide to achieving this stylish tree manicure. All products used were Lecenté, and are available here.

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Speedy Christmas tree nail art

By Guest Writer | 14 December 2024

The team at Melody Susie shares how to create this festive red and white Christmas tree nail design in five steps. All products used are available via www.melodysusie.com

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Step-by-step videos

Halo Stained Glass Live

Halo Stained Glass collection demo & tour of Pure Nails’ training centre

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 June 2024

Watch Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, demo the Halo Stained Glass gel polish collection and give a tour of Pure Nails‘ training rooms at Enhance Nail & Beauty Emporium.

Le Happy Vibes Demo Live

NAIL ART DEMO: using Light Elegance’s spring 2024 Happy Vibes collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 April 2024

Watch Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, demo two salon-friendly spring nail looks: a tie dye pattern with daisies and a sparkly ombré with swirls, using the brand’s Happy Vibes collection – available in the UK via www.lightelegance.co.uk

Ink Fusion Gel Live

Product demo: INK London’s Fusion Gel

By Helena Biggs | 12 February 2024

Award-winning INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, shares the benefits of Fusion Gel & offers an application demo for pros. Shop Fusion Gel via www.inknails.com

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Pink Aeropuffing nail design

By Scratch Staff | 26 February 2020

Georgie Smedley Group brand ambassador, Lisa Lilley, reveals how to create this delicate nail design using Gelish soak off gel polish and the Aeropuffing system, available via www.gssgroupuk.com

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Spring floral nail art look

By Scratch Staff | 26 February 2020

Brand ambassador for The Pro Gel, Ciara of Polish Sparkle Glow, reveals how to create this pretty floral nail design that’s perfect for spring. She uses the following products, available…

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Graffiti Roses

Graffiti rose nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2020

This step-by-step is courtesy of Sophie Harris-Greenslade, who was inspired by cool, customised illustrative rose patches. “A raised, realistic patch-like effect is achieved by painting the roses with the nail…

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Spring floral nail design

By Guest Writer | 31 January 2020

Tina Bell, head of education for Pure Nails & MD at Totally Polished, reveals how to create this fanciful floral nail design using shades from the spring 2020 Halo Gel…

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Blue animal print nails

By Sophie Nutt | 23 January 2020

Put a spin on animal print with this detailed fresh blue design courtesy of Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise.

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Shimmering raindrop nails

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this raindrop nail design with a touch of shimmer. “I always…

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Flashy flame nails

By Guest Writer | 20 January 2020

Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart has been in the industry for almost two decades and reveals how to create this punchy pink nail design with flames. “I always had a…

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Astonishing Nails gel ombré design

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2020

Create a chic and sophisticated gel ombré using the 1-Step Brush Builder system from Astonishing Nails. Here, the team reveals how in nine steps. Get your hands on the system…

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Marbled nail design

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Offering a speedy yet effective look, try your hand at this technique for creating marbled designs using gel polish from Anastasiia Morozova…

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Watercolour floral nails

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne, created this floral look with Salon System Gellux shades…

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Cool ceramics

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2020

Sophie Harris-Greenslade creates this ‘cool ceramics’ design inspired by the streets of Lisbon and it’s tile art. “When planning nail art designs, I love taking a hint or small detail…

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Galaxy nail look

By Sophie Nutt | 8 January 2020

Try recreating this ultimate galaxy nail design by Natasha Lee! Natasha says: “Galaxy nails return into the spotlight year after year, and I personally love them! You can embrace this…

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Stained glass nail design

By Scratch Staff | 8 January 2020

Justyna Maris of GoDiva Nails shares how to create this stained glass-style nail design using products from Indigo Nails. Mix up the shades to adapt the look for all seasons.

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Booming & beautiful

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2020

London-based nail stylist and avid competitor, Andreea Simona Ignat, reveals how to perfect a timeless baby boomer style.

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French sparkle

By Scratch Staff | 5 January 2020

Add a little va-va-voom to your client’s manicure with gorgeous, glittering tips and a touch of ring finger detailing. Nails and design by Kayley Cairns, Akzentz U.K. Ace educator, Essex.

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Gelish Flourishes

By Kat Hill | 4 January 2020

Recreate this swirling design with the Gelish Champagne & Moonbeams collection from Nail Harmony UK…

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