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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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.

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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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Mermaid magic

By Guest Writer | 3 January 2020

Scratch Stars award-winning nail blogger, Natasha Lee, reveals how to create this magical iridescent mermaid nail look. Discover more at www.natashalee.info

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Tie-Dye Dreams

By Scratch Staff | 2 January 2020

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, reveals how to create this tie-dye inspired nail design using the Gellux Soak Off Gel Polish Soul Sister collection, available from wholesalers nationwide.  

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Stars & Sparkle

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Add subtle shimmer and stars to nails in a step-by-step from Salon System expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, using Gellux products available from wholesalers nationwide.

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A Sparkling Statement Piece

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Try your hand at this pink nail design and matching ring by Anastasiia Morozova that uses nail art foil to imitate the deep, glittering effect found in precious stones…  

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Party Fever

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

En Vogue ambassador, Deanna Stelmaschuk, shares a fun, vibrant step-by-step created using En Vogue products, available via www.envoguenails.com

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Classic French with Gelish Dip

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Discover how to create the classic French manicure using the Gelish Dip system, available via Nail Harmony UK.

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Frosty fingertips by Kayley Cairns

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Embrace the inner ice queen with a speedy step-by-step from award-winning tech, Kayley Cairns, using products from www.hazeldixonnails.com

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By The Light Of The Moon

By Kat Hill | 28 December 2019

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

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Pretty Poinsettia

By Scratch Staff | 15 December 2019

Scratch Stars One Stroke Artist of the Year 2018 & 2019 winner, Rebecca Isaac, used the one-stroke technique to create the crimson petals of this poinsettia flower.

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Winter embellishments step-by-step

By Guest Writer | 5 December 2019

‘Tis the season for sparkle, so have a go at recreating this eye-catching nail look by Sophie Harris-Greenslade… “I’ve had an image of a beautiful dress from a Chanel Haure…

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Little Drummer Girl by Gelish & Nail Harmony UK

By Scratch Staff | 4 December 2019

Stand to attention and seek inspiration from this design from Nail Harmony UK and Gelish, featuring shades from the playful Little Miss Nutcracker collection…

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In Stitches

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2019

Recreate this knitted nail art design by Amy Rickaby…

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Happy Holly-Days by Carrie-Leigh Allen

By Scratch Staff | 2 December 2019

Add a luxe guided effect to your festive nail art with this look from Carrie-Leigh Allen, northwest educator for Artistic Nail Design. Artistic Nail Design products are available from Louella Belle…

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Poinsettia Petals by Amanda Hawtree-Taft

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2019

Amanda Hawtree-Taft, absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails UK, created this oh-so-pretty poinsettia designs… Crystal Nails products are available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk

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Sparkling Snowflakes

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019

Sophie Harris-Greenslade, aka The Illustrated Nail, reveals how to create a sparkling snowflake design that’s perfect for winter and the festive season.

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Step-by-step: A candlelit Christmas

By Scratch Staff | 25 November 2019

Light the way with this charming candle design from Monika Kupien. The candle sees an extra glimmer thanks to gold nail art foil!

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