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.

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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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Splashes of Colour

By Kat Hill | 13 March 2019

Recreate this colourful look courtesy of Leila Monroy, owner of The Gelly Bar…

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Bright & Bold

By Scratch Staff | 11 March 2019

It’s time to be bold and bright! Salon System nail expert, Julie Anne Larivière, created this look using Gellux…

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Multi-Colored Flowers with Gelish Art Form

By Kat Hill | 6 March 2019

Create this bright budding flower design using Gelish Art Form Gels, available from www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk

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A Sweet, Sparkly Escape

By Scratch Staff | 6 March 2019

CND™ nail tech, Tabby Casto reveals how to create this pretty nail design using CND’s Sweet Escape collection, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Tabby on Instagram @tabbyfa…

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Teal tortoiseshell nail art

By Scratch Staff | 20 February 2019

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, created a teal tortoiseshell look using Gellux…

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Marvellous Marble with Anastasiia Morozova

By Kat Hill | 18 February 2019

“Alcohol inks are very popular at the moment!” reveals Anastasiia Morozova. “I love this style of nail art, I think it afford such an interesting effect. Don’t be surprise if your…

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Nudecrylics Florals with Lisa Dunlop

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2019

Recreate this 3d floral look by Lisa Dunlop using Cuccio’s Ultra Clear Monomer and the Nudecrylics range…

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February 2019 Scratch cover nails: step-by-step

By Scratch Staff | 1 February 2019

Recreate the nail look as seen on the front cover of February 2019’s Scratch magazine, with a hand from session nail technician, Metta Francis. Metta used iZ Beauty of London…

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Starry, Starry Blue

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2019

Recreate this starry blue design courtesy of Salon System nail expert Karen Louise. Salon System Gellux products are available via wholesalers nationwide.  

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A Floral Fantasy with Gelish

By Scratch Staff | 30 January 2019

Nail Harmony UK educator, Nicole Parker, reveals how to create this pretty floral design using Gelish’s spring 2019 collection, The Colour Of Petals, and Gelish Art Form Gels. All Gelish…

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Pretty Petals with Gelish Art Form Gel

By Scratch Staff | 16 January 2019

Create this budding flower design using Gelish Art Form Gels, available from www.nailharmonyuk.co.uk

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A Colourful Combo

By Kat Hill | 10 January 2019

Anastasiia Morozova shares this colourful design… Read more from Anastasiia in the January issue of Scratch!

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Scarlet Woman

By Scratch Staff | 26 December 2018

Brillbird educator and multi-Nailympia champion, Neringa Alsauskiene, reveals how to create these stunning scarlet enhancements. Follow her work on Facebook.

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Sealed with a Kiss

By Scratch Staff | 21 November 2018

Recreate this pretty plaid look, sealed with a kiss! The look was created using shades from The Forever Fabulous collection. Available from  Nail Harmony UK, the collection sees twelve shades, capturing…

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THE GREAT SCRATCH SHOOT OUT: The winning nail design

By Kat Hill | 1 November 2018

Winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2018, Ivana Prokic, shares the steps to her winning nail look. Read the full interview with Ivana in the November issue…

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Forever Fabulous: Marilyn Monroe

By Scratch Staff | 3 October 2018

Recreate this design featuring Marilyn Monroe’s iconic moment! The Forever Fabulous collection from Nail Harmony UK sees twelve new shades, capturing the spirit of the Hollywood starlet. “Marilyn Monroe is a one…

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