Step-by-steps

NYE Countdown Nail Art

By Guest Writer | 25 December 2024

Get clients into the party spirit with a design that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve, courtesy of Halo VIP, Tamzin Pope. All products used are available via Pure Nails. Originally published 2023.

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Turquoise marble nail art

By Helena Biggs | 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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New Year’s Eve clock nail

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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Scratch March 2018 cover nails

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2018

Scratch cover girl & nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to get the nail look featured on the March 2018 front cover.

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Amazing agate nails

By Kat Hill | 25 February 2018

Amy Rickaby showcases a sliced agate design in Gelish tones and a nifty brush trick for perfect application… Gelish products are available via www.nailharmonyuk.com Check out more of Amy’s work by…

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Twilight teal nail design

By pagehub | 5 September 2017

Cheryl Walker created this decadent design in hard gel, complete with encapsulation for a super sparkling effect.

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Mermaid magic nails

By pagehub | 23 August 2017

Dive into this mermaid design by Scratch Stars finalist, Gemma Wainwright, using products from Izabelle Hammon Ltd…

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Totally turquoise nail design

By Guest Writer | 17 August 2017

Recreate this turquoise design using hard gel, by Scratch Star 2017 finalist, Justyna Staszewska…

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