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Speedy Christmas tree nail art

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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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How to paint an adorable Santa Claus nail in 9 steps

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Check out this step-by-step by nail educator, Eliza Sinoradzka.

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Five steps to paint a Halloween-ready Scream nail

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This Scream-inspired nail art, by Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names & Footlogix brand ambassador at Sweet Squared, Laura Chree, is perfect for Halloween! All products mentioned are available via Sweet Squared.

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Want to create bright Halloween nails? Here’s how to paint colourful skull nail art

By Guest Writer

Gems Nail Team ambassador, Nina Tully, reveals how to create this cute skull design, perfect for those seeking a bold Halloween nail look.

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How to create the chic OPI nail design on Scratch’s August 2024 cover

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OPI’s updated GelColor formula has launched, now featuring Intelli-Gel™ technology, and is shown on Scratch’s August 2024 edition cover. The brand has shared how the fun cover design was created, in the below step-by-step… Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, comments: “Micro French tips and cuffs are trending, but this design is a fresh…

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Flame nail art using Glitterbels’ Rock Chick collection

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Content creator at Glitterbels HQ, Stacey Machin, shares how to create a fierce flame nail design using shades from the brand’s Rock Chick collection of punky Hema Free Gel Polishes…

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An insight into Gellux Minis, featuring a nail art demo

By Rebecca Hitchon

Salon System and Gellux expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, tells us all about the Gellux Minis, 36 gel polish shades in 8ml mini sizes, and gives a spring nail art demo using them.

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DEMO: Magnetic PowerGel

By Helena Biggs

Seeking a new enhancement system to add to your nail menu? Magnetic Nail Design educator & UK distributor, Magda Gniewek, demos the PowerGel system, which has strength & sculpting capabilities. Save 20% throughout Feb 2022 with code SCRATCH at magneticnails.uk

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Smoky Sparkle Ombré Jojo Wickens Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish

Smoky sparkle ombré with Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish

By Scratch Staff

Light Elegance educator, Jojo Wickens, shares how to create a marbled ombré nail look using the Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish system. Light Elegance products are available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Jojo on Instagram & watch more videos by clicking here. 

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Disco ball nails

By Guest Writer | 31 December 2020

Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created a disco ball-inspired step by step using the new GELLUX Star Attraction.

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Sparkle nails

By Guest Writer | 28 December 2020

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a sparkle-inspired nail step-by-step using the new GELLUX Star Attraction Collection.

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3D Santa Claus nail

By Guest Writer | 1 December 2020

Follow along as Indigo Nails Lab’s Agnieszka Ciężka shows you how to create this sweet Santa nail look featuring 3d design elements… Indigo Nails Lab products are available in the…

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Pretty pastel hearts

By Guest Writer | 19 November 2020

IKON.IQ creative partner, Stella Sampson, created this pretty pastel purple heart design using products from the range.

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Scorpio nails

By Guest Writer | 5 November 2020

To celebrate Scorpio season, Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created this step-by-step inspired by the intelligent and determined water sign. She used Gellux gel polish shades, available via…

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Glow in the dark neon cat nails

By Guest Writer | 2 November 2020

Salon System nail expert Julie-Anne has created a glowing cats step-by-step using the brand’s Gellux gel polish system, available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Galaxy foil nails

By Guest Writer | 15 October 2020

This gorgeous galaxy foils step by step was created by Kirstan Hart of Nail Hart using SNA Professional Foil Fix.

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How to perfect the classic French manicure using gel

By Guest Writer | 4 August 2020

Ewa Krzos, The GelBottle Inc educator, shares her secrets to perfecting the smile line in this classic French step-by-step…

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Light Elegance Summer Nail Art

Light Elegance citrus nail design

By Guest Writer | 30 July 2020

Light Elegance UK education ambassador, Jo Wickens shares this super citrus inspired design using Light Elegance’s new zesty Summer Squeeze collection. Products are available via Sweet Squared at www.sweetsquared.com You will need…

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Armoured nail art

By Callie Iley | 29 June 2020

This speedy nail art technique was created by en Vogue ambassador, Deanna Stelmaschuk, who comments, “tTechs should consider nail art for their menu because it’s a very profitable add-on to…

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MTV retro nail art

By Guest Writer | 24 June 2020

Check out this MTV-inspired design by Lisa Lilley, using Gelish products! Lisa describes her inspiration for the nail art, saying, “I couldn’t resist doing a 80s/90s retro-inspired nail art to…

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Pink leopard nails

By Callie Iley | 19 June 2020

Salon System nail expert, Rosanna Hatherell, reveals how to great this vibrant pink leopard design using Salon System Gellux products, available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Blue quartz nails

By Callie Iley | 27 May 2020

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a dreamy blue quartz nail design using the Gellux range of products. All products mentioned are available via wholesalers nationwide.

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Rainforest animal nails

By Kat Hill | 9 May 2020

“I was inspired by the nature of Brazil so chose to mix the animals of the rainforest with the country’s flowers,” says Sinead Bulley. “I decided to use the cloisonné painting…

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Daisy French manicure

By Sophie Nutt | 1 May 2020

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert, shows how to create a simple but stunning floral French ideal for summer months.

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Timeless red nails

By Callie Iley | 13 April 2020

This sophisticated red nail design with hearts is courtesy of Metta Francis, in partnership with Salon Services. “Couple a red gel polish  with a layer of glitter and you’ve got…

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