Hayley Winder Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 10 February 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & TGB Educator, wears a mani bursting with stunning blue hues and a sprinkling of glitter. “I created theis design with the glitter nail in The Gel Bottle Inc’s #goals as inspiration…

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Nailco Nail Bar

MANI MONDAY: Timeless classic

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A perfectly executed French ombré design never goes a miss and is a look that will never go out of style. Clare at Nailco Nail Bar, based in Glasgow and Aberdeen, created exactly that using Naio Nails…

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Jodie Walley Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 29 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals metallics have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the metallic look is so popular as it’s on trend and looks so effective! January is a dull month and my clients…

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Tips N Flicks

MANI MONDAY: No blue Monday

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Today marks the infamous blue Monday and whether you believe that the third Monday of the month really is particularly bleak – or whether you believe it’s simply a PR stunt – you’re bound to hear the…

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Trio of Kolinsky brushes revealed by INK London

By Kat Hill | 18 January 2019

INK London has revealed a trio of new Super Kolinsky brushes. Design to perfectly pair with the brand’s Acrylink system, the three new brushes will be available in: size 8 (A8 Golden Pearl Series) size 10 (A10 Golden Pearl Series) A size 14 (A14) joins the other two, but is bigger in…

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Kirsty Coltman

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a nail design seeing lilac, berry and violet hues, finished with Swarovski Crystals. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems Acrylic in Blackberry, Venetian Violet, Plush Berry, Lilac Quartz and Clear alongside…

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Naf Mani Monday

MANI MONDAY: Starry night

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from…

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Chelsea O Connor

WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 23 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears an icy nail look, inspired by fond memories of making snow angels. “I created the nails using coloured acrylic from Glam And Glits. I chose blue and silver for a wintery look. I…

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Acrylic

Top tips: Controlling odour during a L&P service

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2018

It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that…

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Suzanne Edge Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 20 November 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals colour blocking and marbling with an assortment of glitters and hues have been popular with her clients. “Colour blocking, marbling and glitter have all been super popular this year. My clients especially love…

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