#NowTrending: Stunning snakeskin nails by Shannon Rae Smyth
Scratch chats with Shannon Rae Smyth of Shannon Rae Nail Artist about her love for nails, as she explains how she created this striking snakeskin nail design… I started doing nails as a hobby; having always had both an interest in, and a passion for nail design. I spent…
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TECH TALK: Hannah Taylor of Hannah Taylor Beauty & Makeup
Scratch chats to Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Hannah Taylor of Hannah Taylor Beauty & Makeup about her career and future goals. Tell us about your nail career so far… My name is Hannah, and I’m a nail tech, make-up artist and beauty therapist. I’ve been working in the industry since…
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6 scarlet gel polishes added to NSI Pro Polish range
NSI Nails has added six new scarlet shades to its Pro Polish gel polish system. The Polish Pro Winter Collection includes new shades of red to ensure there’s a festive shade to suit all. Presented in a 15ml bottle, the formula sees an easy, brush-on application. The gel polish boasts…
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Dazzle this season with 3 party-inspired Halo gel polish shades
While parties may not quite be on the agenda for 2020, consider some feel-good nail shades to dazzle & catch eyes. Pure Nails has launched three Halo Gel Polish shades infused with confetti in a New Year’s Eve collection. NYE Party features a blue base with chunky glitter, Cheers! has…
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Expand your nail colour range with Purple Professional’s ‘MY Collection’
Purple Professional has unveiled its six gel polish shades in its My Collection, named after various dog breeds. The shades are highly pigmented and can be cured under UV light in 120 seconds and under LED light in 60 seconds, offering up to four weeks’ wear. The shades available are:…
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The Gel Bottle Inc becomes first nail brand to launch products into space
The Gel Bottle Inc has celebrated the launch of its galactic-inspired Infinity nail colour collection by sending the 10 shades into space. In an industry first, TGB founder Daisy Kalnina, and her team sourced a company in Sheffield to rocket the gel polish products high above the earth via a…
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TECH TALK: Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box
Scratch chats with Danny Manchip of Beau’s Beauty Box about his life as a nail tech and his incredible fundraising efforts. What is your all time favourite nail product? I’ve got to say Magpie Beauty’s gel paints. I love doing free hand nail art, and their paints are just…
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Change up your nail styles with Photochromic gel polishes
Urban Graffiti has unveiled its most adventurous gel polish range to date, the Photochromic Collection, available via Naio Nails. The collection features 12 bright shades which each change to a darker shade when exposed to UV rays. Shades available: Changing Seasons- pastel yellow to nude pink Orchid Bloom- soft yellow…
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Back To Basics: 3 steps to ensure your gel polish goes the distance
At Pure Nails, we think that Lockdown 2.0 is the perfect time to go back to basics and perfect your core skills; namely how ensure a chip-free, durable finish. Step 1: Preparation Cuticle work: This step is vital in the application of flawless gel polish. Gently push back the cuticle…
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TECH TALK: Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha
Scratch catches up with Natasha Newton of Nails by Natasha about her achievements since featuring in January 2020’s Readers Gallery and what the future holds for her career. What is it about nails that has you hooked? I’ve always enjoyed playing around with nails from a young age. It…
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