Lecente Nail Shadows

Lecenté releases three nude Nail Shadows for dazzling art effects

By Zoe Wickens | 5 February 2020

Lecenté has added three stunning Nail Shadow shades to its existing range. Butterscotch, Cappuccino and Cinnamon are pure pigmented mica nail shadows that can be applied directly onto cured gel polish with the Lecenté P1 Brush to create a variety of effects or mixed with L&P and hard gel. Butterscotch…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5

By Guest Writer | 5 February 2020

Hey Scratch readers! This week, fairytale week has returned and it’s a favourite of mine. We didn’t have as many manicures to prepare this week due to sickness but we were still there to create dramatic nail art for different characters. Here is a couple of my personal favourite looks from this…

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Karolina Nowak

#ManiMonday: Black heart nails

By Zoe Wickens | 3 February 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, alternative Valentine’s Day inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Karolina Nowak of Magnifique Nails Lab creates nail designs alongside working as a photographer and blogger. After passing her first nail exam in 2017, she has slowly increased her work as a…

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Halo First Bloom

Halo Gel Polish unveils spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2020

Pure Nails has welcomed six new shades to its Halo Gel Polish collection for springtime mani/pedis. The creamy pastel hues in the First Bloom collection are inspired by popular flowers, and include the soft yellow Primrose and pale pink Rosehip, alongside minty Wild Fern and mauve Wisteria. Halo Gel Polish…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4

By Guest Writer | 29 January 2020

Hey Scratch readers! From Dancing On Ice to the National Television Awards (NTAs), this week has kept me quite busy. I love seeing my work on-screen but it’s always amazing seeing the celebrities and professional skaters on the red carpet wearing my nails. They really are ‘pinch me’ moments. But, as much as we try…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dominique Sharpe, Beau’tique Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 January 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dominique Sharpe, of Beau’tique Beauty, has revealed rich grape hues with added sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been so popular because many of my clients chose full-on festive nail art over…

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The Gel Bottle Inc hosts annual meet-up for staff & educators

By Sophie Nutt | 28 January 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc took to Huddersfield to host its annual meet-up for staff and educators. The meet-up took place earlier this month and spanned across two full days and nights, encouraging techs to take some time-out with fellow educators. The #TeamTGB schedule included a jewellery-making workshop, business seminars, speciality…

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Nail Tech Sian Peters' Cactus Design

Tech Talk: Sian Peters

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Sian Peters, to learn more about her industry journey… Sian Peters, nail tech at Halo Hair & Nails in Bearsden, Glasgow began her nail journey began about eight years ago when she completed a Diploma in Nail Technology with NSI in Glasgow. She is…

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Samantha Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha

By Sophie Nutt | 21 January 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, reveals lace nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Clients love the lace design because it can be used with so many colours and it is a really classy nail look.…

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Ink Rock Plus

INK adds superior high-shine top coat to gel polish range

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2020

INK London has introduced Rock Plus to its range; a gel polish top coat that surpasses the original Rock top coat in offering next-level shine and shine longevity. Designed to be used with iLac Gel Polish and the xLac All-In-One Gel Polish range, Rock Plus boasts a high viscosity and…

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