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Points to consider before purchasing nail products

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2019

Samantha Sweet, co-founder of nail & beauty distribution & education company, Sweet Squared, offers advice for those looking to enhance their professional nail kit… When buying professional products, you should be looking for a company that asks questions such as what certificates you have. If you don’t have certificates, does…

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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Ewa Krzos, Dream Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 31 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Ewa Krzos, of Dream Nails, wears ball-ready red and gold nails for a glamorous look. “These were originally sculpted hard gel enhancements. To create this design I did a rebalance with redesign and infills on some of them with plain…

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Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2019

Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments…

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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers

By Scratch Staff | 25 March 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 24 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, wears super cute Dumbo-inspired nails. “I created my Dumbo nails by, first infilling with CND Brisa Sculpting Gel and prepping them for painting where I then using CND Shellac in Digi-Teal. To create the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Missen, Hannah Missen Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 March 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Missen, of Hannah Missen Nails, reveals pastel rainbow nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this design has been popular because spring is here and easter is on its way, which means the pastels…

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Crystal Nails reveals pretty 3-step spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 18 March 2019

Embrace spring nail colour with four pretty hues from Crystal Nails, available in its CrystaLac formula. The Most Wanted! pastel nail colour collection includes two greens, a pink and lilac that looks stunning when worn alone or alternated across nails. What’s more, snap up one of Crystal Nails’ nail art…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicolette Safar-Manesh, Nicolette’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 10 March 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicolette Safar-Manesh, of Nicolette’s Nails, wears a hand painted floral-filled nail look. “I started by using the Magpie Beauty prep system and then applied two coats of Goodness Gracious Me from the Magpie Beauty Gel Polish range. I then used…

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MANI MONDAY: Pastel dreams

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love this pastel pink and lilac nail look courtesy of talented tech, Becky Wicks, featuring two subtle glitter nails. The pretty design combines soft, delicate hues with an almond shape for a super cute partnership. To…

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