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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in the neon hues of the rainbow! Queen of flame nail art, Miss Betty Rose, knows exactly how to put a…

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MANI MONDAY: Simple autumn

By Sophie Nutt | 18 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There are many things to love about autumn: the festive Christmas drinks menu at your local coffee shop, burnt orange and red leaves, fresh sunny mornings, blankets… The list is endless. But there’s one thing we love…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 17 November 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, wears a stunning abstract design on natural nails. “I usually wear gel polish on natural nails so I used Gelish products from Nail Harmony UK to create this look. I applied all three colours…

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MANI MONDAY: Warm celestial

By Sophie Nutt | 4 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Tomorrow evening marks bonfire night, so its only right that this week’s mani Monday makes a subtle nod to the 5th November. This design by talented tech, Amy Rickaby (of @beautyworksbyamy), uses The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB…

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Add arty additions with INK London Foil Gel

By Kat Hill | 26 October 2019

INK London has revealed its new nail art addition – Foil Gel The gel can be used to offer full coverage foil application or create a multitude of designs. Presented in a handy 15ml bottle and brush format, the gel is UV/LED curable with a cure time if 60 seconds for…

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How to promote Halloween nail art

By Sophie Nutt | 21 October 2019

In case we haven’t mentioned it enough, Halloween is right around the corner, which means client requests of all that is spooky will start rolling in – if they haven’t already. But how do your existing clients, and potential new ones, know that you’re offering seasonal nail art to meet…

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Tales from a tech visit to Swarovski HQ

By Katie Barnes | 27 September 2019

Earlier this year, 15 educators, including myself, were honoured to be selected as the first UK and Ireland education team for Swarovski Crystal Beauty Academy. This education team is the first pilot for the global team, led by Marian Newman. We recently had the exciting and exclusive opportunity of being…

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Celebrity tech to host two nail art workshops in November

By Scratch Staff | 26 September 2019

Salon owner and celebrity nail artist, Amy Ganney, is hosting two nail art workshops this November for those proficient in gel and acrylic use. In collaboration with The Edge Nails & Beauty, with which Amy has a nail art range, the talented tech will host a Gel Nail Art Techniques…

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MANI MONDAY: Lola Bunny

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Who doesn’t love Lola Bunny? This nail design by @miunailsart at ISLA Berlin is sassy yet super sweet, seeing baby blue hues combine with hand painted art of the fabulous Looney Tunes character, alternative French tips, the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals geometric nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Geometric has to be my favourite acrylic design! My clients love it as it can be created in so many ways,…

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