Embrace opulence with Artistic Nail Design’s Dripping In Diamonds collection
Inspired by the opulent allure of the holiday period, Artistic Nail Design has launched its Dripping In Diamonds collection, featuring six striking seasonal shades. Offering three rich crèmes and three sparkling glitters to add dazzling dimension, the Dripping In Diamonds collection suits both colour lovers and those exploring their dark…
Read MoreWant nails that dazzle? Add a little bit of Fairy Dust from Pure Nails
Transform nails into dazzling seasonal styles with Pure Nails’ Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat, Fairy Dust. Featuring mesmerising multi-coloured glitter to suit a range of sparkling seasonal looks, complete Halo Gel Polish application with the Fairy Dust Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat for a festive finish over any shade. Packaged in a…
Read More21 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics
Feeling festive? Scratch rounds up 20 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics… 1. Mii Colour Confidence Trio Set The Colour Confidence Trio Set of Colour Confidence nail polishes offers three colourways, including festive reds and seasonal purples in a range of finishes, presented in a retail-friendly box. 2. Lecenté…
Read MoreThe Nail Lab moves into gel product market with Hema-free NU:gel launch
Launching with seven shades of builder gel and seven shades of gel polish, The Nail Lab has introduced its NU:gel range. Founded by multi-Scratch Star award winner, nail technician & educator, Paulina Zdrada, The Nail Lab has expanded its product offering with the launch of its NU:gel system. The NU:gel…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Crystal Tips, Kenfig Hill, Wales
For Welsh salon, Crystal Tips, 2023 has been a year of recognition and success. In May 2023, the team at Crystal Tips were delighted to be announced as the winners of Nail Salon of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. From this, creative director, Sarah Nicholls was…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Alice Knight. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Fall Foliage’ in the bid to win a prize from Light Elegance. Judged by Scratch’s copywriter,…
Read MoreWant to create on-trend, velvet nail looks? Check out Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish
Create ultra-plush and shimmering magnetised manicures with Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish. Reacting to magnetic force to create sparkling nail art designs, the magnetic pigments are available in four shades or as two limited edition, holiday-ready duos, suiting both subtle and bold seasonal nail styling. Each duo includes…
Read More6 top tips for creating great nail content – from The World’s Star Nail Artist
Being a nail technician is more than just creating nail art, with many techs learning to create content for self-promotion. Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, shares her six top tips for creating great nail content… 1. Banish the blur Before taking photos and…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Millie Copsey of NailSpace
A lover of abstract styles, mix-and-match designs, and monochrome aesthetics, Millie Copsey discovered her passion for nail art during the lockdown, using her creative skills from her background in graphic design to carve out a career in nails. Having been a creative individual for as long as she can remember,…
Read MoreProtein Formula reveals Robbie Tomkins as brand ambassador
Celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, has been announced as brand ambassador for prescriptive nailcare brand, Protein Formula. With a long list of celebrity clients with names including Amanda Seyfried, Claire Foy, Gillian Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Colman, Paloma Faith and Sophie Turner, Robbie Tomkins’ session nail styling has taken him…
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