NAIL ART INSPO

70+ fashion-inspired nail art looks: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 September 2023

Check out entries to the 13 September 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…

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3D flowers using Plastelin Gel

By Guest Writer | 8 September 2023

Lecenté educator, Laura Peat of Simply Koko shows how to create 3D flowers using Le Noir Plastelin Gel shades White…

15 nail strengtheners to help weak & damaged nails

By Callie Iley | 5 September 2023

Dealing with weak, damaged or brittle nails? Add a strengthening overlay to reinforce the nails, as Scratch puts a spotlight…

Thermal nail design

By Guest Writer | 31 August 2023

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, has created a thermal nail art step-by-step using Gellux products, which are available from…

Summer bee nails

By Guest Writer | 27 August 2023

Salon System nail expert, Caroline Roberts, owner of Nail Fairy, has created a cute summer bee nail style using GELLUX…

Be captivated by pearly perfection with the nail art entries into August 2023’s Scratch Snap comp

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2023

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Hayley Badgery. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped…

Check out heat map nails, the nail art trend heating up the nail scene

By Callie Iley | 24 August 2023

Switch on the weather channel and heat up your nail art game with heat map nails, pulling inspiration from multicoloured…

100% that Scorpio

By Guest Writer | 22 August 2023

Give that Scorpio sting with this shimmery blue and embellished design, created using shades from OPI’s Big Zodiac Energy collection. Click…

What are syrup nails, the Korean beauty trend taking over social media?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 August 2023

Food-inspired nail trends have appeared thick and fast of late, from glazed donut to blueberry milk manis – and now,…

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEOS

Cat eye bow nail art

Educator, Sarah Thompson, showcases how to create a stunning festive bow nail design using the Roxi Cat Eye collection and NSI Tech-Gels, available via www.nsinails.co.uk

Nail art demo: St. Patrick’s Day design in 10 minutes

Natural nail and nail art specialist, Annie Kilalea, shares how to create a St. Patrick’s Day nail design.

Valentine’s nail demo using OPI: carved out heart art

Watch OPI Nail Boss & award-winning tech, Emma Brock, share how she created the illusion of carved out hearts on nails in this Valentine’s Day demo using OPI GelColor shades.…

Halo Stained Glass collection demo & tour of Pure Nails’ training centre

Watch Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, demo the Halo Stained Glass gel polish collection and give a tour of Pure Nails‘ training rooms at Enhance Nail & Beauty Emporium.

NAIL ART DEMO: using Light Elegance’s spring 2024 Happy Vibes collection

Watch Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, demo two salon-friendly spring nail looks: a tie dye pattern with daisies and a sparkly ombré with swirls, using the brand’s…

Product demo: INK London’s Fusion Gel

Award-winning INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, shares the benefits of Fusion Gel & offers an application demo for pros. Shop Fusion Gel via www.inknails.com

DEMO: On-trend Valentine’s nail styling

Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips of Kent home salon, Gelalicious, shares how to create two gorgeous chrome designs for Valentine’s Day. Halo products are available via www.purenails.co.uk

NAIL ART DEMO: Gelish’s Change of Pace collection

Scratch’s Chloe chats to Gelish educator, Catherine Jimenez about the Change of Pace collection and showcases a nail art demo! Purchase the shades used via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Demo: The Lyco’Pedi 7-step pedicure system from Lycon UK

Join BTI’s Catherine Bond and beauty therapist, Laura Kate Grodon, to learn all about the Lyco’Pedi 7-step system to revitalise & refresh feet. PSST! Save 20% on products with code…