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Scarlett Senter Embellishments

7 tips for working with nail embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2025

Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by Scarlett Senter (@scarlett_senternailartist). 1. “Practice wearing embellished designs on your own nails, as this will help you to learn a…

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L&p nail enhancements, safe removal

How to remove L&P acrylic nail enhancements safely

By Jess Watts | 15 August 2025

Whilst it is tempting to try remove nail enhancements as quickly as possible, correct removal requires professional attention to prevent damage to the natural nail. Here’s how it should be done… Each type of nail enhancement requires a specific method of removal, and the time this takes varies. While UV…

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Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit

By Katie Barnes | 13 August 2025

It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of nail products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. Having to adapt to…

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Light elegance holiday collection

Dazzle your clients’ nails with Light Elegance’s P+ winter collection

By Chloe Randall | 6 December 2020

Light Elegance has revealed its P+ Holiday collection, comprising four shades. The P+ Gel Polish System features high opacity allowing thin, elegant application without adding unwanted thickness to the nail. It lasts 21+ days and is also vegan friendly and cruelty free. The P+ Holiday collection includes: Blue Velvet- A…

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Night at the theater

Put nails in the spotlight with NSI’s Night at the Theater collection

By Chloe Randall | 5 December 2020

NSI Nails has unveiled its Night at the Theater collection, as part of its Polish Pro range. Comprising six shades, the names are inspired by the theatrical world and are available in 15ml bottles. The shades available are: Ballet Slippers- medium pink/grey Symphony- grey with a touch of lilac Opening…

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Indigo Nails embraces femininity with 4 chic gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 4 December 2020

Four sophisticated tones of pink have been added to the Indigo Nails range of gel polish; serving up a hue to complement any skin tone. Dama is an elegant dusky pink, described as ‘a real Lady among the Lipstick 4 You gel polishes’. Offerma ‘cleverly flirts with the surroundings with…

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Jessica holidaze

Embrace festive nails with Jessica Phēnom Holidaze collection

By Chloe Randall | 4 December 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the Holidaze collection in time for the festive season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collection sees three new vivid additions to the three-step quick-drying, high-shine manicure system, which now boasts over 70 shades to choose from. Inspired by the celebrations of the festive season, the…

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Yours winter elements

Add shimmer & shine to nails with :YOURS winter elements

By Chloe Randall | 2 December 2020

Create nail finishes that shimmer and shine with the Holy Nights Elements range of pigments from :YOURS Cosmetics. The collection features five hues, with Green Forest, Orange Fire and Silver Stone including shimmering elements.  Red Romance and Purple Velvet have also joined the colour effect pigments to fit the festive…

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Hook tool launches to prevent fingers touching shared surfaces

By Alex Fox | 1 December 2020

The pandemic has affected us all differently, from our habits and ideals, to our day to day performing of everyday tasks. With this new landscape in mind, a designer from the UAE has developed a product that brings about a level of calm. Instead of fretting about who’s touched a…

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