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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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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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How full coverage nail tips have grown my business

By Scratch Staff | 1 December 2020

Scratch chats to Millie Donovan, brand ambassador for SNA Professional & owner of MBeauty, about how the full coverage Quick Tips system has helped her business bloom. How have quick tips changed my business? I have been a nail tech for just under two years now and I first qualified…

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NAF! Stuff Pro reveals retail programme

By Kat Hill | 1 December 2020

Nail care brand, NAF! Stuff, has relaunched its Affiliate Programme, meaning nail & beauty businesses can offer retail-friendly products from the brand to clients. Created to help NAFIA Pro’s to earn extra income whether they’re in or out of the salon, the professional receives a unique discount code to share…

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Tempt clients with Zoya’s 10 winter nail polish shades

By Chloe Randall | 1 December 2020

Zoya has unveiled its winter collection, Intriguing, which has landed for the festive season. This collection, which comprises 10 shades, offers a wide range of winter-themed shades and finishes including metallic greens, wintery blue micro-shimmers, and red-toned purple creams. The shades available: Nico – celadon-toned pearl with a touch of…

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Stay on trend this season with Kure Bazaar’s winter nail colours

By Chloe Randall | 30 November 2020

Kure Bazaar has unveiled its winter collection, comprising three chic colours. The nail polishes have a formula that is up to 90% bio-sourced, as well as enriched with extracts of bamboo and vitamin E. The shades are also vegan friendly. The shades available: Couture – classic red Flamingo – rose…

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Create speedy Christmas nail designs with :Yours Holy Nights Stamping Plates

By Chloe Randall | 27 November 2020

:Yours has launched two double-sided winter 2020 stamping plates as part of its Holy Nights collection. Following on from last winter’s :Yours Loves YOU collection, these plates have been designed in collaboration with nail techs from across the globe. The stamping plates are inspired by the colder months of winter,…

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Nsi polish pro winter collection 2020

6 scarlet gel polishes added to NSI Pro Polish range

By Kat Hill | 26 November 2020

NSI Nails has added six new scarlet shades to its Pro Polish gel polish system. The Polish Pro Winter Collection includes new shades of red to ensure there’s a festive shade to suit all. Presented in a 15ml bottle, the formula sees an easy, brush-on application. The gel polish boasts…

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