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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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Boost your retail sales with Sweet Squared Shop Local Campaign

By Chloe Randall | 14 November 2020

Sweet Squared have launched its Shop Local campaign to salons across the UK and Ireland. Through its online platforms, Sweet Squared are bringing pros a whole range of tips, tools and assets to help them utilise their retail sales during this uncertain time. Each week will feature hints and tips…

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Stay on trend with Artistic Nail Design’s winter nail colour collection

By Chloe Randall | 13 November 2020

Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its Decked Out Dandy Winter 2020 collection. Decked Out Dandy features six fiery shades inspired by the European trend, Teddy Girl. Each is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip Powder. The shades are: REDwardian –…

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Beauty2trs Spices Up Colour Theory

By Alex Fox | 12 November 2020

The latest course to be on offer with Beauty2trs is Color Your Nail Art by Nancy Janssen. “Colour is a power, which directly influences the soul of every nail artist and all nail art work,” comments Nancy. “Even the most simple looking nail art can look incredible with the right…

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Create nails that dazzle with the Dipt Nails Holiday collection

By Chloe Randall | 12 November 2020

Dipt Nails has unveiled its Holiday collection, consisting of three shimmering dip powder hues. The shades available are: Rosa – A dark, shimmery fern green Success – A deep ox blood red Lata – A shimmery pale yellow and gold These dip powders are designed for clients who wish to…

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Hazel Dixon Releases Winter Nail Designs

By Alex Fox | 11 November 2020

The Hazel Dixon Academy  has expanded its education repertoire and now offers an array of online classes and workshops available on its Online Education Platform at www.hazeldixonnailartistacademy.com “All the new online education is designed for qualified techs who want to up skill or add new techniques to their existing qualifications,”…

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Protect & support natural nails with Flexiglaze nail coating

By Chloe Randall | 11 November 2020

Flexiglaze has unveiled its formula flexible nail coating. The nail coating is a reinforcement coating helps keep nails in tip-top condition in between salon appointments. Designed for safe home use, the coating adds a clear brush-on layer that dries to protect natural nails. It should be applied after removing gel…

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