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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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Indigo nails lab 2021 planner

Plan ahead with the Indigo Nails 2021 diary

By Kat Hill | 5 November 2020

Get set for the New Year with Indigo Nails Lab’s 2021 planner. The diary is professional looking thanks to the chic pink cover, Indigo branding and metallic book corners. The planner is ideal for noting appointment times and dates, as well as making note about client preference or details. It features…

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Indulge cuticles with NAF! Stuff’s 2 winter scented oils

By Chloe Randall | 5 November 2020

NAF! Stuff Pro has introduced cuticle oils for the festive season in two tantalising scents; ‘Gingerbread’ and the rich and fruity ‘Winter Berries’. Both scents may prove popular with clients as they prepare for the festive holidays and will make great additions to any nail desk and retail area. Although the…

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Industry Brands Addressing Planet Pollution

By Alex Fox | 3 November 2020

Plastic Pollution with a Solution By the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the sea. Production of recycled resin uses 85% less energy and emits 75% fewer greenhouse gasses than the production of virgin resin. The Kevin Murphy haircare range uses Ocean Waste Plastic…

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Orly metropolis

Inspire glamour with new Orly shades

By Kat Hill | 3 November 2020

Orly has sought inspiration from the glamour of the Roaring 20s to unveil its Metropolis collection for winter. Available soon via UK distributor, Graftons International, the line-up includes six new shades in the brand’s lacquer and GelFX formulas. “We’ve entered the new-age Roaring 20’s and we’re taking inspiration from Gatsby-esque…

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Offer sparkling seasonal nail art with Lecenté

By Kat Hill | 2 November 2020

Nail art brand, Lecenté, has unveiled seasonal launches across three nail art product categories for winter nail appointments and beyond. Launched on 9 November, releases include new shades for the Create Glitter Gel Polish system, as well as chrome powders and nail art foils. Dazzle clients with the Create Tinsel…

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Find your mojo with autumn/winter INK London iLac collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2020

Seven sophisticated nail shades make up the My Mojo collection from INK London; launched for autumn/winter 20/21. Embracing rustic hues; from the Tawny to Saffron and Celery to warm Military Olive, Burnt Henna and King of the Blues, the collection is complete with Sleet – a soft grey. The iLac…

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