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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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Academy Accredits & Moves Nail Classes Online

By Alex Fox | 16 October 2020

The Nailchemy Academy, which has been run for over 10 years in Bridgwater, Somerset by Hayley Partridge, has announced that its latest online training courses have been accredited in association with ABT. Offering its education in new online versions of its most popular professional nail courses, Nailchemy is keen to…

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Sparkle this Christmas with 6 stunning Halo Gel Polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2020

Catch eyes and sparkle this festive season with six stunning Halo Gel Polish shades from Pure Nails. The All Wrapped Up Collection has every party-perfect look nailed with the likes of gorgeous green Garland, rich red Candy Cane, decadent brown Mince Pie, golden Prosecco, silver Frosty and ice blue Silent…

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Explore the natural nail with handy poster for academies

By Alex Fox | 14 October 2020

Teaming up with globally recognised and revered nail expert and scientist, Doug Schoon, Tracy Anne Shelverton has produced an up to date, precise and accurate natural nail unit poster. Designed to dissect and name the natural nail unit in the most precise manner to date, this new A4 poster is…

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Lecenté unveils 6-piece Cosy Knits gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 12 October 2020

Embrace autumn trends and seasonal nail styles with the Cosy Knits collection from Lecenté. Inspired by warm nights in front of a crackling fire and cuddly jumpers, the rich tones ooze sophistication and are highly pigmented. Each shade offers one-coat application with up to three weeks’ wear and a high…

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Give hands TLC with CACI Hand Rejuvenation treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 11 October 2020

CACI International has launched a new hydrating professional treatment and accompanying at-home care for dehydrated, sore hands. The CACI Hand Rejuvenation 30-minute treatment has been specifically developed to address and take care of the skin on hands. With a unique combination of CACI’s Rejuvenating Hand Mask and Electro Glove technology,…

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Award-winning nail tech presents KB Full Tool Range Kit

By Helena Biggs | 8 October 2020

Katie Barnes Tool Range, the brand launched by multi award-winning Warwick based tech, has added the KB Full Tool Range Kit to the portfolio. The comprehensive kit features all of the current tools in the Katie Barnes Tool Range, and the KB Stand Up Inductive Phone Charger is included with…

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