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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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Create on-trend nail looks with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Runway collection

By Helena Biggs | 8 October 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has launched 10 chic gel polish shades for autumn 2020, inspired by catwalk shows across the globe. The Runway collection is highly pigmented for striking coverage and each shade 100% gel; with a non-shrink and non-yellowing formula. LED and UV curable, the shades last up to…

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Crystal nails art gel pro

Get creative with Crystal Nails Art Gel Pro

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2020

Decorate nails with the Art Gel Pro range from Crystal Nails; creamy soft, highly pigmented art gel ideal for creating a whole range of nail art designs. Seeing an improved, easier-to-handle density, nail techs can work quickly and easily with the Art Gel Pro shades for a polished finish. The…

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Jessica phenom city lights

Illuminate nails with Jessica Phēnom City Lights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 October 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the City Lights collection in time for the autumn/winter season, available in its Phēnom formula. The collections 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 ‘tones of an urban galaxy’,…

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Offer lasting nail colour & strength with OPI Powder Perfection

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2020

Serve up glossy, long-lasting colour for clients with weak nails courtesy of OPI’s dipping system, Powder Perfection. A quick-to-apply alternative to traditional L&P, Powder Perfection lasts around three weeks and is deal for natural nail overlays in colour, French or ombré. The odour-free Powder Perfection system can also be applied…

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Light elegance p+ gel polish

Light Elegance unveils HEMA-free P+ gel polish system

By Helena Biggs | 5 October 2020

Serving up hard gel performance in a brush on, soak off system, the P+ gel polish range from Light Elegance is ideal for clients seeking a speedy service with strength and flexibility. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the HEMA-free range launched with 36 colour and glitter gel polishes,…

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Cnd cocktail couture

Toast the festivities with CND™ Cocktail Couture collection

By Sophie Nutt | 5 October 2020

CND™ has launched Cocktail Couture; its Christmas 2020 collection comprising a range of luxurious and indulgent shades. The elegant six-piece collection embodies deep reds, a stunningly rich gold and a sophisticated emerald green for creating lavish nail looks this season. Available in both CND Shellac™ and CND Vinylux™ formulas, the…

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