PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

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 katie barnes

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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Murad water gel

Cater to oily & blemish-prone skin types with Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2020

Murad has lunched Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel; an oil-free, non-comedogenic gel moisturiser to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin, the purifying lightweight hydrator hydrator uses Quorum Sensing Technology with Korean red pine extract to disrupt the bacteria-breakout connection. It helps to minimise impurities…

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Spongelle private reserve

Retail the Spongellé Private Reserve Collection for decadent gifting

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

Spongellé has revealed the Private Reserve Collection; an exclusive, limited edition collection of body buffers. Each buffer is infused with a sophisticated scent and features extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and vetiver. Ideal for retailing in-salon ahead of the gifting season, the collection is designed to cleanse, exfoliate, massage and hydrate…

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Nsi tech gel

NSI adds statement shades to its Tech-Gel range

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

NSI has added eight new shades to its Tech-Gel range, seeing an energetic blend of seasonal colours. Bold brights for a statement look combine with refined neutrals to expand the Tech-Gel colour range, including: Bellbottom Jeans Cakewalk Lava Lamp Lindy Hop Lipstick & Rouge Shimmy & Shake Mojito Tulle Tutu…

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Beauty2trs class announcement anna sikora realistic flowers

Nail art: Floral expressionism with Anna Sikora

By Alex Fox | 15 September 2020

Creating Realistic Flowers with Anna Sikora Clients can’t seem to get enough of flower designs. So, with this in mind, the latest course to join the Beauty2Trs nail menu is with Anna Sikora. Anna’s course showcases the creation of a bouquet of floristic decorations that are currently proving popular among…

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Nailberry gifts of prosperity

Nailberry unveils special-edition Gifts of Prosperity collection

By Sophie Nutt | 13 September 2020

Nailberry has launched its Gifts of Prosperity collection; a curated collection of four special-edition shades that pay homage to ‘our still-healing world’. The Gifts of Prosperity collection features the shades: Grateful – a deep, soft velvet red Harmony – a classic red with a burnt orange tone twist Peace –…

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Jessica wild instinct

Embrace your wild side with Jessica Wild Instinct collection

By Sophie Nutt | 12 September 2020

Jessica Nails has revealed the Wild Instinct collection packed full of on-trend shades for autumn/winter. Inspired by dense forests and jungle animals, the six-piece collection includes: Cougar Wildcat Prey Psycho Rhino Maneater Sexy Safari The Wild Instinct collection is available in Jessica Custom Colour and Jessica Geleration formulas, depending on…

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