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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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No7 launches online personalised skin analysis

By Sophie Nutt | 11 September 2020

No7, the Boots own-brand skincare range, has partnered with beauty tech company, Revieve, to bring consumers a personalised skin analysis in the comfort of their own homes. Visitors to Boots’ UK and Ireland websites can access the Personalised Skin Analysis service, an AI-powered self-diagnostic tool that analyses users’ skin and…

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Gelish collaborates with Disney for Villains nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 10 September 2020

Soak off gel polish brand, Gelish, has collaborated with Disney to launch six nail shades inspired by its iconic villains. “Disney Villains have lived in the shadows of heroes far too long. What haunts them is that they’re more than just evil, but the world has yet to see them…

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Magpie beauty chromes

Decorate nails with Magpie Beauty Chrome additions

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2020

Create a range of nail art with four Chrome additions to the Magpie Beauty Dust range. Boasting a range of metallic and reflective effects, the latest Magpie Beauty Chromes include: Paloma – a golden/bronze/pink effect Juniper – green/blue/purple Tabitha – a golden unicorn effect Primrose – a pink unicorn effect…

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Made for life organics

Made for Life at Home aims to empower women through wellness

By Sophie Nutt | 9 September 2020

Made for Life Organics has developed a unique concept to make authentic organic wellbeing accessible to all. Made for Life at Home is a series of at-home events guided by talented, qualified therapists. Each ambassador will recreate the Made for Life spa offering for the face, body and general wellbeing…

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Get clients excited about autumn/winter beauty with Mii Cosmetics

By Sophie Nutt | 6 September 2020

Mii Cosmetics has released the Molten Luxe Baked Palette and Shimmer & Sparkle Mineral Dust in time for the autumn/winter season. Ideal for retailing or incorporating into professional make-up services, both products are perfect for creating a shimmering beauty look to reflect the upcoming season’s beauty trends. Mii Molten Luxe Baked…

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Magpie beauty perfect poly

Magpie Beauty launches Perfect Poly acrygel range

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched its Perfect Poly acrygel range, boasting a strong yet flexible formula ideal for overlays and enhancements. Perfect Poly cures under LED light, and techs are able to mould the product easily into place before curing a Magpie Beauty lamp. No setting time or ratio means the…

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