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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 flame effect nail dusts

Sprinkle & add shine with 4 Indigo Nails dusts

By Helena Biggs | 5 August 2020

Dazzle clients with a sprinkling of one of the four flame effect Nail Dusts from professional nail brand, Indigo Nails. The dusts, which can be burnished into enhancement products, are available in four shiny shades; Copperfield, Moonlight, Vanity and Eldorado. Offering endless design opportunities, consider striking all-over coverage, using within…

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Beautylab serum

Treat dehydrated skin with BeautyLab 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum

By Sophie Nutt | 4 August 2020

BeautyLab London has launched the 4D Hyaluronic Acid + B5 Serum, ideal for retailing to clients or incorporating into in-salon facial treatments. Targeting multiple skin layers, the serum is infused with four kinds of hyaluronic acid that deliver hydration, reduce water loss and provide 24-hour moisturisation. Vitamin B5 penetrates the…

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Nsi cocktail glitters

Shake up nail designs with NSI UK Cocktail Glitters

By Kat Hill | 4 August 2020

Serve up sparkling summer nail designs with the new collection of Cocktail Glitters from NSI UK. Ideal for adding a twist to nail art designs, the glitters can also be mixed with acrylic and gel for a sparkling effect. The bright glitters see a mix of stars, hearts and dots for…

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Dry, chapped hands? Here’s how to soothe in 5 steps…

By Helena Biggs | 2 August 2020

With frequent hand washing and sanitising now the norm, you – and your clients – may be suffering with dry, chapped and sore hands. Offer a soothing experience and promote moisture with a helping hand from Mavex and its Anti Dark Spot Hand treatment, before retailing the Hand Silky Peeling,…

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Color club brand founders

Behind The Brand: Meet the female powerhouses behind Color Club products

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2020

Owned and operated by women since 1979, Harriet Rose founded Forsythe Cosmetic Group to focus on developing products for the needs of nail pros. Acclaimed for its innovative products, such as the Finishing Touch Nail Corrector Pen, Forsythe Cosmetic Group quickly expanded into private label services and created its Color…

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Educator invents nail art gadget during lockdown

By Kat Hill | 31 July 2020

Nail educator, Rachael Wilders, developed a handy nail art gadget in lockdown to help techs visualise and transfer designs to the nail. The visual guide is used by placing the window over what you want to transfer – from fabric, a picture to a character or even your phone. It…

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