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? 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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Sweet Squared partners with Armargentum to distribute face coverings in UK & Ireland

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2020

Sweet Squared has partnered with Armargentum® to exclusively distribute the premium nose and mouth coverings in the UK and Ireland. Armargentum® face coverings are Oeko-Tex® certified, meaning they have been rigorously tested for the presence of harsh chemicals, so techs can be sure they’re safe to wear around the nose…

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Behind the Brand: Meet Oksana Boitmane, founder of Luxe Gel Professional

By Helena Biggs | 20 July 2020

The Luxe Gel Professional brand was founded in Latvia in 2016 by creative personality, Oksana Boitmane. Her vision was to create a luxury, quality, reliable, innovative and trend-led nail care range at a fair price that met the needs of nail pros – and the vision has become a very…

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Nimue dry & dehydrated

Treat dry & dehydrated skin with Nimue’s new range

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2020

Nimue Skin technology has launched its Dry & Dehydrated range, designed to treat and manage dry and dehydrated skin – the second biggest skincare concern within the professional industry, according to the brand. The range comprises three new products: Hyaluronic UltraFiller, Hyaluronic Oil and Hyaluronic Acid Super Fluid. To combat…

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Sna quick tips

Create stunning enhancements at speed with SNA Quick Tips

By Helena Biggs | 19 July 2020

Are you struggling to squeeze all your enhancement services into the day? SNA Professional has launched Quick Tips, full cover soft gel nail extensions that help you create stunning designs in a viable time. Available in 13 styles, the full cover tips are pre shaped and structured for ease and…

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Cry charity mix

Help support CRY charity with special nail art mix & craft kit

By Helena Biggs | 19 July 2020

Award-winning Bournemouth tech, Lauren McBride, has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a special charity crystal nail art mix and craft kit. The craft kit, which features over 300 Swarovski, Preciosa and Zodiac crystals, cabochons and pearls, is in honour of Tiffany Andrews, who lost her life aged 15…

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Margaret dabbs hand cleansing gel

Care for hands with Margaret Dabbs London Hand Cleansing Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2020

As lockdown restrictions continue to ease, Margaret Dabbs London has launched ‘new normal’ handbag accessories, including Hand Cleansing Gel. The Margaret Dabbs London Hand Cleansing Gel boasts a unique antibacterial formulation that leaves hands clean, refreshed and hydrated wherever and whenever. The gel contains 65% alcohol and has reportedly proven…

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