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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Cuccio sorbet

Brighten your nail colour range with the Cuccio Rainbow Sorbet collection

By Sophie Nutt | 10 July 2020

Cuccio has launched its Rainbow Sorbet collection, bursting with a mix of vibrant and pastel shades for summer. Featuring eight creamy tones, the collection includes: Punch Sorbet Dragon Fruit Sorbet Cotton Candy Sorbet Lavender Sorbet Blueberry Sorbet Mint Sorbet Pistachio Sorbet Peach Sorbet Available in Cuccio Veneer (gel polish) and…

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My crowd safe

PPE kits launched to ensure safe return to work for salon staff

By Alex Fox | 10 July 2020

As nail and beauty salons have been given the green light to re-open on Monday (13 July), it is imperative that the salon – and its staff – are completely ready to safely welcome back clients. Make your salon Covid-secure Government guidance for those working in ‘close contact services’, which…

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Magpie pretty in pink

Perfect pink nail looks with Magpie Beauty Gel Colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 July 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched its latest Gel Colour collection, Pretty In Pink. Comprising a stunning selection of five cover pinks, shimmer pinks and full coverage pinks, the classic collection features a pink shade to suit every client. The Pretty In Pink collection includes: Forget Mia Not – nude cover Calla…

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Serene dreams

Promote calm in your salon or spa with soundtrack from Stuart Jones

By Alex Fox | 8 July 2020

Stuart Jones has released his latest salon and spa wellbeing album, Serene Dreams. The album offers nearly 60 minutes of calming, beautiful melodies, affording lush orchestral arrangements topped with a creamy layer of soufflé piano. With titles such as ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’, ‘The Playful You’ and ‘The Ripple…

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Zoya splash

Zoya dives into summer with Splash collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 July 2020

Zoya has revealed its collection for summer 2020 as Splash, a range of playful shades. The 12-piece nail lacquer collection includes a line-up of classic fun creams and an array of oh-so cute micro-shimmers, serving up opportunities for fun colour-ways and nail art designs. The Zoya Splash collection includes: Eclipse…

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Salon standards alliance

Salon Standards Alliance launches first guidance video

By Scratch Staff | 4 July 2020

Salon Standards Alliance has revealed its COVID-19 Returning to the Salon guidance video. The video details health and safety guidelines for the workplace, as well as guiding clients through what to expect when returning to nail or beauty salons throughout the UK & Ireland when they open. Scroll down to…

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