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Plum perfect: 38 purple nail designs & products to get your creative juices flowing

By Jess Watts | 23 August 2025

According to WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is set to be a big hit. The report states: “Purple is a culturally emotive colour with links to royalty, love, mystery and spirituality.” Enter plum: a universally loved fruit and stunning nail shade. Plum is incredibly versatile; the hue can be worn…

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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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Dipt inspiration

Dipt launches soft pastel trio with Inspiration collection

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2020

Choosing shades that are representative of the challenging times the industry has faced, Dipt has launched the three-piece Inspiration collection. The collection comprises soft pastel and dusty shades, including: Kindness – a warming dusty lilac Hope – a delicate pale lilac Dedication – a calming baby pink Dipt is a…

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Light elegance

Sweet Squared launches free online Light Elegance courses

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2020

Sweet Squared has launched two free online education classes each aimed at helping nail professionals master the art of working with the Light Elegance gel system. The classes are designed to give techs a comprehensive introduction to working with both Light Elegance hard gels and the soak-off builder in a…

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Ink london havana

Take a trip to Havana with new INK London iLac collection

By Kat Hill | 11 June 2020

Whisk clients away to the vibrant city of Havana with INK London’s new collection of iLac Hybrid Gel Polishes. Inspired by the timeless beauty and colour of the historical city, the Havana collection sees seven new shades. Now available, the hues include: i-182 – Cadillac – a sunny pale yellow.…

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Elim beauty

Behind the Brand: Meet Shantelle Booysen, founder of Elim

By Sophie Nutt | 11 June 2020

Striving to change the way therapists think about the traditional pedicure, Elim offers a treatment that uses state-of-the-art ingredients to elevate the experience for both client and pro. While some pedicures rely on the filing of the skin, Elim’s MediHeel pedicure chemically breaks down protein bonds in the skin to…

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Vu nail systems gel ato gel polish pastel sherberts

Indulge clients with Vu Nail Systems Pastel Sherbets gel polish collection

By Kat Hill | 10 June 2020

Vu Nail Systems has expanded its Gel-ato Gel Polish range with the new Pastel Sherbets collection. Ideal for clients seeking softer pastel nail hues for the summer, the six new shades were inspired by sweet treats. Boasting a colourful finish that can be used with all the other systems in…

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Light elegance come on over kit

Learn about Light Elegance Hard Gel with handy ‘Come On Over’ kit

By Helena Biggs | 10 June 2020

Nailists trained to apply enhancements can learn more about Light Elegance Hard Gels with the handy ‘Come On Over Kit‘, which simplifies the line of LE Hard Gels. Ideal for new customers, it provides product suggestions and videos for natural nail manicures, glitter gel overlays and extensions.  The kit offers…

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