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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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Spongellé adds handy retail travel case to range

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2020

Body care brand, Spongellé, has revealed a travel case ideal for storing Spongellé buffers on the go. Water-resistant, the travel case can be kept in a clients’ gym back or even to be taken away on holidays so they can take a Spongellé buffer with them wherever they go. Clients…

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Magpie beauty gel paint

Amp up nail art designs with Magpie Beauty Gel Paints

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched a gel paint collection; 16 highly pigmented shades that are ideal for nail artistry. Let your creativity run wild with the striking shades, which include primary hues that can be mixed to create bespoke shades. Gold, Silver, Champagne and Rose Gold are also available – all…

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Cnd iconic collection

CND™ brings back 5 iconic shades in latest nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2020

To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets – celebrates classic style and…

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Care for cuticles with Cuccio Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2019

Cuccio Europe has launched its Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils, ideal for clients to look after their nails at home. Handy for keeping in handbags or on desks during the colder months, the four-pack of Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils include the scents: Milk & Honey Pomegranate & Fig Vanilla Bean &…

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Lcn urea

Indulge feet with Urea range from LCN

By Scratch Staff | 30 December 2019

Keep toes tip top during the colder months with LCN’s range of urea-infused foot care. The range sees a variety of products, all featuring urea to offer moisture and care for very dry feet. The Foot Balm sees a fast absorbing formula with seven wild herbs extract and 25% urea…

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Lecenté teams up with Bioglitter for winter glitter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 December 2019

Lecenté has teamed up with Bioglitter for it’s winter collection, featuring four foils and six biodegradable glitters. Lecenté Bioglitter boasts a high quality, eco-friendly alternative to plastic-based glitter. Launching initially with six more colours, all in an ultra-fine cut, Lecenté Bioglitter uses natural and plant-derived, non-plastic material, which will biodegrade…

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