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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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The Gel Bottle Inc reveals six new nail shades inspired by the 1920s

By Scratch Staff | 11 November 2019

Add sparkle and shimmer to your nail kit with the six new soak off gel polish shades from The Gel Bottle Inc. The Art Deco collection is inspired by the 1920’s so clients can step into the 2020’s in style. Those that purchase the full set will receive a limited…

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Create party ready nails with Artistic Nail Design Disco Nights, Festive Lights collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 November 2019

Artistics Nail Design has revealed the Disco Nights, Festive Lights winter collection just in time for party season. The collection boasts an opulent colour palette reminiscent of disco days past, taking inspiration from the sequin-clad divas who ruled the dance floor. Featuring six festive shades, the collection includes: Yank My…

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Yours winter

:Yours release winter collection designed by pros

By Kat Hill | 8 November 2019

Prepare for the festive flurry of appointments with speedy nail art designs from the :Yours winter collection. Launching next week via Sweet Squared, :Yours has added two new double-sided stamping plates: Christmas Gift and Under the Mistletoe. The two new plate designs come from nail techs from around the world,…

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Give the gift of great skin with BeautyLab

By Kat Hill | 5 November 2019

Stock up and start selling retail-ready gift sets with four new kits from BeautyLab. Available via Gerrard International, each set boasts a carefully selected range of introductory sized product from the BeautyLab range. The four new sets include: Skin Perfecting Gift Set – to hydrate and regenerate Black Diamond Glamour Gift…

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London lecente create

Lecenté looks to London for winter nail shade inspiration

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2019

London locations have inspired the names and shades in Lecenté’s winter 2019 Create collection, London Calling. The gel polish range offers strength and flexibility with long-lasting wear and a high-shine finish. Highly pigmented, the colour coats require just one coat and have a 30-second cure time, making it a great…

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The winter miracle gift set

Get set for Christmas with Sienna X Gift Sets

By Sophie Nutt | 2 November 2019

Sienna X has released three Christmas Gift Sets ideal for retailing to clients as a present for a loved one or as a festive treat to themselves. Naughty, Nice, Tanned Christmas Gift Set This gift set includes a full pack of the Sienna X Ultra Dark Q10 Tinted Self Sleep Lotion. The…

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