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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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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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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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Nail stylist, Katie Barnes, launches range of nail tools

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2019

Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2019, Katie Barnes, has added a range of nail tools for professionals to her portfolio of offerings. The multi-award winning educator and academy owner has utilised her industry experience and knowledge of structure and enhancements to create tailored tools, which have been two…

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An education in Lipnv™ at Olympia Beauty

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2019

The team at The Creative Beauty Group reveals more about a training event for Lipnv™ No Needle Filler at autumn’s greatest beauty show… This year at Olympia Beauty, education was at the forefront of the show. Lipnv™ was honoured to play a part of it by hosting an exclusive No…

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Light Elegance welcomes Champagne & Caviar collection for winter

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2019

Prepare for the excitement of holiday festivities with the winter 2019 collection from Light Elegance. Twelve gels, including six glitters, feature in the Champagne & Caviar collection, balancing complex textures with sophisticated shades and gleaming metallics. “Champagne & Caviar has been created to highlight sophistication and texture that’s on-trend for…

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Jessica reveals Phenom Uptown Style collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 October 2019

Jessica has revealed three new Phēnom Vivid Colour nail polish shades in time for the new season. The collection takes inspiration from the magnetism of New York, celebrating its ‘elegant landscape, architectural brilliance and financial prosperity’ with three sophisticated, glossy shades. The Uptown Style collection includes: 5th Ave. – a…

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Add arty additions with INK London Foil Gel

By Kat Hill | 26 October 2019

INK London has revealed its new nail art addition – Foil Gel The gel can be used to offer full coverage foil application or create a multitude of designs. Presented in a handy 15ml bottle and brush format, the gel is UV/LED curable with a cure time if 60 seconds for…

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Bio Sculpture Gel unveils romantic Rome-inspired collection

By Kat Hill | 25 October 2019

Whisk clients away to a city of romance with the latest collection from Bio Sculpture Gel. Available via Re:New Beauty, the new collection Nights in Rome sees five shades available in Bio Sculpture Gel and Gemini nail polish formula. No.251 – Angelic Statue – a delicate pearlescent champagne colour No.252…

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