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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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Apply magnetic lashes easily with Magnetise Magnetic Eyeliner

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2019

Lash Perfect has revealed the Magnetise Magnetic Liner for easy application of Magnetise Magnetic Lashes. Simply sweep the eyeliner over the eyelid before connecting Magnetise Magnetic Lashes to the liner, which contains tiny magnetic fibres. The liner boasts all-day staying power and can be used with all Magnetise lash styles.…

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Craft mesmerising manicures with Pure Nails Book of Shadows Collection

By Scratch Staff | 3 September 2019

Have clients spellbound with the new Book of Shadows Collection from Pure Nails. Seeing 12 new shades in the Halo gel polish formula, the collection sees a ‘5D cat-eye’, mesmerising multi-tonal effect when used with Halo Magnets. New colours include: Potion Jinx Aura Omen Salem Wicca Amulet Charm Hex Spirit…

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Dipt autumn shades

Powder nails to perfection with new Dipt nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2019

Dipt has added three stunning shades to its dipping powder portfolio to commemorate the autumn/winter season. The powders, when used with the complete Dipt system, offer a speedy, strong nail colour solution that lasts up to three weeks. The shades are: Laughter – a bright coral red, encouraging the wearer…

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Turn up the heat with the Halo Summer Vibes collection

By Sophie Nutt | 31 August 2019

Make the most of the remaining summer days by inspiring clients with the Summer Vibes collection from Halo Gel Polish. Inspired by exotic locations across the world, the collection comprises six bright, bold neon-effect shades affectionately named: Bali Tahiti Fiji Seychelles Mauritius Hawaii Shop the collection via www.purenails.co/stockists

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Cuccio bella natura

Prepare for autumn with Cuccio’s Bella Natura nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2019

Cuccio has unveiled its autumn nail colour collection, inspired by the raw, organic pigments found in nature’s elements of earth, wind and fire. Bella Natura features eight shades, available in both Cuccio Colour lacquer and Cuccio Veneer gel polish formulas, dependent on the desired wear time. Shades range from the…

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Enhance lash services with Lash Perfect iRevive treatment

By Sophie Nutt | 27 August 2019

Enhance lash treatments or add a luxurious eye treatment to your service menu with the Lash Perfect iRevive brightening eye treatment. The under eye can prove to be a ‘problem area’ for many clients due to the vulnerable nature of the skin underneath the eyes; and the Lash Perfect iRevive…

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