PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

KISS x WICKED

KISS launches magical nail & lash collection inspired by Wicked: For Good

By Jess Watts | 26 August 2025

KISS Products, Inc. is casting a glamorously wicked spell over beauty lovers with the release of a Wicked-inspired collection. Fantastical press-on nails and fabulous false eyelashes exude the magic of Oz, transporting users over the rainbow. The 16-piece limited-edition collection, available across KISS Nails, FALSCARA and imPRESS, is inspired by…

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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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Freshen up your retail range with Spongology

By Sophie Nutt | 17 July 2019

Freshen up your retail range with the new Spongology collection by Spongelle, ideal for gifts or as indulgent treats. Featuring three buffers, the collection is formulated with skin softening natural ingredients and extracts of rosehip, green tea and hibiscus. The sulphate-free buffers cleanse, exfoliate, massage and tone. As well as…

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Cnd™ 40th anniversary

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary with exclusive releases

By Scratch Staff | 16 July 2019

Celebrate CND™’s 40th anniversary in style with a host of ruby-inspired goodies – all available via Sweet Squared. Create inspired designs with the CND Shellac™40th Anniversary Pro Kit. The pack sees CND Shellac™ in Wildfire, Base Coat, Duraforce Top Coat and a 40-pack of Swarovski Ruby Crystals.  It also includes a…

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Orly euphoria

Orly mixes brights with pastels in Euphoria nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2019

Opposites attract in Orly’s Euphoria nail colour collection, which represents the sudden and colourful variations that the summer season brings. The six hues are available in both nail lacquer and Gel FX formulas, depending on desired wear time. A display (pictured) comes with three of each lacquer shade, while six-piece…

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Lova skin foot peel

Enhance pedicure services with LOVA|SKIN instant foot peel

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2019

Swiss skincare brand, LOVA|SKIN has launched a foot spray to soften rough soles in under two minutes; an ideal addition to a pedicure service. Since its launch in February 2019, LOVA|SKIN’s Instant Foot Peeling Spray has been snapped up by over 300 beauty salons in Switzerland. Dermatologically tested, it is…

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Heaven gel polish

Create colourful nail services with Heaven Gel Polish

By Kat Hill | 14 July 2019

Offer a full spectrum of nail shades and effects with the Heaven Gel Polish system. Developed by skincare leader, Deborah Mitchell, the system boasts the ability to create endless colourways as the gel polish shades can be mixed to create custom colours and the ideal match for client needs. The range’s…

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Filecde

Spritz up your kit with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray

By Kat Hill | 13 July 2019

Keep your toolkit tip top with Filecide Antiseptic Disinfectant Spray. Presented in a handy 200ml pump-spray bottle, the formula is effective against viruses and claims to kills 99.9% of bacteria. The antiseptic disinfectant spray can be spritzed onto non-metal nail files and buffers before being left to dry. It is also…

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