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 nail design, image courtesy of Instagram.com/press_reset_nails

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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Mii adds two new shades to Light Loving Illuminator collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2019

Mii Cosmetics has revealed two new shades of highlighter to the Light Loving Illuminator collection. Ideal for giving clients that summer glow through professional make-up services or to retail for at-home use, Shining Star is a soft pearl while Golden Goddess is a champagne gold. Joining the existing shade Leading…

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Cnd yes i do collection bridal nails

Say ‘I Do’ to bridal nail shades from CND™

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2019

Wedding season is on the horizon, so prepare to pamper bridal clients with four beautiful new hues from CND™. The ‘Yes, I Do’ collection features pretty pink and white shades; ideal worn alone or in a French manicure style. Affectionally titled White Wedding, Bouquet, Veiled and Forever Yours, the shades…

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Salon System Just Wax Multiflex

Provide a comfortable wax with Salon System Just Wax Multiflex

By Sophie Nutt | 23 April 2019

Salon System has launched Multiflex wax as an addition to its Just Wax range. Suitable for in-salon and mobile usage, Multiflex stripless hot was can be removed in almost any direction for a more comfortable client experience. The formula contains soothing lavender and aloe vera extracts, making it ideal for sensitive…

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Marian newman book

Marian Newman reveals her career story in new book, Nailed It – OUT NOW!

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2019

Renowned session nailist, Marian Newman, has set another precedent by adding a coffee table book to her far-reaching list of career highs and firsts. Known to beauty editors as the go-to manicurist for shoots, Marian’s nail routine regularly sees her flying the globe for judging, grooming, launching, designing new nail…

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Pure Nails UV LED Steriliser

Pure Nails reveals UV LED Steriliser

By Scratch Staff | 23 April 2019

Ensure speedy sterilisation with the new UV LED Steriliser from Pure Nails. Ideal for nail tools, this portable and light unit to used to store implements. Claiming to kills 99.99% of germs, the unit is USB cable charged. The unit also sees a LED indicator and 180 seconds one-touch process. Shop the…

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Akentz luxio tropico

Offer a taste of the tropics with new Akzentz nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 April 2019

Akentz has launched the Tropico nail colour collection for spring/summer; six new shades in the Luxio soak-off gel polish formula. Available to buy individually in 15ml bottle sizes or as a complete limited edition Luxio Mini collection, the shades include mustard-yellow Dauntless, bold purple Vivacious and dusky pink Daintiest. The…

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