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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Add easy art to nail designs with Crystal Nails AquaInk range

By Helena Biggs | 5 April 2019

Add delicate additions to nails and create a unique, arty finish with the Crystal Nails Aqua Ink Crystal Drops. Described as ‘a decoration liquid’, the product has been designed to create speedy, easy and unique nail designs. Available in six shades, colour can be dropped onto the surface of the…

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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…

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Remove hard skin & calluses effortlessly with Mavex

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2019

Encourage smooth, picture-perfect feet through sandal season and beyond with the Mavex CallusPeeling System; a pro-only range created following years of research. Swiss brand, Mavex, manufactures its products based on medicinal herbs and alpine plants, and the CallusPeeling System is a hero among the brand’s face, body, hand and foot…

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Create pretty spring manicures with Gelish’s floral-inspired collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2019

Inspired by the soft and subtle colours of flowers, Gelish has launched six spring nail shades – available in Dip and Soak-Off Gel Polish formulas. “The colour palette for the spring collection is filled with soft tones that are perfect, not only for this season, but for all year-round,” comments…

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Create shimmering make-up looks with Jane Iredale Solar Flare palette

By Sophie Nutt | 30 March 2019

As the sun begins to shine, it’s time to revamp your make-up bag with fresh new shades and shimmers. Jane Iredale has released it’s spring collection for eyes, cheeks and brows, including the Solar Flare PurePressed Eye Shadow Kit. The palette features five richly pigmented, yet wearable, shimmery PurePressed eye…

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Be inspired by Artistic Nail Design Paint My Passion collection

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2019

Artistic Nail Design’s spring nail colour collection, Paint My Passion, features six shades that complement and contrast. The collection includes: Guy Meets Gal-lery: a royal purple créme How Do Hue Do?: a red orange créme Picas-so Pink: a hot pink créme Don’t Hate, Create!: a turquoise créme A Muse Of…

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