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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Ibd control gel

Create overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2019

IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and extensions. Use with the Control Gel Solution and IBD Control Gel Brush to create such styles with ease. Self-levelling, it…

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Ibd pro pedi

Cleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2019

Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top…

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Candy coat rubber base coat

Add strength with Candy Coat Rubber Base Coat

By Kat Hill | 5 January 2019

Offer extended wear time to your client’s Candy Coat manicures with the Rubber Base Coat. Presented in a handy 8ml bottle and brush formula, this base coat flexes with the nail and, when worn under Candy Coat colours, helps promote extra strength for longer wear. The formula boasts a smooth texture…

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Halo follow the star

Dazzle with the Halo Nails Follow The Star collection

By Helena Biggs | 2 January 2019

Keep the party season going even on the return to work with the stunning Halo gel polish collection from Pure Nails. Follow The Star features six shimmering shades, each with festive names such as Joy, Peace and Frankincense. Wear as is or use the double-ended Halo Magnet to pull through…

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Asp paparazzi

Create eye-catching looks in a flash with ASP Quick Dip in Paparazzi

By Helena Biggs | 2 January 2019

With a ‘Dip & Done’ ethos, the Paparazzi Acrylic Powder collection from ASP affords stunning, sparkly enhancements in a flash. Offering the wearability of a soak-off gel and the durability of acrylic, the ASP Quick Dip system allows for speedy overlays, with full set application in 20-25 minutes. Odourless and easy…

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Marilyn gelish forever fabulous

Marilyn Monroe inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor nail colour collections

By Helena Biggs | 28 December 2018

Old Hollywood and Marilyn Monroe have inspired the winter 2018 nail colour collections from Gelish and Morgan Taylor. “My fans want me glamorous. I won’t ever let them down.” – Marilyn Monroe Forever Fabulous features 12 classic and vibrant tones to leave a lasting impression, with the hues also available…

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