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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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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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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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Expand eyelash services with Lash Perfect’s LC Russian Lash Curl

By Sophie Nutt | 27 July 2018

Offer bespoke lash extension looks with the new LC Russian Lash Curl from Lash Perfect. Offering a beautifully lifted lash extension look, the curl is available in Super Fine (0.05) and Extra Fine (0.07) and in 7mm – 15mm lengths. It’s range of thickness’ and lengths means that varying Russian…

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How to achieve consistent lengths with your nail enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 27 July 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, serves u advice on achieving consistent nail lengths… Did you know that each nail is naturally a different length and grows at different rates, meaning it is unlikely that they will be exactly the same length at any time? Have you ever experienced…

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Embrace holographic trends with the China Glaze OMG! Flashback collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 July 2018

China Glaze has released its special edition OMG! Flashback collection. The 10th anniversary collection brings back the most prism-packed and rainbow intensive nail lacquer shades since the brand’s debut in 2008. Entice with light-catching holographic hues as the collection features shades with quirky, abbreviated names such as BFF, OMG, 2NITE,…

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Be the soul of the party with NSI Polish Pro New Orleans Night Life collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 July 2018

NSI has revealed the New Orleans Night Life collection in brush on, soak off Polish Pro formula. Featuring bold hues to transform clients into the star of any party, this collection sees six eye-catching shades. The collection includes: Bourbon Street – coral with a gold shimmer French Quarter – bright…

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Spruce up your salon with new Salon Services Equipment Direct range

By Sophie Nutt | 24 July 2018

Salon Services has launched its new Equipment Direct range, including a host of salon equipment to suit every budget. Featuring low-cost essentials, premium pieces and freelance-friendly products, the range can be ordered from Salon Services stores and via the website. Products are available for delivery within seven days (T&Cs apply)…

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Behind the scenes: Salon System brand photoshoot

By Guest Writer | 24 July 2018

On the 11 July, myself and Scratch‘s Sophie hotfooted to Cherryduck Studios in London, just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, to go behind the scenes on an exciting Salon System brand photoshoot. Capturing images and videos with models and products to align with the new Salon System brand image and…

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