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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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L&p nail enhancements, safe removal

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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Be retail ready with the Flirties Brow Design Retail Kit

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2018

Are you ready to retail? Flirties has revealed the Brow Design Retail Kit, a complete pack of products to get you started. The special designed brow retail pack allows professionals to retail Flirties products to clients. The kit sees a variety of products, in various colour options, including: Flirties Brow…

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Enhance manicures with INK London Cover Flubber

By Sophie Nutt | 5 July 2018

Give a warm welcome to Cover Flubber – a base coat and builder in one. Originally designed for use with INK London’s iLac in order to offer the ultimate in chip prevention and adhesion, it can also be used to extend the nail length. Boasting maximum strength and the ability…

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Jane iredale hydration

Freshen up beauty routines with Jane Iredale Lemongrass Hydration Spray

By Sophie Nutt | 4 July 2018

Offering to put a citrusy kick in any beauty routine, Jane Iredale has released the Lemongrass Hydration Spray. Featuring a light lemony scent and natural, organic ingredients, the spray promises to re-energise the skin and the spirit. The spray is also a handy size for a client’s tote bag, car…

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Lash fx foaming lash cleanser

Care for lashes with Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser

By Sophie Nutt | 2 July 2018

Remove eye make-up and cleanse the eye area without causing damage to eyelash extensions with the Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser. Ideal for extension-wearers to help care for lashes in between appointments, the foaming cleanser offers to keep lash extensions looking fabulous for as long as possible. The gentle oil-free…

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Kure bazaar cuticle oil

Boost nail health with new organic cuticle oil from Kure Bazaar

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

Kure Bazaar has unveiled a new addition to its range of nail care products. The Organic Cuticle Oil  sees a blend of 10 oils, including argan, onagre, borage, hemp, cameline, hazelnut, sweet almond and infusion of rosa damascene. The brand states the oil boasts a formula that is 100% organic…

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Crazy angel strip tease

Prepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 June 2018

Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in minutes without the use of harmful chemicals and promises to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Effectively removing the tell-tale…

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