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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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Elemis releases new Sea Lavender and Samphire body care

By Sophie Nutt | 12 June 2018

Inspired by the refreshing aromatic of the sea, cleanse and smooth skin with the Sea Lavender and Samphire body care range from Elemis. The uplifting body care collection blends marine extracts of Sea lavender and samphire with citrus notes of lemon and a warm grounding base of patchouli to leave…

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Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect the one colour manicure

By Katie Barnes | 12 June 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to realise your one colour polishing skills – as well as extravagant nail artistry… Seeing outrageous and eccentric nail creations posted across social media can have positive effects on the industry. It showcases the skill and imagination of techs…

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Light up your work with the Flirties Ring Light

By Kat Hill | 12 June 2018

Shine a light on your nail and beauty services with the Flirties Ring Light! Featuring a dimmable light strength and colour, this handy unit is fully adjustable for lighting up your work area. The 14″ diameter ring provides ideal lighting to your treatment area without casting shadows. Stable thanks to tripod…

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Hara reveals new pastel collection for spring/summer

By Sophie Nutt | 8 June 2018

Featuring seven new shades and a Glow Top Coat, Hara has revealed it’s new spring/summer gel polish collection. The collection sees the shades Sky Blue, Mint Cream, Lavender Love, Tiffanie’s Blue, Electric Teal, Bare All and Peach Melba as cool pastels make their mark for summer. Also featuring in the…

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Gelish launches Make A Splash summer nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 8 June 2018

Nail Harmony UK has unveiled the Make A Splash Summer 2018 collection from soak off gel polish brand, Gelish. Featuring six ultra-bright shades, new hues include: Flip Flops & Tube Tops – a fuchsia shimmer Flamingo Float – coral pink shimmer You’ve Got Tan-gerine Lines – orange neon creme Limonade…

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Finishes Touches Group to distribute permanent makeup care brand

By Kat Hill | 5 June 2018

Finishes Touches Group has announced it is the exclusive UK distributor for Balm Micro. The professional and consumer range sees a range of cleansing and balm treatments specially created for use with micropigmentation procedures. Perfect for retailing, the Balm Micro range of balms for brows and lips were designed to…

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