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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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Nail Gaga reveals Profile Acrygel system

By Sophie Nutt | 4 June 2018

Nail Gaga has introduced it’s new nail system: Profile Acrygel, a product that applies like acrylic but cures like a gel, offering no odour and setting but no running of product. The product boasts being controlled from the start to finish of use, as well as being durable and long…

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Lecenté reveals eight new summer glitters

By Kat Hill | 2 June 2018

Sprinkle some summertime sparkle over your nail services with Lecenté’s summer collection, seeing eight new glitters across the brand’s Chunky, Iridescent and Glimenté categories. Available via Sweet Squared, the new glitters include shimmering white tones, Meringue, Golden White Micro, Glacier and, Chantilly. The new colourful additions see Dragonfly and Flamingo,…

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Nail gaga feline collection

Nail Gaga releases G’elore Feline collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 June 2018

Encourage animal instinct with this five-piece collection inspired by the world’s big cats. The magnetic gel polishes can be used to create chic cats eye designs that will be sure to catch attention. Snow Leopard, a moody dark blue, Panther, a black with gold glisten, Lioness, a maroon hue, Jaguar,…

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Lcn night out in bangkok

LCN reveals bold Night Out In Bangkok collection

By Sophie Nutt | 30 May 2018

Prepare for hot summer nights with the new Night Out In Bangkok collection from LCN. Designed to reflect the energy of the Thailand capital, the shades that make up the collection are daring reds, Sparkling Bangkok, Chinatown and Red Lips, each with it’s own character and dynamic. The collection also…

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Jessica gypsy spirit shades

Swing into summer with Gypsy Spirit nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 May 2018

Jessica has launched its summer colour collection, available in Custom Colour (lacquer) formula and GELeration soak-off formula. The six expressive shades are inspired by a desire to be wild and free; for those with brave hearts and curious minds. “Life is too short to blend in,” comments a spokesperson from…

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Megamix intensify

Transform nail colours with the MegaMix Intensify Base Coat

By Sophie Nutt | 29 May 2018

Extend your colour repertoire by adding the Intensify Base Coat from MegaMix to your offerings. Brighten nail shades by applying the MegaMix Intensify Base Coat before any colour, increasing it’s vibrancy. Intensify can also be mixed with shades to transform them into a pastel hue, providing a wide range of…

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