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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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How to choose the right brush for your L&P nail needs

By Katie Barnes | 29 May 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, offers advice on choosing the right brush for L&P acrylic needs… Alongside your technical skills, your brush is an important element for achieving good results with L&P. Sometimes, the only way to tell the quality of a brush is in its performance and…

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Revel Nail dip system joins Pro Impressions portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 28 May 2018

The Revel Nail dip system is available in the UK via Pro Impressions. The official UK distributor has 29 Revel Nail dip shades available via its website, alongside the system’s Pro Base, Activator, Finish Gel and Brush Softener. Affording strong nail enhancements at speed, the dip system is ideal for time-poor…

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Offer precise brow services with new Wax:One Tweezers

By Kat Hill | 27 May 2018

Add to your kit with the new Wax:One Tweezers from Sweet Squared. A must-have tool for therapists providing precise brow waxing services, the new Wax:One Tweezers are hand-finished and manufactured in Italy from high grade stainless steel. The soft grip and precision point on the tweezers makes them easy to handle.…

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Kit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2018

Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment.…

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Buttercups Uniforms promotes comfortable working with 3 for 2 offer

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2018

Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit the impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms are produced in bi-stretch fabric that is 11% polyester. The stretch affords comfort and practicality – ideal when performing a…

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LCN launches handy Manicure Kit for holidays

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2018

Maintain manicures on holiday or on-the-road with the handy Manicure Kit from LCN. Ideal for caring for nails in between salon visits, the kit features travel-sized products in a compact clear bag; perfect for hand luggage. Products include: Rich Avocado Cuticle Softener Cuticle Pusher Nail Serum Summer Deluxe Edition Drop…

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