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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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Treat clients with cute Candy Hearts nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 11 May 2018

Pure Nails has unveiled the super-sweet Halo Gel Polish Candy Hearts collection. Featuring six pretty pastel hues, the shades are inspired by the much-loved confectionery and affectionately named True Love, U R Fab, My Angel, First Love, Be Mine and Blue Eyes. The pearly hues are ideal for summery nail…

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Elemis reveals collaborative travel sets

By Kat Hill | 11 May 2018

Perfect for retailing to jet-setting clients, Elemis has unveiled its latest collaboration with British design house, Lily and Lionel for new, limited edition Luxury Travel Collections. With a set available for him and her, the bags contain some of the Elemis heroes, such as Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Frangipani Body…

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Create nails that dazzle with Bluestreak Crystals

By Helena Biggs | 10 May 2018

Are you looking to funk up fingertips and create nails that truly dazzle? Bluestreak Crystals, a UK provider of a huge range of Swarovski® Crystals, offers retail and wholesale packs in a vast range of shapes, sizes and crystal shades. The Swarovski® authorised retailer and wholesaler offers CrystalPixie kits available in…

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LCN Cosmiq Gels combine strength and shimmer

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2018

Offering high shine and strength, LCN has revealed its Cosmiq Gels. The Cosmiq One Component Resin F is a bonding, modelling and finishing gel, strengthened with moon stone dust for excellent stability and easy modelling. Cosmiq Glaze Gel is a finishing gel for extra shine and is also refined with…

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Evoke attitude with Luxio’s Attitude colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 May 2018

Luxio by Akzentz has revealed the Attitude collection for spring/summer. The six-piece collection sees a combination of on-trend, bold shades ranging from a loud violet to a burning hot red. Aptly named Bossy, Brazen, Exposed, Haven, Icon and Smoulder, the shades are made up of creme and sheer polishes. Shop…

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Prepare for pedi season with targeted Mundo products

By Helena Biggs | 9 May 2018

As the sun shines, the sandals come out – and you may see an influx in clients seeking pedicure appointments. Make sure you’re prepped to provide the best treatment possible from the moment they set through the door with Mundo’s essential sanitary products. The brand’s Foot Spa & Waterline Disinfectant…

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