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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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Get Snap Happy with Jane Iredale limited edition make-up kit

By Sophie Nutt | 1 May 2018

Stay camera-ready on the go with the new limited edition Snap Happy Make-up Kit from Jane Iredale. Comprising a trio of long-wearing, universally flattering shades of matte finishing powder, shimmery blush and mix-and-match eye shadows in a three-tiered compact, the compact is a perfect retail option for clients on the…

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How to decide the right thickness for your nail enhancements

By Katie Barnes | 1 May 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, serves up tips on deciding on the appropriate thickness for nail enhancements… While nail enhancements are an enhancement of the natural nail and often extensions, the aim is still to create these to be as thin and natural-looking as possible while still ensuring…

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Go wild for #GARDENBROWS

By Kat Hill | 1 May 2018

Quirky Hong Kong-based blogger, Taylor R, has revealed a green-fingered approach to her brow grooming. In an effort to add some greenery to her routine, Taylor created this look by first waxing her brows to create a brushed-up look, before adding a green tinge with a Jeffree Star Cosmetics’ liquid…

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Semilac reveals dazzling Metallic Effect range

By Sophie Nutt | 28 April 2018

Comprising of nine vibrant shades, Semilac has revealed it’s new Metallic Effect range. Offering a wear time of up to three weeks, the collection features the shades Turquoise, Amaranth, Pink, Orange, Olive, Red, Navy, Gold and Silver for designs that are sure to steal everybody’s attention. A simple way to…

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Get arty with Saint Nails

By Kat Hill | 28 April 2018

Unleash your artistry with Saint Nails’ range of 3D Styling Gels. Highly pigment and available in seven colours, the gels are tack-free and can be used in a variety of ways to create artistic effects, including full coverage, design details and carving. For a 3d effect, the gels can also…

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HD Brows collaborate with Nikki Wolff on new campaign

By Sophie Nutt | 27 April 2018

Following the transition back to its original HD Brows name in February, the in-salon brow brand has revealed a new visual campaign featuring British model, Chloé Lloyd. The campaign images see cosmetic styling from international make-up artist, Nikki Wolff. The looks were designed to showcase the versatility of the HD…

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