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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 work the transitional tan

By Guest Writer | 1 April 2018

Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals how to take your clients from winter to spring with a transitional tan. Don’t let potential tanning clients hibernate away until summer – here’s how to entice them to tan RIGHT NOW. Not just for balmy days, tanning offers an instant pick-me-up,…

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Sally Salon Services to gift shoppers with free beauty products

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2018

Retail and trade customers of Sally Salon Services will receive a free Beauty Bag packed with goodies when spending £50 or more on beauty products from 1-30 April. “As a thank you for the continued support of our valued trade and retail customers, we’re thrilled to offer this coveted Beauty…

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Artistic Putty PolyGel revealed by Louella Belle

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2018

Aiming to bring innovative products to the nail table, Artistic Nail Design has revealed the Artistic Putty PolyGel nail enhancement system. The launch allows the technician to overlay, extend, shape, form and repair enhancements with ease and precision. “This new technology is adding fun and flexibility to the market of…

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Wow clients with new WOW Hybrid Gel Polish hues

By Sophie Nutt | 30 March 2018

LCN has revealed six new WOW Hybrid Gel Polish shades to add to the already vast range available. The additions see Mr. Grey, a light slate hue, My Dear Rose, a creamy pink, Dark Diva, a sultry deep red, Silk Emotion, a metallic blush, Urban Beats, a dusty khaki and…

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Two new shades added to Gelish Structure Gel range

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2018

Now available in Translucent Pink and Cover Pink, as well as Clear, the Gelish Structure Gel range offers added strength to the natural nail thanks to its thick viscosity formula, while helping to correct uneven nail plates and fill ridges. The new additions boost nail appearance by helping to hide…

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Perfect French manicures with Bio Sculpture

By Sophie Nutt | 28 March 2018

Are you constantly trying to refine your French manicures? The nail design is a classic, yet tricky, technique to perfect and Bio Sculpture has now released it’s Supreme French Sculpting Pack to help you to create the flawless manicure. With Spring weddings making their return in the coming months, this…

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