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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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Nsi sugar factory

NSI launches six super-sweet Polish Pro nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2018

NSI has launched Sugar Factory, a collection of six super-sweet shades in its Polish Pro formula. Available in 15ml bottles – separately or as a full collection, the pastel hues are perfect for spring nail designs and creating delectable nail artistry. The shades are affectionately titled Gum Drop, Sugar Rush,…

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Create high impact enhancements with Star Nails’ Master Acrylic Powder

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2018

Featuring high-grade, finely milled polymers, the Master Acrylic Powder from Star Nails offers to glide onto nails smoothly and requires minimal filing. Flow treated and sifted, the Master Acrylic Powders boast crystal clear finishes with transparent shades and crisp, rich coverage with coloured powders. The powders are available in a…

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Grace la beeby

Stylish new options revealed by uniform supplier

By Kat Hill | 27 March 2018

Spring clean your work wardrobe with new styles from La Beeby – perfect for polishing your professional appearance. In addition, La Beeby has revealed a new shade for the season. Mulberry is a flattering shade for all skin tones and a brighter option for professionals wanting to make a statement with…

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Calgel after care kit

Keep nails in top condition with Calgel Aftercare Kits

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2018

Keep gel enhancements looking fresher for longer and offer products to help clients soak off nails safely at home with Izabelle Hammon’s Aftercare Kits. The kits are sold in a Calgel branded bag, but all products are compatible with both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour, and the iZ Beauty gel…

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Marian newman yours stamping plates

Marian Newman reveals line of :YOURS Love stamping plates

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2018

Create speedy nail art designs with the latest stamping plates from :Yours Loves, designed by Marian Newman. Inspired glamorous jewellery, the four new plates see a variety of graphic designs for clients to choose from for speedy nail art in the salon for a variety of length of nail. Used…

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Gelish royal temptations

7 sweet nail shades launch in Gelish & Morgan Taylor

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2018

Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer invite you to indulge in the super-sweet shades of the Royal Temptations collection; six decadent shades and one special effect glitter. Inspired by the lavish life of Marie Antoinette, opulent pastels of sea foam green, teal, purple, pink and coral help to convey a…

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