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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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Lash expert sought for London-based events

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2018

Are you ready to open your eyes to a new opportunity? NovaLash is seeking a professional lash artist, based in London, to become its go-to expert for London-based events and opportunities. Founded in 2004 by biologist and cosmetic chemist, Sophy Merszei, NovaLash’s key principle has always been to provide safe,…

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Provide flawless tanning results with Sienna X Secret Tan Primer

By Sophie Nutt | 12 February 2018

Provide a flawless tanning service every time with this primer, which offers to guard against the giveaway signs of sunless tanning, including spots such as elbows, knees and ankles. The Secret Tan Primer is enriched with vitamin E and aloe vera, known for their moisturising properties, and is Ph balanced.…

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Lisa's army glitter

Nail art glitter launches to support Lisa’s Army mission

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2018

A stunning pink holographic nail art glitter by INK London has launched to help a mission by Lisa Wells, one of the brand’s educators. Devastatingly, the 32-year old has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and is raising funds so that an army of friends and family members can help her two young…

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Wax one starter kit

Wax:One range joins Sweet Squared’s distribution portfolio

By Helena Biggs | 9 February 2018

Sweet Squared has added the wax:one brand to its distribution portfolio to help professionals offer a fast, comfortable waxing service. Developed for today’s modern active client, wax:one products have been formulated to offer smooth results while minimising the risk of ingrown hairs. Key features revealed by the wax:one range include: simple solution – one Hot, one…

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CIDESCO now mapped to Scottish Credit and Qualifications and European Qualifications Frameworks

By Sophie Nutt | 9 February 2018

CIDESCO, known as ‘the world standard for beauty and spa therapy’, is now mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The Beauty Therapy Syllabus and Spa Therapy Syllabus is in line with the SCQF at Level 7/8, which corresponds to the EQF at Level…

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Helinova supertan

Achieve a gorgeous skin glow with a hand from Helionova

By Helena Biggs | 8 February 2018

Give off a healthy looking glow and enhance an existing tan with the handy range of products available from Helionova. The company offers innovative sunbeds and tanning solutions ideal for first-time salon tanners and tan fanatics. For speedy sunbed fans, consider the Ultrasun range, which features lay-down beds as well as…

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