PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

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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left handed nail tech katie barnes

Left-handed nail tech? Here’s how to adapt your tool kit

By Katie Barnes | 13 August 2025

It is assumed that when working left-handed, you just work the opposite way. But if you are leftie, you will know this is a myth. The majority of the population is right-handed, and so the majority of nail products and techniques are tailored to right-handed techs. Having to adapt to…

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Duo gel

Strength and shine with DuoGel 2in1 range

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Add strength and shine to nails with the brush-on DuoGel range, featuring a Base Coat, Top Gloss and Builder Gel. Combining features from acrylic and gel systems in its formula, DuoGel is self-levelling and east to apply and infill, curing in 60 seconds under LED light. DuoGel is a flexible…

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Nsi polydip

NSI releases new Simplicité PolyDip Shades

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Ten shades have been added to the Simplicité PolyDip range by NSI. The highly pigmented powders cover the nail in two dipping applications and the new hues feature glitters and crèmes. Ranging from lime green to glittering burnt orange, the new shades include Peaches & Cream, Sunset, Crem Brûlée, Starlet,…

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Opi lisbon

Jet off to Lisbon with OPI’s spring collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon is both quaint and trendy at the same time. The city has become the quintessential European destination, thanks to its…

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Roses are red halo gel polish

Get red-dy for Valentine’s with Halo Gel Polish

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Give clients nails that they can fall in love with this Valentine’s Day with lust-worthy shades from the Roses Are Red Halo Gel Polish collection. Ranging from a sparkly rich ruby red shade to a seductive deep red, the collection sees six new shades including Apple Red, Flame, Red, Lust,…

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Asp power set acrylic

ASP releases Power Set Acrylic Training Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 1 February 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology…

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French dip jar

Perfect smile lines with The Edge Nails & Beauty French Dip Jar

By Sophie Nutt | 25 January 2018

Create crisp smile lines with the French Dip Jar from The Edge Nails & Beauty. The jar features a dual-ended shallow compartment for a round smile line design and a deeper compartment for an oval smile line when using the dip system. Available to purchase from www.edgenails.co.uk.

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