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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Beauty business club

Exclusive beauty business mentoring club opens for membership

By Kat Hill | 20 January 2018

Brand consultant, Irene Moore, has revealed an exclusive members club. The Beauty Business Club is an online, business coaching platform, designed for emerging beauty and wellness brands. The member’s club offers affordable, monthly, business coaching for independent beauty professionals and small brands looking to grow their business more effectively. Have…

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Nouveau lashes enhance mascara

Enhance make-up looks with new Nouveau Lashes mascara

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2018

Create fuller-looking, thicker lashes with the new Enhance Mascara from Nouveau Lashes – a handy make-up bag essential. Carefully developed for use on individual eyelash extensions, without affecting or loosening the adhesive bonds that set them in place, the unique formulation allows you to glam up lashes to your preference without disrupting…

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Check out new courses in Sally Salon Services’ new training guide

By Helena Biggs | 18 January 2018

Sally Salon Services has launched its 2018 Pro Academy Training Guide, featuring over 50 accredited hair, beauty and barbering courses for industry professionals. The new guide features over 50 accredited courses across hair, nails beauty, barbering and the business of hair and beauty, available at locations nationwide. A new addition…

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Asp t3 glitter gel

Sparkle with ASP’s self levelling LED/UV Glitter Gels

By Helena Biggs | 15 January 2018

Shimmer and sparkle through January and beyond with the three stunning T3 LED/UV glitter gels from ASP – because the party’s not over yet! The self levelling hard gels offer an intense glitter finish and offer up to two weeks of intense shine and wear when used with ASP Prep…

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Duo gel flexiglaze

DuoGel unveiled by Flexiglaze

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2018

Offer strength to nails with the comprehensive range of DuoGel products from the makers of Flexiglaze, affording long-lasting looks. Containing acrylic powder in the formula, the range featuring a base, builder gel and no-wipe top gloss available in 8ml or 15ml sizes. The product simply brushes on and can be cured in LED light…

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Mavex face masks

Mavex presents single use face masks

By Sophie Nutt | 14 January 2018

Designed for clients to use at home, Mavex reveals three single use face masks for retail purposes; Detox, Radiance or Hydrating. Packed with natural active ingredients, each has a targeted formula to address these specific skin issues. The Instant Detox mask is designed for those with dull, tired skin or…

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