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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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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? 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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FESTIVE FANCIES: Spongellé Holiday Ornaments

By Kat Hill | 17 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Add an element of luxury to your retail area with the Spongellé Holiday Ornaments range. The Spongellé Body Wash Infused Snowflakes work to cleanse,…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: June Gilbert, Urban Angel Nails Liverpool

By Kat Hill | 16 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. June Gilbert, of Urban Angel Nails Liverpool, cooked up these sweet nails featuring gingerbread men! To create a sparkling base for her stamped…

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FAKE BAKE gifts a winter tan

By Sophie Nutt | 15 December 2017

Fake Bake has revealed a collection of gift sets just in time for Christmas. Give the gift of a sun-kissed glow by retailing Fake Bake’s Christmas range, consisting of four sets designed to suit every skin tone, budget, occasion and desired finish. The range includes a choice of a Fake Bake…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Baby It’s Cold Outside gift box from Izabelle Hammon Ltd

By Kat Hill | 15 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Offer snowy styling through to the New Year with this gift box from Izabelle Hammon Ltd. Entitled Baby It’s Cold Outside, the set sees…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Natalie Walker

By Kat Hill | 14 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Adding a christmassy nail art addition, Natalie Walker details a festive wreath in Halo gel polish shades. Contrasting a glittering red hue, Natalie hand…

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