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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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ENCOURAGE ELEGANCE with Akzentz Lace Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 December 2017

Add a touch of elegance to clients nails this party season with the Akzentz Gel Play Lace Collection. The gels can be worn alone or layered over another gel shade, adding a sophisticated edge to any nail look. Available in black, white and pink, create an endless variety of colour…

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CIDESCO to offer FREE membership for salons & spas throughout 2018

By Helena Biggs | 13 December 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, will be extending its current offer of free membership to beauty salons and spas into 2018, provided they meet the CIDESCO entry and inspection requirements. CIDESCO membership, which spans 40 countries across five continents, enables members to have their business certified…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Sarah Poulton

By Kat Hill | 12 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. Sarah Poulton gave her client the gift of gorgeous nails with this wrapped up design. Sarah created the look with CND Shellac™ shades Masquerade…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: LCN Prestige Christmas Set

By Kat Hill | 11 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. Retail the gift of mistle-toes with this festive foot care set from LCN and BCI. Presented in a gold gift bag, the…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Donna Marchant, DM Nails

By Kat Hill | 10 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. Donna Marchant at DM Nails created this mani featuring two frosty friends. “I used Gelish from Nail Harmony for these nails,” Donna reveals. “For the…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Nail Gaga Stamp It Styling Design Plates

By Kat Hill | 9 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 seasonal nail art speedily with Nail Gaga‘s range of stamping plates. Featuring a variety of different designs and styles, the Stamp…

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