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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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BUTTER LONDON pairs up with Pantone to launch exclusive beauty collection

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2017

Butter London has collaborated with Pantone as the official beauty partner for the Pantone Colour of the Year 2018 collection. The British beauty brand has launched a six-piece nail lacquer collection, three lip glosses, three lipsticks, a Glazen Eye Gloss, Lustrous Liner and four-piece kit directly inspired by Pantone 18-3838,…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Dominique, at Dominique’s Beauty Room

By Kat Hill | 8 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. Take inspiration for frozen fingertip styling from this design from Dominique, at Dominique’s Beauty Room. Adding a frosty twist on the French, Dominique created an icy…

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SOOTHE & CARE with iZ Pro hand treatment products

By Sophie Nutt | 8 December 2017

Give hands some TLC with the iZ Professional Hand Treatment Collection that aims to soothe tired and dry hands, leaving them feeling soft and smelling sweet. The collection sees a Tea Tree Hand Wash designed to use as a pre-treatment, although gentle enough to be used as a regular hand…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Jessica Candy Cane

By Kat Hill | 7 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. Appeal to lacquer lovers with Jessica’s Candy Cane set and add some Custom Colour to your retail area. Ready for gifting with…

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CRYSTAL CLEAR introduces Quartz Spa range

By Sophie Nutt | 7 December 2017

Featuring a range of aromatherapy scrubs and wraps to massage oils and bath soaks, Quartz Spa is the modern mood and skin enhancing lifestyle concept from Crystal Clear. Offering crystal infusion, Crystal Clear Quartz Spa aims to tap into the healing qualities of crystals by placing pieces of clear quartz within every product.…

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PANTONE unveils Ultra Violet as 2018 Colour of the Year

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2017

Ultra Violet has been unveiled as the 2018 Colour of the Year by global colour trend forecaster, Pantone. Described by Pantone as ‘a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future’, it hones spiritual and mystical properties – which make for stunning nail creations. “We…

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