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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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Lecenté winter collection

FESTIVE FANCIES: Lecenté reveals winter glitters

By Kat Hill | 2 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. Give clients the gift of glittery nail designs to your clients with Lecenté’s Winter Collection. Available now, Sweet Squared and Lecenté have…

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SPARKLE with Crystal Parade this season

By Kat Hill | 2 December 2017

Add some seasonal sparkle with the Preciosa Christmas Mix from Crystal Parade. The mix will see nail designs sparkling in a variety of festive tones, including red, green and gold. Perfect for both manicures and pedicures, the pack includes 200 crystals in sizes ss5, ss7 and ss10. Shop the mix…

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Gelish thrill of the chill

FESTIVE FANCIES: Gelish reveals Thrill of the Chill collection

By Kat Hill | 1 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. Nail Harmony UK has revealed the winter 2017 Gelish collection – Thrill of the Chill. Seeing six wintery tones, the collection includes:…

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Cuccio christmas cracker

GET FESTIVE with the Cuccio Christmas Cracker collection

By Sophie Nutt | 30 November 2017

Cuccio has released it’s Christmas Cracker collection, featuring popular shades from its core collection and new sparkling shades perfect for the party season. The veneer and lacquer package includes eight festive shades in both veneer and matching lacquer, seeing 16 shades overall. Ranging from a pearlescent gold to a ruby red hue, the…

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CND™ REVEALS VINYLUX™ Christmas gift sets

By Kat Hill | 29 November 2017

Stock up on colourful festive retail options courtesy of Sweet Squared and CND™. The CND™ VINYLUX™ Christmas Gift Sets feature holiday hues and glittery shades in a variety of combinations – perfect for clients looking for seasonal gifts and stocking fillers. Red Carpet Robin Trio sees VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish in…

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Neonail boho

NEO NAIL goes boho!

By Kat Hill | 28 November 2017

Add an oh-so boho feel to Neo Nail nail services with the brand’s latest collection. Entitled Boho, the line-up see seven NeoNail UV gel polish shades inspired by ‘hip feminine style, with a pinch of girlish charm’, The palette see shades of violet and greens   inspired by  the‘freedom of combining…

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