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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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BRING JOY with CND™ spa stocking fillers

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2017

CND™ has launched some ideal retail items – and stocking fillers – in the form of its popular spa lotions and scrubs in mini sizes. A must-have for the winter season, the five festive essentials include Gardenia Woods lotion and scrub, Bright Citron lotion and scrub, and the Sugar Vanilla…

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BUILD, ENHANCE & EXTEND with 12 shades of iZ Beauty Pro Colour

By Helena Biggs | 27 November 2017

Offer added strength and decadent colour overlays with PRO Colour from iZ Beauty of London. Serving up 12 shades of a self-levelling formula that negates the need for primer or base coat, the product is a soft and flexible LED/UV gel that soaks off. Available in two formulations, Buildable Colour…

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Novalash minimr

NOVALASH RELEASES hand-held lash curer

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2017

NovaLash has revealed it’s latest innovation, which aims to make easy work of drying lash extensions and ensures that clients’ lashes are 100% dry before they open their eyes. The MiniMr is a hand-held lash curer that dispenses a super fine mist onto the client’s eyelashes, promising to provide a relaxing…

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Semilac cats eye

CATCH EYES with Semilac

By Kat Hill | 26 November 2017

Create captivating effects with Semilac’s Cats Eye range. When used with the Semilac Magnetic Pen, the polishes reveals a striking, multi-dimensional look. The range sees six new tones; Voilet, Blue, Red, Silver, Gold and Green. Semi-transparent, the effect polishes can be used under a variety of Semilac shades to create a multitude…

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All that jazz opulence collection

ALL THAT JAZZ takes it back to the Twenties with the Opulence Collection

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2017

All That Jazz has released the Opulence Collection. Whisking the wearer away to the decadent jazz era, the four new colours aim to encapsulate the lavish lifestyle of the Twenties. The collection sees rich tones and glamorous shimmers, to match every mood and occasion this winter. Oyster is a demure off-white with…

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NAIL SMILE lines with ADS Dip Tray

By Kat Hill | 25 November 2017

To complement its dipping range, INK London has revealed its ADS Dip Tray. The new tray was designed to allow the professional to create a precise smile line with the Acrylink Dipping System. Dual-ended, the tray creates two French shapes – oval or round – and features a lid. Find out more and…

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