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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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How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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SOAK OFF & SOOTHE with new NSI remover for nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2017

NSI has unveiled its Soothing Soak Off Remover, designed to help soak off L&P acrylic and gel enhancements without drying the skin or cuticles. Formulated with vitamins C & E, this product remover gently removes product and is available in two sizes; 8oz and 32oz. Get your hands on it via www.nsinails.co.uk

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Zoya party girls collection

ZOYA RELEASES Party Girls collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2017

Zoya has revealed its 2017 winter collection – Party Girls – available through Super Nail and Beauty. Seeing a variety of finishes and tones, the 12-piece collection is also available as two retail-ready six-piece sets. The first features golds, reds and pinks with the colours Nadia, Solstice, Tawny, Ming, Fallon and Sheri. While the second sees sultry shades including dark…

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NEONAIL launches Star Glow line

By Kat Hill | 4 November 2017

Add an intergalactic glimmer to NeoNail manicures with the brand’s new line of Star Glow UV Gel Polishes. The line of eight effect polishes see a transparent base gel that features iridescent flakes – allowing the professional to create a mirriad of looks. The Star Glow range sees: Lunar – an emerald-turquoise…

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EVO BY Bio Sculpture adds to range with two-tone gel polishes

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2017

Evo by Bio Sculpture has launched the Iron Ladies collection; four gel polish shades that unveil a two-tone effect when the Evo by Bio Sculpture magnet is used during application. The magnet lifts and suspend different pigments to allow the effect and is included in any four-piece Iron Ladies kit. Evo is a…

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FALL FOR Misa’s six-piece nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2017

Nail lacquer brand, Misa, has unveiled six new additions to its colour collection. Offering a high shine finish, the six 15 ml shades are seasonally named, including Bonfire Brunch and Sweater Weather. Boasting long-lasting coverage, the shades are ideal retail items as well as additions to your kit bag. Available…

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