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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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Why you shouldn’t use craft glitter in your nail services

By Katie Barnes | 26 September 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why you shouldn’t use craft shop glitter in your nail services. There are many techs using craft glitters in their nail services because they may have seen someone else do it, it is low cost and easy. You may think it’s…

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Crystal parade autumn mix

New Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade

By Kat Hill | 25 September 2017

Add some sparkle to your autumn and winter nail art services with the latest Swarovski crystal mixes from Crystal Parade. The Autumn Mix was inspired by the rich colours of autumn leaves and shades of the season. Each bag includes a mix of 200 crystals in a variety of sizes, ss5 – ss9. Colours…

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Cuccio butter scrub

Cuccio introduces butter scrubs

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2017

Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into…

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Create speedy nail overlays with ASP’s Quick Dip system

By Helena Biggs | 20 September 2017

Apply long-lasting colour to nails in a flash with ASP’s Quick Dip acrylic powder nail system, available from Salon Services. With 22 highly pigmented shades available, the system offers easy application and a strong, hard wearing finish that lasts up to 14 days. It can be used as a natural…

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Add Mavex Calluspeeling to your pedi kit

By Kat Hill | 19 September 2017

Perfect your pedicures with the Mavex Calluspeeling treatment. Great for techs on the go that may not have access to water for treatments, the formula allows you to remove hard skin without the need for soaking or excessive filing. In a five-step process, the products formula removes cracked, hard and calloused skin. Special…

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Autumn nailed with Crystal Nails

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2017

Crystal Nails has unveiled a chic palette of four shades for autumn. The 2017 BesTrend Colours Autumn/Winter collection sees a variety of shades for the season – from reds to mauves, teals to browns and blues. The new kits are available in the brand’s different systems – Royal Gel, One Step Crystalac,…

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