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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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Colour-changing nail shades for summer launched by Calgel

By Kat Hill | 16 August 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd has unveiled four new Calgel shades – that change colour depending on heat. The Out With the Tide collection features heat-reactive, colour changing properties – perfect for sun-seeker clients! The four gel shades are: Secretly A Mermaid – with its subtle shimmer, this deep turquoise turns to teal minty green…

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Faby i'm faby collection

Faby launches spring/summer nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 15 August 2017

Ensure you’re stocked with pretty pastel hues with Italian brand house, Faby, via Palms Extra. The 12 shades in the I’m Faby collection feature vibrant hints including also  Caribbean-inspired green, lobster hue and soft and playful tones such as pink, light lavender and pure pastel green, available in both lacquer…

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Go holo with Ink London chameleon flakes for nail art

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2017

Add a new dimension to nail designs and catch the eyes of clients with four new pigments from INK London. Olive, Iris, Heather and Ivy are holographic chameleon flakes that are ideal for use with gel polish or L&P enhancements. They can also be use under MegaFlexi, INK Nails’ new…

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LCN to launch new permanent make-up and microblading shades

By Helena Biggs | 12 August 2017

Permanent make-up artists and microblading pros can now offer an even better colour match for clients with new PMU luxury pigments. Made in Germany, the range includes colour for lips as well as seven microblading colours. The fluid consistency of the microblading shades allows for smoother application and each hue…

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Morgan Taylor new collection see six sultry shades

By Kat Hill | 11 August 2017

Inspired by the spirit of Spain, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has unveiled its seasonal collection – Matadora. The collection sees six new sexy shades: I’m Drawing a Blanco – white shimmer Mauve Your Feet – mauve nude crème Don’t Break my Corazón – orange red crème All Tango-d Up –…

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Create ombrés with ease thanks to INK LONDON

By Kat Hill | 10 August 2017

INK London has revealed one of its latest additions to its range of brushes. The El Hombre brush is designed to create the perfect ombré. The golden pearl brush can be used to blend shades together with ease, thanks to the specially design bristles. Find out more at www.inknails.com

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