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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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CHINA GLAZE teams up with My Little Pony for nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 July 2017

Rein in some magic – it’s time to invest in a rainbow of shades with the My Little Pony x China Glaze collection. Featuring 12 new lacquer hues, the palette sees colours ranging from super-charged brights to pretty pastel crèmes and celestial, shimmering glitters. The shades are inspired by the…

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EASY REMOVAL with new Orly GelFx base coat

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2017

Cut the time of soak off romoval for Orly GelFx overlays with the brand’s Easy-Off Basecoat. Applied in place of primer and your usual base coat, the new formula sees a soak off in just five minutes. During the soaking process, the remover penetrates through the layers and starts to deteriorate the…

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TROPICAL NAIL OILS make a splash thanks to Semilac

By Helena Biggs | 22 July 2017

We’re feeling totally tropical as our Scratch Summer Party at Tropicana Beach Club is on the horizon – so we’re lapping up the range of tropical inspired manicure oils from Semilac UK. Complementing the brand’s collection of nail shades and accessories, the four fruity scented oils are ideal for hydrating nails and cuticles…

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SHIINE WITH ASP T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

ASP has unveiled T3 LED/UV Glitter Gels. With a self levelling formula, these hard gels boasts an intense glittery and super high finish shine finish. Quick and easy to apply, the gel is odour free and also curable with LED as well as UV sources. The range sees three gorgeous glitter;…

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New pigment collection from BE CREATIVE

By Kat Hill | 20 July 2017

Iconic nail artist, Sam Biddle, has added a new pigment collection to her Be Creative range, and it’s sure to add some drama to your nail designs! The All About The Drama collection sees new shades, including: Love Story, rose gold pink; Melodrama, muted lilac; Drama Queen, midnight blue; Cliffhanger, light…

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GET STAMPING this summer with new Yours Loves nail art plates

By Helena Biggs | 17 July 2017

Fashion speedy nail art designs with these summery stamping plates from Yours Loves, designed by a trio of creative techs. The eight plates feature marine themes, floral patterns and more, designed to turn up the heat this summer. The brand new collection has been created by three designers (including one…

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