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Seeking a UK-made gel polish brand? Explore Roxi – the 68pc nail range boasting finesse & flair

By Jess Watts | 5 August 2025

Introducing Roxi – a nail brand delivering meticulously crafted gel products to add style and sophistication to professional setups. The Roxi brand is founded on 32 years of industry experience. Each formula has been developed and tested with safety, quality and salon success at its core, and is HEMA and…

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Butter yellow summer is almost over: here’s why you should make way for mustard

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2025

Butter yellow took over the world this spring/summer, with the pastel hue dominating décor, outfits and nails. But autumn/winter will see another member of the yellow family soar in popularity… (Lead image by @byemilyann_) Say hello to mustard yellow! Experts predict that this rich, deeper version of summer’s trending hue…

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16 products that will help you nail the cat eye manicure trend

By Jess Watts | 29 July 2025

Lead image courtesy of @hopejungnails using Light Elegance P+ Gel Polish in Ice Kitty, available via www.lightelegance.co.uk. The iridescence and reflective depth of cats’ eyes have long entranced humans. So much so, that their power has been harnessed to create stunning nail designs. Specially crafted magnetic nail products contain metallic…

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MAGPIE BEAUTY launches gel polish collection

By Helena Biggs | 22 March 2017

Magpie Beauty, a brand renowned for its nail art glitters, has revealed its own gel polish collection. The range includes All About The Base, a base coat, Let It Shine, a glossy top coat, and more than 25 gel polish shades, including black, white and everything in between. For best…

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MULTI-TASK with new pedi & lash chair from Cosmetronic

By Helena Biggs | 21 March 2017

Hair and beauty equipment supplier, Cosmetronic, has launched a new chair – ideal for both pedicure and lash services. Available in black, white and grey, the Lumina pedicure chair is a simple solution to a stylish, unplumbed compact pedicure chair. The centre section slides out for storage and it features…

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VAT FREE SAVINGS with Salon Services

By Kat Hill | 20 March 2017

It’s time for a super spring clean and salon spruce up! From nail desks to reception desks, mobile beauty cases to lamps, Salon Services is offering VAT-free savings across salon equipment and furniture throughout this month. With hundreds of pro products available, the offer is only available through March – so…

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BABY PINK Handirest launches to help the mani process

By Helena Biggs | 18 March 2017

Complement your nail station with the latest addition to the Handirest range; a baby pink version of the manicure accessory. This pastel hue comes just in time for spring and is developed to provide a firm and stable base on which clients can comfortably place their hand throughout a manicure.…

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SIMON JERSEY offers Scratch readers 20% off workwear

By Helena Biggs | 18 March 2017

Does your salon uniform need an update? Or do you want to amp up your look while you work? Simon Jersey is here to lend a hand with 20% off its workwear attire. From ruffled tunics to comfy shoes, skirts and trousers – and accessories of scarves and belts, simply…

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ADD UP TO £60K to your business with Hair No More partnership concept

By Helena Biggs | 17 March 2017

Pouring your money into an additional beauty service can sometimes risky, but one company is looking to minimise this risk with a new bolt-on business concept. Hair No More is seeking salons from across the UK to provide permanent hair removal with the SkinPULSE SHR advanced system, powered by Cosmedico…

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