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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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Crack. Snack. Create: A takeaway inspires fortune cookie nail art experience

By Scratch Staff | 28 July 2025

Do you – or your clients – struggle to make decisions about nail designs at appointments? Say hello to Nail Fortunes™: an edible fortune cookie experience that delivers inspiration to the nail desk. “This started as a totally random idea I threw out to my husband over dinner,” says founder,…

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SALON SYSTEM launches Express Steam Remover for gel polish

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2017

Salon System has unveiled its new Gellux Express Steam Remover. This handy product gently warms acetone to create steam that allows for the speedy removal of Gellux gel polish, L&P acrylic, wraps and tips. Simple and easy to use, it comes complete with finger covers to retain vapours within the…

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IZ BEAUTY to create nail look for two LFW shows

By Helena Biggs | 18 February 2017

Iz Beauty of London, the nail brand created by Izabelle Hammon, has partnered with renowned manicurist, Saffron Goddard to create the nail looks for the Molly Goddard and ROBERTS | WOOD this weekend, for their AW17 presentations at London Fashion Week. With a comprehensive colour range and numerous nail art products,…

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SHIMMY AND SHAKE with Semilac’s new collection

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2017

Clients will be ready to hit the dancefloor with the latest Semilac offering. The Dance Flow collection sees nine new glitter colours in Semilac UV Hybrid formula. The  new shades are sure to add a sparkle to your services as the palette was inspired by iconic dances from around the world.…

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SELFRIDGES WELCOMES The Hand & Foot Spa

By Helena Biggs | 16 February 2017

Award-winning company, The Hand and Foot Spa, has opened a nail bar in Selfridges, Birmingham. Launched by Donna Haar-Jørgensen in London nine years ago, The Hand and Foot Spa scooped a Scratch Star owing to its stunning decor and commitment to hand and foot care. The arrival of the nail…

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MARGARET DABBS unveils trio of new shades

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2017

Nail care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has added three new nail polish shades to its award-winning range. The new shades are Black Rose, a deep purple-aubergine, Pink Blossom, a sheer pink, and Morning Glory, a dark grey/blue. Chic in style, each polish is richly pigmented with a long-lasting formula that leaves…

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NEW DATA reveals most frequently mentioned nail polish brands

By Helena Biggs | 14 February 2017

My Market Insight, a company that offers data, comment and analysis across various media platforms, has revealed which nail brands are featured most in consumer publications. Analysing the print, online and social media channels of consumer magazines, the data revealed that Nails Inc had the most product mentions in print,…

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