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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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Nail expert: the importance of parallel sidewalls for a beautiful nail finish

By Katie Barnes | 21 July 2025

Award-winning nail technician & Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education founder, Katie Clark, offers insight… Parallel sidewalls start at the cuticle zone and end at the free edge. They mirror each other and help to give a nail enhancement a slim and slender appearance. The term, ‘parallel sidewalls’, is frequently…

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DISCOVER FABY’S manicure and pedicure system

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2017

Add an element of pure luxury to your manicure and pedicure service with Faby’s M2 Manicure and Pedicure range. It contains six sumptuous products, three of which are dual-purpose and can be used on both the hands and feet. Products include the M2 Hand Cream, featuring a light texture for…

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LASH PERFECT reveals new adhesive

By Helena Biggs | 27 January 2017

Lash Perfect is excited to announce the launch of its new Ultimate Russian Eyelash Adhesive following a year of research and development. Designed to work with both Lash Perfect Russian and Lash Perfect Russian Varia, the new adhesive has been formulated with a unique consistency that keeps fans in place when…

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FLASH SOME lash with Salon System

By Kat Hill | 26 January 2017

Flash some lash and pull in profit with the ideal retail range – Salon System’s lash range. With a variety of looks available, clients will be a flutter over NaturaLash options. Whether they prefer strip or individual lashes, retail the the pro brand that offers instant results with a variety…

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CND™ LAUNCHES Valentine’s gift sets

By Helena Biggs | 24 January 2017

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, encourage clients to create picture perfect nails with the new CND™ Vinylux Gift Sets. These must-have kits include Ridge FX™, two fabulous Vinylux shades (including Wildfire and Skin Tease or Cake Pop and Pink Bikini) and the Vinylux Weekly Top Coat to lock colour in…

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OPI ANNOUNCES Infinite Shine products for up to 11 days of flawless colour

By Helena Biggs | 24 January 2017

OPI is to launch an Infinite Shine Primer and Gloss next month, featuring exclusive ProStay technology for up to 11 days of gel-like wear and shine. Infinite Shine utilises a three-step system featuring a base coat, colour and top coat that’s engineered to deliver pristine results with easy, soak-free removal.…

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How to remove enhancements without damaging nails

By Katie Barnes | 24 January 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to remove enhancements correctly – and what happens if you don’t. One of the biggest nail myths is that ‘nails need to breathe’. Nails are made up of several layers of dead, compacted cells and do not have the…

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