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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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Glitterbels launches 2 nail glitters in aid of The Azaylia Foundation

By Emma Hobday | 7 October 2021

Glitterbels is supporting the efforts of children’s cancer charity, The Azaylia Foundation, by creating a premixed glitter and a lion shaped loose glitter for nails. The two products have been designed in honour of Azaylia Diamond Cain, who became known as the ‘Little Lion’ during her brave battle with cancer…

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Get party-ready with 6 CND™ shades for winter 2021

By Helena Biggs | 1 October 2021

After a trying 20 months, we’re ready to party – and no party look would be complete with a stunning nail look. CND™’s Party Ready collection has launched to celebrate a renewed outlook on life and all that is to be rejoiced. “This range of effortless yet glam holiday shades…

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Artistic Nail Design launches 6 autumn nail shades inspired by being fearless

By Emma Hobday | 24 September 2021

Artistic Nail Design has launched the Breakout Beauty collection for the autumn season, created to embody the fearless energy of the Artistic wearer. This six colour collection features a range of shades from subtle to smoky that are perfect for the changing weather of autumn. The Breakout Beauty shades will be…

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Create chic nail styles with TGB’s 10-piece Lady Luxe gel polish collection

By Scratch Staff | 20 September 2021

The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled 10 gel polish shades for autumn/winter 2021, encapsulating ‘the essence of the modern ‘It Girl’ and her je ne sais quoi’. This 10-piece Lady Luxe collection features: After Dark – Presenting the powerhouse pigment After Dark. A rich blend of burgundy and plum with warm…

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Revealed: The booking service that 1,000 UK nail salons rely on to boost business

By Helena Biggs | 20 September 2021

Online business management software, Booksy, is relied on by 1,000 nail salons and over 1,600 beauty salons in the UK for their day-to-day needs. So what does it offer, and how does it work? Accessible via web and the Booksy app on ios and Android, clients can use Booksy to…

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Nail tech launches self care platform to support those in need

By Emma Hobday | 17 September 2021

Scratch chats to Laura O’Mahony, owner of The Pamper Cabin and founder of self care platform Share Your Self Care, about the importance of giving back… Laura had always loved beauty therapy, but was busy carving out a career in the events industry in Manchester, London and LA, when life…

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