PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

Scarlett Senter Embellishments

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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Explore salon furniture with the REM Virtual Showroom

By Chloe Randall | 23 June 2021

REM has installed a Virtual Showroom Tour on their website to give customers a near lifelike experience in visiting the REM Showroom. Customers can now walk around the virtual showroom stopping at any point to view and learn more about the products, seeing them from every angle. Hot spots on…

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Lady Showbiz introduces trade package for nail salons & spas

By Chloe Randall | 21 June 2021

Lady Showbiz has put together a professional package, aimed at salons, spas and mobile nail technicians. The package offers 90 gel-effect nail polishes in a variety of colours for £495 + VAT. The polishes are also cruelty-free and vegan friendly, allowing the shades to be catered to more clients. Featuring…

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Earthy Nail Polish: for green salons looking to retail a plant-based colour collection

By Alex Fox | 20 June 2021

If you want to widen your customer reach and retail with a conscience, then Earthy Nail Polish is a great option for your salon shelves. Earthy Nail Polish, born from a frustration towards unsustainable cosmetic products presents a core mission to provide the highest quality products with the least impact…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the guru behind Gotti Nails

By Chloe Randall | 18 June 2021

Nail guru Robert Nguyen has launched his own brand ‘Gotti Nails’ after working in the industry for over 16 years. After starting off as a competitor, Robert went on to become an international educator for brands such as OPI, Color Club and Entity Beauty, as well as opening two successful…

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Unveiled: The 6 Gelish nail shades you need for summer 2021

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2021

Embrace bright, fun colours on nails with the six-piece Feel The Vibes Gelish collection for summer 2021. The gel polish shades combine cool tones and punchy bolds for a fun and playful nail finish. “Summer is back and this year it’s brighter than ever!” comments Danny Haile, CEO & founder…

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Behind the Brand: Meet the founder of BEAU Polish

By Chloe Randall | 16 June 2021

Siána Scott launched BEAU Polish in 2019 after the vision came to her during a meditation in 2018. Having qualified as a nail technician in 2017, Siána worked as a mobile nail technician before wanting to take her love for nail polish further by creating her own polish range.  “My…

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