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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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7 new colours added to the HD Pro Flex It! Base & Builder Gel range developed by UK champion tech, Hazel Dixon

By Alex Fox | 28 May 2021

The HD Professional line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added to its pro line. “I’ve got some new products launching soon to add to the Flex it! Base & Builder range,” Hazel tells Scratch magazine. “It’s been so popular, especially since re-opening, as many customers…

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Seashell nails? Check out this Magpie Beauty nail art range

By Kat Hill | 27 May 2021

Add intrigue to summer nail designs with Magpie Beauty’s Nail Art Shells. Inspired by seashells, the iridescent pieces feature a layered, iridescent effect in eight colour ways: orange, pink, grey, blue, yellow, purple, green and natural. The nail art pieces are thin and can be easily broken into any suitable…

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The ‘Be Daring’, ‘Be You’, ‘Be Kind’ nail brand NailKind has launched 6 happy new summer lacquers

By Alex Fox | 26 May 2021

NailKind has launched its latest colour collection – All You Need is Fun. With a focus on positivity, these six new shades are designed to uplift, boost creativity and kick start your happy hormones – as your eyes  drink in their shades. When having fun, happy feel-good hormones are released…

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What a Releaf! Famous Names unveils care products for hands & feet

By Helena Biggs | 24 May 2021

Famous Names, the brand behind the IBX treatment and Dadi’Oil, has unveiled Releaf – a comprehensive care range for hands and feet. Described as ‘intentional, effective, efficient and luxurious’, the Famous Releaf range includes: CBD Elixir Soak-A-Lyptus AU Drench Cuti-cal Dadi’Scrub Gold Dadi’Lotion Gold Finish Loosin’ It Foot File A…

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National Occupational Standards for (NOS) are approved for Nails

By Alex Fox | 24 May 2021

Habia has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails has been approved and published by the Government. As part of the Habia’s standard setting role, it worked with industry employers to form the Expert Working Group, who’s remit was to review the existing NOS,…

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Raise awareness for mental wellbeing with charity clothing brand

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2021

Suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, has launched Roar Materials; a 100% non-profit clothing brand, designed to be worn as a symbol of support for those suffering with their mental health. Founder, Tom Chapman, and his client, clothing entrepreneur & screen printer Paul Richardson, created the brand with the…

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