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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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The #2 Emi Design Capsule 2021 kit for neo-futuristic nail art has been released

By Alex Fox | 23 May 2021

The second  EMI Design capsule kit has been launched for 2021. With a 2021 ‘neo-futuristic’ theme, this new design box beings a new spin on creating futuristic geometric nail art designs. The concept behind the capsule box is to give nail artists a guide to how they can use colours…

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Get creative with your nail designs using Nail-Its

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

OMY etc, the little sister store of OMY Nails, has launched Nail-Its to help you get creative with your nail art. Nail-Its are nail art template sticky notes designed with the organised, creative nail technician in mind. Plan ahead for a client or display on your wall to be chosen…

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Eco-trendy nail brand Kure Bazaar introduces 3 spring nail shades

By Alex Fox | 18 May 2021

Calling itself eco-trendy, the Kure Bazaar nail range promises a journey through colour with an eco-slant. Unveiling its Spring 2021 collection of three new shades, the brand still impresses its values upon the world of beauty, claiming its eco-friendly formula has been led by research into a technological innovation that…

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Eco nail glitters herald Spring fever on the Sweet shop shelves with 3 new nail art product offerings

By Alex Fox | 17 May 2021

Spring Fever is alive and kicking at :YOURS and now adorning the retail Sweet shop shelves at Sweet Squared. With four Spring stamping polishes – trade £4.95/€6.95 Each (+VAT)/ trade £19.80/€25.80 Collection (+VAT) YELLOW DAFFODIL – soft yellow hue GREEN MINT – mint green PINK BLOSSOM – delicate pink PINK ROSE…

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Seeking bold summer nail shades? CND™ reveals 6 hot hues in Summer City Chic Collection

By Kat Hill | 16 May 2021

Get clients set for a summer of fun with the six shades in the CND™ Summer City Chic Collection. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection was inspired by the vibrance of street art and the boldness it takes to make it in the city. “This fearless collection…

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Behind-the-scenes of a mental health awareness photo shoot

By Scratch Staff | 10 May 2021

Nail tech and educator, Lisa Graves, shares the story behind a mental health awareness photo shoot… “The last year was a difficult one for everyone across the globe and, subsequently, awareness of mental health issues was heightened. Whenever I saw advertising or social media posts based around mental health, images…

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