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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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L&p nail enhancements, safe removal

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 katie barnes

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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Edunails 1200 nail art training

Boost nail skills with Edunails pay-as-you-go online training courses

By Helena Biggs | 27 April 2021

Do you want to enhance your nail skills remotely – at your own pace and time of choosing? Check out Edunails, an international online training platform available in 15 languages. Founded by expert nail instructors and educators with over 15 years’ industry experience, Edunails connects nail stylists with nail educators worldwide…

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Novalash virtual training

NovaLash extends virtual education offering

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2021

Lash brand & training supplier, NovaLash, has added two courses to its range of virtual education classes. The Classic Lash conversion class is ideal for lash stylists that have previous experience with lash services but are seeking a new service, as well as education, support and training. The education team…

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Naf stuff cocktail collection

Fancy a sip of summer? NAF! Stuff launches 2 cocktail cuticle oil scents

By Chloe Randall | 23 April 2021

NAF! Stuff has unveiled its two scents which comprise the cocktail collection. The Limited Edition Collection features the sweet Strawberry Daiquiri and the tropical Piña Colada. Despite the name, these hydrating cuticle oils have 0% alcohol so you and your clients can enjoy these sensory cocktails. Both scents are available…

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Saloncide

Saloncide proven effective against Covid-19

By Kat Hill | 22 April 2021

Saloncide has been independently tested and clinically proven to be effective against coronavirus. Results from clinical testing show the alcohol-free, antimicrobial disinfectant spray, specially created for the beauty industry, is effective against all enveloped viruses – including Covid-19 at 99.99% within two minutes. Once sprayed there is no wiping required,…

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Eco based glitter

Create eco-friendly nail designs with these 6 :YOURS glitter elements

By Chloe Randall | 22 April 2021

:YOURS Cosmetics has unveiled its Eco-Based glitter elements as part of the Spring Fever collection. Comprising six different glitter elements, the colours available are: Rowdy Rainbow Silver Shine Bronze Secret Turquoise Beauty Violet Mystery Pink Sweetness These Eco-Based Glitter Elements are 92% plastic free and are solvent resistant, meaning you…

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Lucy pastorelli lp 1200

Behind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range

By Chloe Randall | 21 April 2021

Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the…

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