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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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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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Want to create textured designs? Check out Nailchemy’s 6 embossing gels

By Chloe Randall | 15 September 2021

Nailchemy has launched its metallic embossing gel, comprising six shades. With a high viscosity enabling you to create raised or embossed designs, this highly pigmented gel only requires one layer to create a solid colour in your design as it has no inhibition layer so can be applied over the…

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Prep for party season with 6 nail glitter elements from :YOURS

By Emma Hobday | 10 September 2021

Get your sparkle on with the :YOURS Party Up collection, including six on-trend Finest Glitter Elements. These stunning glitters are ultra-fine, making them ideal for delicate nail art looks. Alternatively, combine them with stamping plates, apply them to the inhibition layer of gel polish or mix them with gel, acrylic…

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Love to stand out? Check out Lecenté’s Shimmer nail art films

By Emma Hobday | 9 September 2021

Love shimmer? Love shine? The Lecenté Shimmer nail art films are the perfect addition to your nail kit to add a pretty iridescent finish to nails. The five styles are Blue Opalescent, Gold, Blue Orange, Indigo Opalescent and Silver Holographic. HOW TO USE Perform a manicure and prepare the natural…

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Fancy a listen? Podcast serves to inspire salon professionals

By Helena Biggs | 7 September 2021

Nail sector veteran and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry winner 2017, Sue Davies, has launched the Inspiring Salon Professionals podcast. Just one of the resources available on her website, www.suedavies.org, the podcast supports career development, brand building and how to start a business – and features inspirational stories…

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Looking for new nail tools? Try TNL UK

By Helena Biggs | 3 September 2021

She’s scooped a whopping five Scratch Stars Awards, is a salon and academy owner and has honed enviable experience as an educator. Now, nail tech Paulina Zdrada has turned her hand – and experience – to tool production to support the needs of fellow techs. Enter TNL – aka The…

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The 6 Light Elegance buttercream nail shades you need this autumn

By Chloe Randall | 3 September 2021

Light Elegance has launched its Power of Science ButterCream collection, ready for the autumn season. Comprising six shades, Light Elegance’s buttercreams last over 4 weeks and are highly pigmented. The shade names are named after scientific concepts, to fit Light Elegance’s mantra of ‘We’ve got great chemistry!’ The shades available:…

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Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection

By Helena Biggs | 1 September 2021

Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021, Gelish has presented the No Boundaries collection – six stunning and oh-so on-trend nail shades available in Gelish Soak-Off Gel…

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Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind

By Emma Hobday | 1 September 2021

The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind is to launch five timeless shades for the autumn season to see you through the cold winter months. The vegan-friendly,…

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Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2021

Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat collection comprises shimmer and glitter shades to suit all skin tones, affectionately named Buttermilk, Caramel, Hazelnut, Praline, Toffee and White…

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In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros

By Emma Hobday | 30 August 2021

Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share…

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Feeling fruity? NAF! PRO adds tropical scent to cuticle oil range

By Helena Biggs | 27 August 2021

Do you want that summer feeling to go the distance? Embrace the sweet scent of passionfruit with NAF! PRO’s Passionfruit Nail & Cuticle Oil. Available in a 30ml dropper bottle for nail techs to use and retail, the oil is also infused within a cuticle oil pen that’s the perfect…

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Here’s what you need to know about the Nailympia Online competition (2nd edition)

By Helena Biggs | 26 August 2021

Following the postponement of the in-person Nailympia London competition due to take place in October 2021, the organisers have moved the international nail competition online for a second edition. The first edition was a huge success, and gave nailists from all corners of the globe the opportunity to compete across…

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