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ASP unveils Power Set Acrylic System for durable enhancements

By Sophie Nutt | 18 April 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology for maximum…

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Great Ormond Street patients get pampered with Piggy Paint polish

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2018

Nail Harmony UK director and esteemed tech, Georgie Smedley, brightened up the day of patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital & Children’s Charity by painting their nails using Piggy Paint nail polish. Georgie pitched up for the organisation’s Spring Party with various shades of Piggy Paint, an eco-friendly nail polish formulated…

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Handy tips for mobile nail techs

By Metta Francis | 10 April 2018

Metta Francis, winner of Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2015 & 2017, reveals her top tips for fellow techs working on-the-move… It’s so important to be organised as a mobile nail technician, as there is not the luxury of being able to pop to the nail cupboard to…

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Scratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed

By Scratch Staff | 9 April 2018

THE SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2018: MEET THE FINALISTS The results are in! See which techs, salon, teams and influencers have made the grade in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 and count down to Scratch’s hotly anticipated Summer Party – at which the winners will be announced…   L&P Tech of…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Andrea Gordon

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Andrea Gordon tugged at our heartstring with this design featuring a loveheart tip feature nail. In this design, Andrea combines romantic red hues and, to add a metallic edge, edging sees guilded silver detailing. See…

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Perfect smile lines with The Edge Nails & Beauty French Dip Jar

By Sophie Nutt | 25 January 2018

Create crisp smile lines with the French Dip Jar from The Edge Nails & Beauty. The jar features a dual-ended shallow compartment for a round smile line design and a deeper compartment for an oval smile line when using the dip system. Available to purchase from www.edgenails.co.uk.

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Perfect intricate nail art designs with attachable FlexiLamp Touch

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2018

Light up your nail work with the sleek, chic FlexiLamp Touch™ LED Table Lamp from Americanails – a must-have for shining a light on intricate nail art designs. Featuring a brushed 3-level dimmer with touch sensor and an arm that bends 180-degrees, the lamp attached to any mani desk or table with…

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Evo by Bio Sculpture releases two new blues

By Sophie Nutt | 13 January 2018

Embrace the January blues – when it comes to nails only, as Bio Sculpture has added two shades of blue to its Evo colour repertoire. Welcome Sophia, a dark ocean shade, and Nicola, a bright sky blue. Add to your colour menu and purchase the shades from www.biosculpture.co.uk

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Empower inner royalty with NSI Polish Pro Ice Queen collection

By Sophie Nutt | 2 January 2018

Add shimmer and glimmer to winter manicures with the six shades in this NSI Polish Pro collection. The Ice Queen collection features icy and gem-like hues including Cold Hearted, Crown Jewels, Dark Moon, Freezing Reign, Icy Gaze and Queens Cloak. Offering a wear time of around two weeks, shades are…

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GET FESTIVE with the Cuccio Christmas Cracker collection

By Sophie Nutt | 30 November 2017

Cuccio has released it’s Christmas Cracker collection, featuring popular shades from its core collection and new sparkling shades perfect for the party season. The veneer and lacquer package includes eight festive shades in both veneer and matching lacquer, seeing 16 shades overall. Ranging from a pearlescent gold to a ruby red hue, the…

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ROXANNE CAMPBELL reveals winter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 22 November 2017

Celebrity manicurist, Roxanne Campbell, has unveiled a winter collection of nail lacquers just in time for the festive season. The four-piece set consists of the shades Expensive Taste, Wine and Dine, Kiss Me First and Snow Fight. These include a dark brown hue, deep burgundy, bright red and an off-white lacquer. Offering…

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Scratch team gets immersed in Scentered products

By Sophie Nutt | 20 November 2017

On Friday, myself and Kat were invited to an event held by Scentered – a range of natural aromatherapy products that are designed to help the user stay centred, wherever and whenever. Fresh-faced and eager to find out more about the products and the concept, we were introduced to the Scentered therapy balms and…

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OFFER ODOURLESS, speedy nail enhancements with NSI Simplicité Polydip

By Kat Hill | 14 November 2017

Nail Systems International‘s dip system, Simplicité Polydip, offers an easy, odourless service – and speedy enhancements. Named for its simple to use and remove properties, Simplicité features light curing technology which means the technician can work on all five fingers at the same time as there is no dry time – allowing complete product…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Tricia Rennie

By Sophie Nutt | 5 November 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Tricia Rennie created these nails after being inspired by her favourite nail tech. “I created these nails using The Glitter Fairy diamonds and multi cut glitters with the CJP acrylic range. One of my favourite nail tech is Lucy Fell,…

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Mark world vegan day with SpaRitual’s latest launch

By Helena Biggs | 31 October 2017

November 1 is World Vegan Day, so if you’re seeking a vegan product range to add to your portfolio, consider the latest launch from SpaRitual. The limited edition Earl Grey mani, pedi and body care range features a body masque, sugar scrub, oil salve and body soufflé – all 100%…

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