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Le Chat’s Perfect Match range unveils six dreamy nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2018

Add sparkle and serenity to nail overlays with the six stunning shades in the Moon Goddess collection from Le Chat’s Perfect Match range. Available in Perfect Match gel polish and Dare to Ware lacquer, the dreamy hues twinkle in the moonlight and both formulas afford quick and easy application. The shades…

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Cuccio spreads love with limited edition offer

By Helena Biggs | 2 January 2018

Cuccio is offering a ‘buy two, get one free’ deal on its Cuccio Colour lacquers and Cuccio Veneer gel polish products – for a limited time only. “We want to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support by running this special promotion for the first three months of…

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Calgel adds warmth to winter nails with Tomorrow Can Wait collection

By Helena Biggs | 30 December 2017

Izabelle Hammon Ltd, distributor of Calgel, has unveiled the stunning four-piece ‘Tomorrow Can Wait’ collection. Available in 4g pots, the metallic Calgel hues include the regal plum hue, Dressed in Velvet – which has a subtle violet sheen – and the party perfect Champagne Kisses; a golden shade with subtle glimmer. Completing…

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Semilac expands premises & announces franchise plans

By Helena Biggs | 26 December 2017

UV hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has invested £50,000 in a new distribution premises to help the business keep up with increasing demand. Five new jobs have been created by the company, which now sees its products in 230 UK salons. “The distribution team’s move to our new site in…

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Be enchanted by winter Halo Gel Polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 20 December 2017

Twelve sophisticated and stylish shades make up the Halo Gel Polish Enchanted collection; hues that sparkle and shimmer to see clients through Christmas and into the New Year. Sultry and a must for perfecting any party outfit, the hues include red tones Goddess, Poison Apple and Phoenix as well as shades…

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OPI marks festive nail colour launch with special event

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2017

Team OPI got Scratch‘s Helena and Sophie in the festive spirit as it held a fun-filled event – full of sparkles – to showcase its latest launches. Heading up to the capital, Team Scratch navigated its way to the swanky St Martin’s Lane Hotel and were greeted with festive themed cocktails…

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GELISH launches Little Miss Nutcracker nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 13 November 2017

Bring joy to nails with the winter nail colour collection from Gelish. Little Miss Nutcracker is inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, and features six fun and cheery shades – with a limited edition silver special effect top coat. Silver In My Stocking can be worn alone or as an overlay on…

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INDULGE in the Champagne nail colour collection from INK Nails London

By Helena Biggs | 12 November 2017

A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…

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How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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EVO BY Bio Sculpture adds to range with two-tone gel polishes

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2017

Evo by Bio Sculpture has launched the Iron Ladies collection; four gel polish shades that unveil a two-tone effect when the Evo by Bio Sculpture magnet is used during application. The magnet lifts and suspend different pigments to allow the effect and is included in any four-piece Iron Ladies kit. Evo is a…

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FALL FOR Misa’s six-piece nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2017

Nail lacquer brand, Misa, has unveiled six new additions to its colour collection. Offering a high shine finish, the six 15 ml shades are seasonally named, including Bonfire Brunch and Sweater Weather. Boasting long-lasting coverage, the shades are ideal retail items as well as additions to your kit bag. Available…

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Embrace seasonal change with CND™’s Glacial Illusion collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 October 2017

CND™ has embraced the impending cool of autumn/winter with Glacial Illusion, a stunning collection of shimmering nail shades. Available in SHELLAC™ and VINYLUX™, the collection has pulled AW17 trends straight from the catwalk and onto fingertips with six delicate hues. Inspired by the alien-like crystal bodysuits as seen at Gucci and space…

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How to store nail products correctly

By Katie Barnes | 24 October 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…

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Instagram-inspired collection by Jessica Nails launches in Phenom formula

By Helena Biggs | 10 October 2017

Inspired by social media hashtags and street style, Jessica has launched its #Instastyle autumn/winter collection in the Phenom formula. The three shades; #Streetwear, #Outfitoftheday and #Lovethislook, are cool crèmes that offer a long lasting, high shine finish. The shades are used in the three-step system; which involves applying base coat,…

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Holiday Hangover nail colour collection arrives from Artistic Nail Design

By Helena Biggs | 6 October 2017

Help clients get through the festive season with the Holiday Hangover collection from Artistic Nail Design. Featuring metallic and glitter hues available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution, snap up the shades for perfect party manicures. “These glitter & metallic shades complement any holiday accessory,” comments Alisha Rimando, Artistic Nail…

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