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Rylan Clark-Neal to host the Scratch Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 28 May 2018

Get your feet tapping, dig out a party outfit and embrace disco fever – as the Scratch Summer Party returns on Sunday 15 July, and YOU’RE invited! Offering an opportunity to get glammed up, let your hair down and mingle with fellow members of the nail industry, this event is…

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LCN launches handy Manicure Kit for holidays

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2018

Maintain manicures on holiday or on-the-road with the handy Manicure Kit from LCN. Ideal for caring for nails in between salon visits, the kit features travel-sized products in a compact clear bag; perfect for hand luggage. Products include: Rich Avocado Cuticle Softener Cuticle Pusher Nail Serum Summer Deluxe Edition Drop…

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Summer nail glitters revealed by Magpie Beauty

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2018

Magpie Beauty has revealed its summer collection for 2018. Available to pre-order from Monday 21 May, the collection sees five new shades, including: May – medium-sized red, gold iridescent Roxie – purple, chunky iridescent mix Jasmine – medium sized white, bronze, gold iridescent Bonnie – fine neon coral/gold iridescent Delilah…

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OPI celebrates 40th anniversary of Grease with nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2018

OPI is commemorating the 40th anniversary of iconic movie musical, Grease, with the launch of a 12-piece colour collection. Available from May, the shades ‘capture the movie’s fun, energetic spirit’ and comprise retro, summery hues – from powdery pastels of yellow, lavender and pink, to bright pops of orange, turquoise and…

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Treat clients with cute Candy Hearts nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 11 May 2018

Pure Nails has unveiled the super-sweet Halo Gel Polish Candy Hearts collection. Featuring six pretty pastel hues, the shades are inspired by the much-loved confectionery and affectionately named True Love, U R Fab, My Angel, First Love, Be Mine and Blue Eyes. The pearly hues are ideal for summery nail…

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Evoke attitude with Luxio’s Attitude colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 9 May 2018

Luxio by Akzentz has revealed the Attitude collection for spring/summer. The six-piece collection sees a combination of on-trend, bold shades ranging from a loud violet to a burning hot red. Aptly named Bossy, Brazen, Exposed, Haven, Icon and Smoulder, the shades are made up of creme and sheer polishes. Shop…

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Get the Look: Bridal couture

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2018

Seeking inspo for the upcoming wedding season? Nailist, Sarah Richardson, created this chic bridal look with Light Elegance UK products. Combining baby pink, lace effect and peachy pink hues, the design sees Sarah use the shades Sweet Lace and Show Me The Honey to create a pretty pastel look. Adding a chic metallic edge,…

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Key ways to ensure healthy feet this summer

By Scratch Staff | 26 April 2018

Dr Bharti Rajput MBE, foot expert and podiatrist, reveals her top tips for healthy feet this summer… Avoid New Sandal Scandal When the better weather arrives, we’re often tempted to buy a new pair of sandals to treat our feet. Ensure that your sandals fit well the moment you buy…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 17 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says that this summery look featuring an ombre design and hand-painted flowers has been very popular with her clients. “This design has been so popular because of the colours used, the ombre technique and…

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Take a trip to the Caribbean with All That Jazz

By Kat Hill | 15 April 2018

All That Jazz has revealed The Caribbean Collection. Seeing four new sizzling the shades, the collection captures the vibrancy of the Caribbean with bright tones. New shades include: Don’t Be A Jerk-y  – fiery orange Jamaican Me Crazy – hot pink Patty Cake  – turquoise Caribbean Queen – royal purple The shades are…

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Entice clients with the Opposite collection from Faby

By Sophie Nutt | 11 April 2018

Italian nail brand, Faby, has revealed its Opposite collection for spring/summer. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold…

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CND™ to welcome summer with Boho Spirit nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2018

With summer in sight, CND™ is to introduce four new shades in both VINYLUX™ and SHELLAC™ formulas. The Boho Spirit collection features Offbeat – a punchy reddy-pink, Uninhibited – a peachy coral, Vagabond – a primrose yellow, and Gypsy – a zesty orange hue. “Bohemia beckons with this spirited collection,” comments…

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Magpie Beauty reveals Feel The Heat collection

By Kat Hill | 7 April 2018

Warm up for summer with the latest collection from Magpie Beauty! Entitled Feel the Heat, the collection serves up eight new scorching shades in the brand’s Gel Colour formula. New shades include: Poison Ivy Hazel Nut All About Mimi Toodle Lou Days Of Dawn Darling Clementine April Showers Nude Jude The…

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Nail nude tones with new Bio Sculpture Gel

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2018

Bio Sculpture has revealed four nude nail shades set to join the brand’s colour gel range. The Nude Collection sees four neutral nail tones to suit all skin tones, with three new shades and one back by popular demand. In addition, the shades can be paired with either a glossy top gel or…

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How to work the transitional tan

By Guest Writer | 1 April 2018

Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals how to take your clients from winter to spring with a transitional tan. Don’t let potential tanning clients hibernate away until summer – here’s how to entice them to tan RIGHT NOW. Not just for balmy days, tanning offers an instant pick-me-up,…

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