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How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 March 2025

Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…

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L&P acrylic vs dip powder nails: what’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 22 March 2025

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable nail finish. However, they have distinct differences. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products is essential for meeting your clients’ needs. Here’s what you need to know about each system……

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Bexy Glow unveils Bexy Build builder gel at star-studded launch event

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand, Bexy Glow, hosted an event in Cheshire to launch Bexy Glow Bexy Build: a builder gel designed to offer strength, flexibility and long-lasting wear. Guests gathered at The Colony, Wilmslow on 5 March to learn about the product, which is described as a…

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Opi muse of milan

OPI celebrates the culture of Milan with 12-piece autumn nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 11 August 2020

OPI has sought inspiration from Italy’s cultural and fashion capital, Milan, for its autumn 2020 nail colour shades. The 12-piece Muse of Milan collection is available in three formulas; Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor, depending on the desired wear time. “For more than two decades, OPI has taken women…

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NAF! Stuff launches Safe, Happy Hands range

By Kat Hill | 10 August 2020

NAF! Stuff has developed a pocket-friendly sanitising hand care range that’s both easy to use and kind to skin. Created by the NAF! Salon team, the range sees a Hydrating Hand Care Mist and an antibacterial Hand Sanitiser Spray. The Hand Sanitiser Spray sees an uplifting mint and eucalyptus scent with 62%…

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INK London adds to Flubber range

By Kat Hill | 7 August 2020

INK London has added four new colour ways to its Flubber Soak Off Builder Base range. Launched to provide extra options to meet client nail needs, new additions include: Pink Pearl – a cool pink with shimmer Milky Pink – light pink Peach Pearl – a warm pink with shimmer…

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Light elegance spice

Light Elegance releases 12 autumn nail shades inspired by spices

By Helena Biggs | 6 August 2020

Heat up nail styles for the new season with the 12 stunning gel shades in the Light Elegance autumn 2020 collection. The six Colour Gels and six Glitter Gels are inspired by the colours and textures found in spices from across the world. Tantalise with burnt oranges, rich brows, coppers…

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Blend nail shades with The Gel Bottle Inc Nail Art Palette

By Kat Hill | 6 August 2020

Unleash your artistry with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Nail Art Palette. This handy kit additions sees an easier way to create nail art designs using multiple shades or mix colours with no fuss or waste. Featuring five wells, techs can mix up custom colours at the same time to aid…

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Entice retail spend with cute MAD Beauty Hand Moisturising Sanitisers

By Sophie Nutt | 6 August 2020

Encourage regular hand sanitisation while benefiting from extra income with these MAD Beauty Keep It Clean Hand Moisturising Sanitisers ideal for retailing to clients. The cute hand sanitiser sprays disinfect and moisturise, and are packaged into fun, handbag-sized dispensers. What’s more, the sanitisers are available in three different scents: Strawberry,…

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