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Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 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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Gel vs gel polish nails: What’s the difference?

By Lilly Delmage | 5 March 2025

The gel and gel polish nail systems have notable differences, and serve distinct purposes at the nail desk. Understanding their use and benefits is essential, in order to choose the right product for each client’s nail goals. The science behind gel products In the book: Nail Therapist – A Professional…

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These are the nail colour collections you need for spring/summer 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 26 February 2025

Spring/summer presents a time to spring clean your nail product inventory. Swap out winter hues for the fresh and vibrant tones to suit the seasons, and get arty with vibrant patterns and plenty of florals. Here are the nail colour collections to note for SS25: CND™ Quiet Luxury collection, www.sweetsquared.com…

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Up close with Salon System & its treatment offerings

By Kat Hill | 30 November 2018

This week, I hotfooted to the super-cool collaborative creative space, Hunter Collective, in Farringdon, London, for an exclusive Salon System showcase event. I was met with a glass of bubbles, before taking a peek at what was on show. Each corner of the studio saw a different area of Salon System’s beauty…

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Strengthen and enhance nails with Crystal Nails Compact Base Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Crystal Nails has revealed its self-levelling Compact Base Gel, presented in a convenient bottle and brush format. The Compact Base Gel creates a dense yet flexible coating to help strengthen the natural nail. The gel can also be used to create C-curves, help with nail correction and sculpting nail enhancements…

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Shaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2018

When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that look oh-so fabulous. I headed to London’s 1 Harley Street for an appointment with the brand’s international brow expert, Jamie…

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Sienna X launches very own brow tint range

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2018

Sienna X has turned its attention to the fast-growing service of brow treatments and has launched its very own brow brand: Sienna X Brows. Formulated to leave clients with flawless eyebrows, Sienna X Brows is a long-lasting tint treatment range developed to offer a variety of shades to ensure a…

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China Glaze launches The Grinch themed nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 25 November 2018

China Glaze has collaborated with Dr Seuss’ The Grinch to launch eight nail polish shades for the festive season. The limited edition collection steals inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville and features shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. In addition, three pre-glued designer nail tips, two holiday gift sets and a nail…

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Embrace icy nights with the LeChat Veiled Secrets collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 November 2018

Inspired by icy winter nights, LeChat has revealed six shades in a range of soft crèmes and a shimmering silver glitter. The new colours are available in Dare to Wear nail lacquer, Perfect Match gel polish and Perfect Match Dip Powder depending on preferred technique and wear time: Private Party…

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