PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

Keysie Brian Gregor Eadie Scotland

How a Scottish inventor & son created a product nail enthusiasts can’t live without

By Helena Biggs | 23 January 2025

Have you ever damaged a nail opening a can, prying open the clips of photo frames or opening keyrings? It’s these nuisances that led husband and son duo, Brian and Gregor Eadie, to create Keysie: a handy device to save nails from unnecessary damage. It was Gregor who approached his…

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Footlogix Insitute Of Podiatrists

Footlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2025

Pediceutical footcare line, Footlogix®, has been endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP), an organisation that represents podiatry professionals who are committed to advancing foot health standards. The two-year endorsement follows the successful completion of a rigorous evaluation, conducted by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP). This review involved…

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Nail Order Team Scottish Flag

How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector

By Scratch Staff | 19 January 2025

In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…

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Nsi Classic Balance Gel

LED/UV curable NSI gel system revealed

By Kat Hill | 1 September 2017

NSI Nail UK has revealed its Classic Balance Gel system has been updated to boast a LED/UV curable formula. The system is available is a selection of colours, sizes and kits. Shades see Body Builder in  Clear and Cover Pink Warm, as well as Builder Blush and Clear. The formula…

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Opi Iceland

OPI’s cool Iceland inspired nail colour collection makes winter more bearable

By Helena Biggs | 31 August 2017

It’s getting colder outside – but OPI has warmed spirits with its stunning autumn/winter nail colour collection, Iceland. Inspired by the land of blue lagoons and Northern Lights, the 12-piece palette offers a range of chic hues that portray the country’s wild beauty. Each shade will be available in nail lacquer, long-wear…

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Gellux Treatment Base Coats

Gellux Treatment Base Coats launched by Salon System

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2017

Tend to various nail needs before a Gellux gel polish service with one of three base coats from the brand. Reconstruct smoothes nails lacking structure – and is ideal for clients with ridged nails. Recovery+ is enriched with vitamin E, B5 and Calcium; perfect clients who need to reinforce weakened nails.…

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How to prevent nail product overexposure

By Katie Barnes | 29 August 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why the misuse of monomer can have nasty consequences… We are all responsible for bad work habits but some are more dangerous than others. It has become alarmingly more apparent through the likes of YouTube videos and live feeds on social media that too many techs are flooding…

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Semilac Semiflash Www.semilac.co.uk

Create out of this world nails with Semilac

By Kat Hill | 26 August 2017

Semilac has revealed a line of galaxy inspired pigments to take manis to another dimension. The Semi Flash Galaxy range sees nine colour-changing powders, all inspired by the beauty of space. Semilac brands the powders an ‘explosion of stars, bringing a galaxy shine and cosmic embellishment’. Multi-tonal in their effect,…

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Sparitual Earl Grey

Teatox with the new SpaRitual range!

By Kat Hill | 25 August 2017

It’s time for tea thanks to SpaRitual’s limited edition manicure, pedicure and body care range. The new range sees a blend of essential oils inspired by Earl Grey, including clary sage, bergamot, southern cone marigold, and hay. The line up includes four new products that are completely vegan-friendly and nature-derived,…

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