Nail enthusiast, Tiger Taylor, launches biodegradable press-on nail range
Painter & creative nail enthusiast, Tiger Taylor, has launched Claws: a range of press-on nails crafted from oxybiodegradable plastic, housed in fully compostable packaging. With a belief that great-looking nails shouldn’t compromise on sustainability, the Claws ethos is: ‘convenient, stylish and cost-effective nails that don’t cost the earth’. Tiger worked…
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Add spellbinding festive finishes to nails with OPI’s 14 Terribly Nice colours
Are you ready to sleigh the holidays? Nail clients’ Christmas requests – and make your own nails dazzle – with OPI’s Terribly Nice Collection, comprising metallics, shimmers, glitters and crèmes. The Terribly Nice shades, available in OPI GelColor, Infinite Shine and Nail Lacquer, are as follows: Blame the Mistletoe – shimmery…
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This year’s best advent calendars for nail enthusiasts
We’ve rounded up the best advent calendars for nail pros and enthusiasts, with each including a seasonal surprise behind each door… HONA Advent Calendar HONA’s 12-day advent calendar features 14 new products and surprise goodies for nail techs to unwrap in the run-up to Christmas, with two products in each…
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E-files: Understanding use, RPM, torque & more
Get to grips with E-files as Scratch explores use, key features, care tips and more… The use of an E-file in a nail service can significantly speed up the shaping and filing process, as well as reduce the physically demanding and repetitive use of hand files. “Some nail technicians are…
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How to create elegant, elongated lashes that still look natural
Salon System lash expert & educator, Ruth Atkins, shares advice on creating elegant, elongated lashes… You can achieve elegant, elongated and natural-looking lashes using many different types of Salon System lashes. The biggest decision you need to make is how long you want them to last, as different lengths of…
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Embrace opulence with Artistic Nail Design’s Dripping In Diamonds collection
Inspired by the opulent allure of the holiday period, Artistic Nail Design has launched its Dripping In Diamonds collection, featuring six striking seasonal shades. Offering three rich crèmes and three sparkling glitters to add dazzling dimension, the Dripping In Diamonds collection suits both colour lovers and those exploring their dark…
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Want nails that dazzle? Add a little bit of Fairy Dust from Pure Nails
Transform nails into dazzling seasonal styles with Pure Nails’ Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat, Fairy Dust. Featuring mesmerising multi-coloured glitter to suit a range of sparkling seasonal looks, complete Halo Gel Polish application with the Fairy Dust Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat for a festive finish over any shade. Packaged in a…
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21 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics
Feeling festive? Scratch rounds up 20 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics… 1. Mii Colour Confidence Trio Set The Colour Confidence Trio Set of Colour Confidence nail polishes offers three colourways, including festive reds and seasonal purples in a range of finishes, presented in a retail-friendly box. 2. Lecenté…
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Spread Christmas cheer with these 5 Lecenté glitter nail colours
Bring festive fun to nails for 2023, with Lecenté’s Christmas in Colour collection. It features five diverse Create Gel Polishes, ranging from classic Christmas red to playful purple – each with a magical, holographic glitter finish that is perfect for party season. The shades are: Candy Cane Lane: vibrant red…
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The Nail Lab moves into gel product market with Hema-free NU:gel launch
Launching with seven shades of builder gel and seven shades of gel polish, The Nail Lab has introduced its NU:gel range. Founded by multi-Scratch Star award winner, nail technician & educator, Paulina Zdrada, The Nail Lab has expanded its product offering with the launch of its NU:gel system. The NU:gel…
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