Opi Gelcolor Starter Kit

Interested in using OPI’s gel polish? Starter kit package available for pros

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2021

OPI has unveiled its first GelColor Starter Kit, which contains product to perform up to 100 services. Featuring 10 of the brand’s best-selling essentials, it has been designed to ensure a successful start to your GelColor gel polish services and features: Pro Spa Cuticle Oil Bond Aid NAS 99 Expert…

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E-files: Myth vs fact

By Scratch Staff | 10 June 2021

Awarding winning tech & educator, Paulina Zdrada of The Nail Lab, tackles common questions about e-files. E-files are one of the more versatile tools at your disposal in the sense that they can be used in a variety of ways for a range of reasons. Whether it be for prep…

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Health issues lead to nail educator building her own nail brand with 22 gel polish shades for starters

By Alex Fox | 7 June 2021

After working for 10 years as a nail educator, Hayley Winder of Cheadle, Stockport decided it was time to create a nail brand tailored to her needs and those of her students. “Working in the trusted position of nail educator, made me feel I needed to provide products that I…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails

By Callie Iley | 5 June 2021

Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails about her career change from teacher to nail tech… I have always loved painting my own nails, and before I got married, a friend took me to get a set of gels done. I was instantly in love with the shine…

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Malibu inspires OPI’s 12 nail colours for summer 2021

By Chloe Randall | 1 June 2021

OPI has turned to Malibu, USA to inspire its summer 2021 nail colour collection. This collection features six bold, saturated hues and six neutral shades. All colours are available in GelColor, Infinite Shine and Nail Lacquer formulas. The shades available: From Dusk til Dune- a soft pink Coastal Sand-tuary- a…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails

By Callie Iley | 29 May 2021

Scratch chats to Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails about finding inspiration in nature and charging your worth… Like many people, the pandemic made me re-evaluate a few things and I decided to take forward my love of nails and nail art by gaining my gel manicure certification. I completed…

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Cnd™ Summer City Chic

Seeking bold summer nail shades? CND™ reveals 6 hot hues in Summer City Chic Collection

By Kat Hill | 16 May 2021

Get clients set for a summer of fun with the six shades in the CND™ Summer City Chic Collection. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection was inspired by the vibrance of street art and the boldness it takes to make it in the city. “This fearless collection…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design

By Callie Iley | 15 May 2021

Scratch chats to Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design about mental health and how to spread positivity… I trained in Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy at York College and it was there that I found my passion for nails. Since then, I’ve trained at various venues over the years,…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B

By Callie Iley | 8 May 2021

Scratch chats to Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B about her favourite nail designs and future goals… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love how trends change all the time and how supportive people in the industry can be, even when you haven’t met. I adore…

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Seeking a HEMA-free, vegan gel polish? Check out Prophecy by Nailchemy

By Helena Biggs | 4 May 2021

Nailchemy, the pro nail product brand based in Somerset, UK, has launched HEMA-free gel polish range, Prophecy. Available in 50 shades, the 100% gel formula is HEMA, HPMA and IBOA free and vegan-friendly and lasts up to three weeks. A spokesperson from Nailchemy comments: “Prophecy gel polish has been in…

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