20 nail products you’ll love for Valentine’s Day 2025
‘Tis the season of love, so we’ve rounded up 20 love-ly nail products – from gel polishes to nail lacquers and glitter – that will set hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for November has been announced as Mia Murray. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Enchanted Forest, in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Entries were judged by INK London educator, Jessica Hinds, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The…
Read MoreIndulge in INK London’s six-piece Sweet Shop collection
INK London has released the Sweet Shop colour collection of iLac Gel Polishes, comprised of six sweet springtime shades. With the same consistency as traditional nail polish, the INK London iLac gel polish formula is HEMA-free and offers highly pigmented wear for up to three weeks. The formula is also…
Read MoreEmbrace Boho Style with INK London’s 6 autumn nail colours
INK London has released its autumn 2023 nail colour collection, Boho Style, comprised of six seasonal gel polish shades. Their iLac Hybrid UV/LED Gel Polish formula is HEMA-free, with the same consistency as traditional nail polish, while lasting up to three weeks and being able to be removed in eight minutes.…
Read MoreWant to master mystical nails? Try INK London’s limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish
INK London has expanded its product offering with six limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish shades. Each iLac gel polish has a magical and mystical name, and the shades offer a shimmering cat eye effect when used with a magnet. The iLac Extreme shades are: Alegra Esmerelda Glinda Malificent Sanderson…
Read More3 nail artists, 1 city, an ethical working code & abundance of creativity – all blend to serve up Supernatural Nails
A former graphic designer and illustrator, Lucy Allen based in the Kelham Island district of Sheffield, has moved her creative focus onto nails as the owner of Supernatural Nails, having trained as a nail tech three years ago. Opening her nail salon to address concerns she was having on issues…
Read MoreWant long-lasting, bright nails for summer? Check out INK’s colour gels
INK London has launched a range of UV/LED curable colour gel, suitable for application over hard gel, acrylic, acrygel extensions and overlays. Be bold with the eight shades in The Flaming Hot Shimmer Collection or choose from eight delicate tones in The Pastel Collection. Standout shades are the punchy Pink Fusion…
Read MoreWant dazzling nails? Check out INK London’s 7-piece Stardust collection
INK London has unveiled its sparkling Stardust collection; 7 i-Lac gel polish shades that each boast a densely packed pearly/glittery effect. Inspired by disco vibes and starry nights, the effect dazzles under low or bright light. A spokesperson from INK London comments: “Stardust has a higher gel content than other…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Watson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Petal Power’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch‘s…
Read MoreINK London reveals chameleon effect top coats
Create dazzling nail effects with INK London products thanks to the FX Collection. The trio of no wipe effect top coats can be used with all INK London systems, including the iLac gel polish, SOBIAB and Acrylink systems. The collection includes: FX Perfect (pearl effect) FX Poseidon (blue chameleon effect)…
Read More#NowTrending: Big hug graffiti nails by Laura Cord
Scratch chats to Essex nail tech, Laura Cord of Laura Cord Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this uplifting graffiti nail design. I have always been a creative person with a passion for art and design. At college, I successfully completed an…
Read MoreDazzle clients with INK London’s Spellbound gel polish collection
INK London has unveiled its iLac Spellbound collection, comprising eight glittery shades. The colours from the collection include pink, red and gold tones and are best when applied in two coats, some are semi-opaque and some are fully opaque. iLac goes on like a traditional polish and has the same…
Read MoreFind your mojo with autumn/winter INK London iLac collection
Seven sophisticated nail shades make up the My Mojo collection from INK London; launched for autumn/winter 20/21. Embracing rustic hues; from the Tawny to Saffron and Celery to warm Military Olive, Burnt Henna and King of the Blues, the collection is complete with Sleet – a soft grey. The iLac…
Read MoreINK London adds to Flubber range
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…
Read MoreExtend nails speedily with INK London Long Ballerina Fit-Tips
INK London has revealed its Long Ballerina Fit-Tips, offering a speedy service time and strong, flexible nail enhancements that boast a flush finish. Made of soft gel, the full coverage Fit-Tips are thin and flexible with a reinforced free edge for extra strength, are soakable and require no filing. What’s…
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