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Le Chat’s Perfect Match range unveils six dreamy nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2018

Add sparkle and serenity to nail overlays with the six stunning shades in the Moon Goddess collection from Le Chat’s Perfect Match range. Available in Perfect Match gel polish and Dare to Ware lacquer, the dreamy hues twinkle in the moonlight and both formulas afford quick and easy application. The shades…

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Semilac expands premises & announces franchise plans

By Helena Biggs | 26 December 2017

UV hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has invested £50,000 in a new distribution premises to help the business keep up with increasing demand. Five new jobs have been created by the company, which now sees its products in 230 UK salons. “The distribution team’s move to our new site in…

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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy with scratch cards & prizes

By Helena Biggs | 17 December 2017

Techs – check if you’ve made the nice list this year, as Sweet Squared is getting into the giving-spirit by placing a scratch card in each and every order until 24 December. There will be 10 Sweet Squared  every day of advent this year, as winning scratch cards are placed randomly within orders…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Jessica Candy Cane

By Kat Hill | 7 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Appeal to lacquer lovers with Jessica’s Candy Cane set and add some Custom Colour to your retail area. Ready for gifting with…

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OPI marks festive nail colour launch with special event

By Helena Biggs | 5 December 2017

Team OPI got Scratch‘s Helena and Sophie in the festive spirit as it held a fun-filled event – full of sparkles – to showcase its latest launches. Heading up to the capital, Team Scratch navigated its way to the swanky St Martin’s Lane Hotel and were greeted with festive themed cocktails…

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CND™ REVEALS VINYLUX™ Christmas gift sets

By Kat Hill | 29 November 2017

Stock up on colourful festive retail options courtesy of Sweet Squared and CND™. The CND™ VINYLUX™ Christmas Gift Sets feature holiday hues and glittery shades in a variety of combinations – perfect for clients looking for seasonal gifts and stocking fillers. Red Carpet Robin Trio sees VINYLUX™ Weekly Polish in…

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RULE THE GALAXY with Artistic Nail Design’s Cyber Punk collection

By Kat Hill | 22 November 2017

Get ready to make a colour statement with four striking shades in Artistic Nail Design’s Cyber Punk collection. Inspired by space, the collection see four new shades. Included are three crème shades: graphite, Beam Me Up; navy, I Need Space; and muted pink, Vortex Vixen; as well as a silver chrome, Heart Of Chrome. The Cyber Punk Collection is available in…

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INFLATE YOUR EGO with Faby nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 11 November 2017

Inspired female charm and energy, Faby has revealed its A/W18 collection – Ego, available in both lacquer and Faby’s Lacquering Gel – depending on desired wear time. Comprising 12 sophisticated shades, the collection sees a varied palette of colour; from satin whites to sage greens, midnight blue to golden bronzes. The collection handout shade…

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How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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ZOYA RELEASES Party Girls collection

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2017

Zoya has revealed its 2017 winter collection – Party Girls – available through Super Nail and Beauty. Seeing a variety of finishes and tones, the 12-piece collection is also available as two retail-ready six-piece sets. The first features golds, reds and pinks with the colours Nadia, Solstice, Tawny, Ming, Fallon and Sheri. While the second sees sultry shades including dark…

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FALL FOR Misa’s six-piece nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 November 2017

Nail lacquer brand, Misa, has unveiled six new additions to its colour collection. Offering a high shine finish, the six 15 ml shades are seasonally named, including Bonfire Brunch and Sweater Weather. Boasting long-lasting coverage, the shades are ideal retail items as well as additions to your kit bag. Available…

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How to store nail products correctly

By Katie Barnes | 24 October 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on storing your nail products to get the most out of your purchase… It’s important to understand how long nail products last last, how to store them for optimum usage and safety and how to dispose of them when necessary.…

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Margaret Dabbs adds to polish range

By Kat Hill | 29 September 2017

Margaret Dabbs London has revealed a quartet of shades for the autumn. The new addition to the foot care specialist’s range of products sees a formula containing vitamin E and wild rose botanical extract. The polish also leaves the scent of wild roses on the wear’s  nails. The new colours…

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Turn up the volume with Jessica’s plumping top coat

By Helena Biggs | 12 September 2017

Give polished nails a gel-like shine with Thick, Jessica’s new plumping top coat. This long-lasting top coat is fast drying and offers a dazzling shine and added protection to a mani or pedi. This addition to Jessica’s range of lacquer top coats is available via Gerrard International. Click here to buy.

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Leighton Denny Expert Nails reveals Heritage collection

By Kat Hill | 11 September 2017

It’s time to head out into the Great Outdoors as Leighton Denny Expert Nails unveils the AW17 Heritage Collection. The limited edition collection sees six new shades, creating a palette that was inspired and reflect the sophisticated wilderness of the great British outdoors. The new colours include: Rural Sunset, a warm dusky pink Winter Garden, a bold raspberry Tea For Two,…

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