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THE HOT List

Scratch scours the industry for the latest nail & beauty products to captivate clients & lend a helping hand to your services

Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish Up In The Air Collection £16.99 + VAT each www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Inspired by an expressive, carefree life that’s fun and full of colour, Gelish’s summer collection comprises six striking crème shades. Take manicures and pedicures to new heights with the likes of Flying Out Loud, a lime hue; Up, Up and Amaze, a bubblegum pink, and Soaring Above It All, a bold blue. The shades are also available in Xpress Dip N Brush (£19.95 + VAT) and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer (£5.50 + VAT).

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ACESO™ Client Kit £35.45 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Explore the latest addition to the Famous Names product portfolio: ACESO™, a system that penetrates the nail plate and onto the nail bed and surrounding soft tissue to deliver targeted relief and support to nails. Designed to be used twice a day, the Client Kit includes three ACESO™ products to aid nail reattachment and promote healthy, strong nails.

Lecenté Show Stopper Glitter £4.49 + VAT & Iced Donut Chrome £12.99 + VAT www.lecente.com / www.sweetsquared.comwww.ellisons.co.uk

Add shimmering, eye-catching finishes to nail enhancements with these two nail art products from Lecenté. Show Stopper Glitter is a delicate white sparkle with a blue undertone: ideal for brides and clients who seek a subtle twist on their nail style. Iced Donut Chrome can create the popular glazed donut effect, which offers an elegant finish atop any chosen base shade.

Mavex Phytoceuticals Range from £13 + VAT/RRP £26 each www.mavex.uk

Phytoceuticals is a range of vegan skincare products, formulated to treat ailments such as sunburn, poor circulation, bruising and dry skin.

The Tired Legs Cream, Intensive Foot Cream and Honey Foot Cream can be used to finish a Mavex Calluspeeling® pedicure for a bespoke treatment. Other products in the range are Calendula Cream, Cold Feet Cream, Arnica Gel and Active Carbon Foot Cream.

En Vogue CBS Build Refill £POA www.envoguenails.eu

En Vogue has expanded its refill line, adding three 100ml bottles of its most popular CBS Build colours: Clear, Blush and Rosé. CBS Build has the strength of a hard gel and flexibility of a soft gel, supporting structure and sculpting needs. The refills allow pros to save money on this regularly used product, while reducing excess packaging and waste.

Artistic Striper Gels £3.95 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

Craft slick and on-trend nail art designs with a choice of nine Striper Gels from Artistic Nail Design. The soak-off gel polish formula is encased in a handy bottle with a thin brush, and available in nine shades: three pastel, three neon and three classic hues. The likes of Bright Pink, Bright Yellow and Essential White are perfect for summer nail styles.

Nail Kind Summer & Dreams Collection £POA/RRP £8.95 each www.nailkind.com

Danish nail brand, Nail Kind, has welcomed four lacquer shades to its colour portfolio, inspired by long, light days and cool summer nights. Iced Candy, Yellow Piña Colada, Groovie Grape and Pickle Party make up the Summer & Dreams collection, and are vegan-friendly: formulated with 85% bio-sourced ingredients. They offer long wear and a high-shine finish.

Halo Gel Polish Stained Glass Collection £6.35 + VAT each www.purenails.co.uk

Jump onto the jelly nail trend with these six sheer effect gel polish shades from Halo Gel Polish. Ideal for use with Halo Jellie Tips, the hues can be used alone, or to create striking nail art designs. Choose from Blue, Magenta, Yellow, Teal, Neon Pink and Green.

Glitterbels Nail Tool Kit £90 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Meticulously prep nails with this four-piece kit of nail and cuticle tools from Glitterbels. Featuring a golden finish, the durable range includes stainless steel Cuticle Nippers, corrosion resistant Nail Clippers and a slip resistant Cuticle Pusher, alongside a Curved Cuticle Pusher. All four tools are presented in a stylish box, in the brand’s signature pink shade.

OPI GelColor My Me Era Collection £18.90 + VAT each www.opi.com

OPI’s summer 2024 nail colour collection features 12 energising crème shades, available in GelColor and Nail Lacquer (£7.50 + VAT). Inspired by the celebration of self-expression in all forms, the collection balances bold and playful brights, such as Dream Come Blue, a cobalt blue, with versatile, earthy hues – like Midnight Snacc, a dark green.

Light Elegance Out Of This World ButterCream Collection £90.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.co.uk

This dazzling gel collection takes inspiration from futuristic colours and fashion trends, and is designed to transport clients to ‘a cosmic realm of style and sophistication’. The ButterCream formula is ideal for thin colour overlays and detailed nail art, and can be applied over any finish filed Light Elegance structure gel or acrylic. Hues include creamy pink, Ms. Martian, and dark purple, You’re In My Orbit, available individually for £17.95 + VAT.

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EDITOR'S LETTER
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THE SCRATCH scoop
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