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 Cream Gel Palette in Neon & On & On £19.99 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Save space in your kit bag and on salon shelves with Gelish’s range of gel polishes in palettes. The brand has launched with four colourful palette options, each filled with six solid Cream Gel shades. Each hue can achieve around 20 full nail sets, and an application brush is included. The formula boasts a glossy, true colour finish and is perfect for nail art, lasting for up to 21 days when used with Gelish Top & Base.

The GelBottle Inc Neon Nights Gel Polish Collection £74.50 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Get up and glow with these five vibrant gel polish hues: designed to make a statement for summer and beyond. Clients’ nails will attract attention with Hot, a bright neon pink with pink and purple shimmer; Mini Dress, a neon coral; Vibes, an electrifying creamy lime, and Neon, a fluorescent tangerine orange, available for £14.50 + VAT each. The standout hue is Hypnotic: a lime green with reflective silver, priced at £16.50 + VAT.

Mavex Micoxan Forte £19 + VAT/RRP £38 www.mavex.uk

Swiss cosmetics company, Mavex, has upgraded the formula of its popular Micoxan solution, helping to improve the appearance of thick, fragile nails or those spoiled by fungi. The brush-on formula is absorbed quickly, and a combination of acids and essential oils from medicinal plants forms an acid-pH protective layer on the surface of the nail. The product reduces discolouration and should be used twice daily on the natural nail.

LASHUS Nourish Lotion £12.95 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Strengthen and condition eyelash and eyebrow hair following a tint, lift or lamination service with this lotion. Enriched with amino acids, vitamins and vegan keratin, the product features a pump to minimise air exposure and waste.

OPI Metallic Mega Mix Collection from £7.50 + VAT/RRP £14.90 each www.opi.com

Inspired by Y2K trends, pop culture and futuristic escapism, the Metallic Mega Mix nail colour collection comprises 12 liquid metals in Nail Lacquer (£7.50 + VAT) and nine metallics in long-wear Infinite Shine Lacquer (£8.90 + VAT/RRP £17.50). OPI has complemented the shades with the creation of a song and music video, featuring singer, Dytto (@iam_dytto). The track features a modern take on the iconic sounds of the early 2000s.

Glitterbels Getaway Hema Free Gel Polish Collection £40 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Make a splash this summer with six beach-inspired gel polishes from Glitterbels. Available in the brand’s Hema Free formula, shades range from the bright Chat-Up Lime to cool turquoise, By The Pool, and shimmering hot pink, Bae-cation. The complete collection is enclosed in a decorative box, and hues are available individually for £7.99 inc VAT.

HD Pro Nail Systems Design It! Colour Gel Autumn ‘24 Edit £12.49 + VAT www.hazeldixonnails.com

Ten rich, highly pigmented hues make up the Design It! Autumn ’24 Colour Gel Edit from HD Pro Nail Systems. Use with the brand’s Build It! Pro hard gels to create inlayed designs, as a full colour over artificial nails, or as a gel paint for nail art and one stroke techniques. Standout shades include the rustic Metallic Spice, turquoise Biscay Bay, and shimmering purple, Blackberry Bliss.

Kirsty Meakin Wireless E-file Pen £125 + VAT www.kirstymeakin.com

Wave goodbye to cords and say hello to portable convenience with this Wireless E-file Pen, which boasts a battery life of eight to 10 hours. Available in rose gold and silver, the Pen has a torque of 450Ncm and speed of 40,000 RPM, with a digital display and pause, forward and reverse functions. Purchase of the pen includes a USB-C charging cable, a mandrel bit and a ceramic bit.

Nailchemy Iced Doughnut Glaze Chrome Palette £9.99 + VAT www.nailchemy.co.uk

Add a mesmerising dimension to nails and embrace the glazed doughnut trend with a choice of five chrome shades. The pigments are housed in a handy palette with a hinged lid to prevent contamination and be easily transported for on-the-go styling. Apply to the inhibition layer of a dark gel polish for a striking finish.

KB E-File Sanding Discs £19.99 inc VAT www.katiebarnesacademy.com

Remove hard and callused skin from the feet or reduce the length of nail enhancements with a choice of E-file sanding discs, available in 150, 180, 240 and 320-grits. Simply peel off the backing of the required disc and apply to the metal disc of the KB E-File Sanding Disc Holder (£21.99 inc VAT). Use, then peel off and dispose of the sanding disc.

Native Lighting Desk Curve Lamp in Black £145.99 inc VAT www.native-lighting.com

This Desk Curve Lamp boasts a sleek and slim design in a contemporary black finish, and is ideal for illuminating your nail space. The half-moon design ensures that the light eliminates shadows effectively, and it features a five-step dimmer and magnetic mobile phone holder for your photography and filming needs.