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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

Kirsty Meakin Autumn ’24 Collection Bundle £124.99 + VAT

www.kirstymeakin.com Get ready for seasonal colour requests with this gel polish collection, curated by this month’s cover nail artist, Kirsty Meakin. The range includes nine highly pigmented autumnal hues, including red, orange, beige and khaki green, a base coat and two top coats: gloss and matte. Purchase the gel polish shades individually for £14.99 + VAT.

The Manicure Company Precious Gems Collection

£49.88 inc VAT www.themanicurecompany.com Captivating jewel tones make up this elegant six-piece gel polish collection, which takes influence from the enchanting winter season. Available individually for £8.71 inc VAT, the glossy shades include Jade – a deep and luxurious teal; Sapphire – a rich and dark metallic royal blue, and Osidian – a black base with glimmering holographic glitter.

Studex Lightning Bolt Earrings £5.99 + VAT per pair

www.studexuk.com Blending elegance with an edgy design, Studex has launched lightning bolt stud earrings in 24ct Gold Plated and Surgical Stainless Steel options. Both are compatible with the brand’s System 75 hand-pressured ear piercing instrument, and offer an eye-catching retail option for clients.

Lecenté Fusion Builder Gel £15.99 + VAT

www.lecente.com Lecenté’s range of four builder gels fuse the strength and structure of fibre gel with the flexibility of rubber gel and resilience of builder gel. Hema-free, the formula was tested for over a year to ensure both tech and client satisfaction. It launches with clear hue, Naked, and three nudes: Raw, Au Naturel and Birthday Suit, with more shades pending.

PersoNAILity Dual Ended Cuticle Tool £30 inc VAT

www.personaility.co.uk The loop and pointed ends of this cuticle tool can be used to clean the nail plate and free it from pterygium, ensuring a slick base for product application. Available in Gold, with Matte Black Titanium and Uncoated options available to pre-order, the tool is made from medical-grade steel for longevity and easy cleaning.

INK London iLac Regency Collection £55 + VAT

www.inknails.com Embrace the decadence of the Regency era with six colour-rich hues in the iLac gel polish formula. The 15ml shades, which include magenta Ballgown and chocolate Corset, can be purchased individually for £10 + VAT, and offer around three weeks’ wear when used with INK London’s Flubber Builder Base and Rock Plus or Rock Light Top Coat.

Nailchemy Crystal Nail Art Kit in Pink £29.99 + VAT

www.nailchemy.co.uk Add sparkle to nail creations with a choice of four kits from Nailchemy, each featuring a Crystal Applicator Tool to aid precise and easy placement. The Neon, Clear, Pink and Silver kits include flatback crystals in various shapes and sizes to suit both subtle and avant-garde nail designs.

KB The Tapered Erin Cuticle E-file Bit from £12.99 inc VAT

www.katiebarnesacademy.com Katie Barnes Tool Range has introduced a tapered E-file bit to its popular Erin range, designed to effortlessly lift non-living tissue from the nail plate. Ideal for beginners, the shape helps reach smaller areas of the nail and is suited to clients with tough, built-up cuticles and small nails. It boasts a medium 200 to 230-grit and is available in small and large sizes.

Halo Gel Polish Natural World Collection £6.35 + VAT each

www.purenails.co.uk Immerse clients in a choice of six gel polish shades inspired by nature. Moss, Glacier, Mineral, Sand, Clay and Bare make up Halo’s autumn 2024 collection, with the highly pigmented gel polish formula offering around 14 days’ chip-free wear. Use for sophisticated block colour mani/pedis, or to create seasonal nail art designs.

Hara Professional Nail Dust Extractor £44.99 + VAT

www.astonandfincher.co.uk Remove dust particles from the nail space to ensure a cleaner, healthier setup with this discreet extractor. Featuring a high-power turbofan, the product has three adjustable settings to alternate between, depending on the dust created during an enhancement service. Replacement filters are available for £2.99 + VAT.

Light Elegance Moody ButterCream Collection £90.95 + VAT

www.lightelegance.co.uk The autumn/winter 2024 nail colour collection from Light Elegance is ‘highly emotional’, featuring a palette of dramatic and bold tones designed to evoke passion, love and attitude. Hues are inspired by moods, and the likes of Emotionally Drained and Kiss My Sass in the ButterCream formula can be used over any finish-filed Light Elegance structure gel or acrylic, or to paint detailed nail art. Shades are available individually for £17.95 + VAT.

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