THE HOT List

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

Gelish In Frame Soak-Off Gel Polish Collection £16.99 + VAT each www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk /www.salon-services.com

Gelish is encouraging clients to put themselves ‘In Frame’ and embrace their quirks with its six-piece autumn gel polish collection. It features three rich hues: Artwork In Progress, a medium brown crème; Just Hanging Around, a deep evergreen, and Fifteen Minutes Of Frame, a warm chestnut. Three softer shades complete the collection: I Was Framed, a cerulean blue; What’s The Hang Up?, a muted blue, and You Have My Art, a soft lilac. Shades are also available in Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer (£5.50 + VAT) and and Gelish Xpress Dip N Brush Powder (£16.99 + VAT).

OPI x Wicked Infinite Shine Nail Colour Collection £9.30 + VAT/RRP £18 uk.wella.professionalstore.com

OPI has unleashed nine magical, limited edition shades in its Infinite Shine formula, inspired by Universal Pictures’ Wicked film, in cinemas 22 November. The hues, which include Yellow Brick Road and Thrillifying!, are inspired by the rich, colourful and immersive world of Wicked: the story of the witches of Oz. The Infinite Shine formula offers a durable, high-shine finish that lasts up to 11 days, and there are 12 additional shades available in GelColor and Nail Lacquer.

Hara Professional E-File £199 + VAT www.astonandfincher.co.uk

Speed up enhancement services and reduce wrist strain caused by filing with this E-file, which boasts a speed of 35,000 RPM with variable settings, and forward, reverse and pause functions. The quiet, lightweight tool is cordless and rechargeable, and has an LCD display and belt clip. It can be used for natural nail prep, and to smooth and refine enhancements.

CND PLEXIGEL™ Colour Builder Gel £22.45 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

CND™ has unveiled five ‘universally flattering’ additions to its PLEXIGEL™ line of brush-on products, which provide strength and moderate length to the natural nail. Offer enhancement and colour in one with Peach Moonstone, Cool Berry, Barre Beauty, Clearly Pink and Cream Puff: self-smoothing, thick viscosity hues that allow for buildable coverage, from semi-sheer to semi-opaque.

Gloves In A Bottle Botanical Hand Shielding Lotion £9.75 inc VAT www.glovesinabottle.co.uk www.katiebarnesacademy.com

Powered by plants including chamomile, aloe vera and arnica, this waterproof lotion creates a protective, hydrating shield: preventing drying effects that can be caused by frequent hand washing and the use of alcohol-based gels. A pea-sized drop of the fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formula should be applied to hands after washing and reapplied every three to four hours. Conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema can be eased, owing to the product’s protective and restorative properties.

Lecenté Leaf-effect Nail Art products £4.49 + VAT each www.lecente.com / www.sweetsquared.com / www.ellisons.co.uk

Set autumn/winter nail designs to stun with six additions to Lecenté’s nail art offering. The sparkly, leaf-effect products can elevate looks: whether used to create a statement nail or to add accents across enhancements. The colour options are Stepping Stone Silver, Buttercup Gold, Honeycomb Bronze, Poppy Red, Sweet Pea Pink and Whispering Rose.

Jessica Cosmetics Gossip & Glamour Custom Nail Colour Collection £6.50 + VAT/RRP £13 each www.gerrardinternational.com

Designed for clients who ‘revel in the thrill of the unknown’, this six-piece nail lacquer collection is sultry and sophisticated, featuring five crème shades and a nude shimmer. The hues are also available in a Midi size for £4.20 + VAT/RRP £8.50 each, and in the GELeration soak-off gel polish formula for £18.75 + VAT each.

RefectoCil® Brow & Lash Booster £45 inc VAT www.salonsdirect.com

Create fuller, longer and healthy brows and lashes with this vegan-friendly product, infused with styrian pumpkin seeds, bamboo stem and peptide. The small tip applicator is ideal for precise application along the lash line, while the broader underside is designed for brow application. Retail to clients and encourage daily use, after cleansing the face morning and night.

The GelBottle Inc London Bound Collection £14.50 + VAT each www.thegelbottle.com

Embrace seasonal trends in style with these 10 soak-off gel polish colours, inspired by London’s ‘cool, effortless energy’. From subtle sophistication to bold rebellion, London Bound introduces Crown, a luxe liquid-gold, three captivating cat-eye shades and Royal Stamp, a nod to red post boxes. The gel polish formula is self-levelling and the complete collection costs £135 + VAT.

Nailchemy Multi-Magnet £9.99 + VAT www.nailchemy.co.uk

Unlock mesmerising cat-eye nail design options with this Multi-Magnet, which offers a seamless switch between five magnets for a multitude of creations. For best results, apply a shade from Nailchemy’s Cat Eye FX Gel Polish range, then hold the chosen magnet close to the nail for 10 to 15 seconds. Cure in the Nailchemy LED UV Lamp when you are content with the pattern.

Light Elegance Moody P+ Gel Polish Glitter Collection £77.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.com

Inspired by seasonal colours that evoke feelings of ‘anger, sadness, attitude, love and deep passion’, Light Elegance’s Moody collection features 12 P+ Gel Polish hues: six colours and six glitters. Available individually for £14.95 + VAT, the P+ Gel Polish shades are HEMA-free and hues include Bratty Blue, a medium glitter of aqua blue and light lavender, and Hot and Cold, a silver-meets-rose gold hue with reflective properties.