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 A Fuzzy Feeling Collection £16.99 + VAT each www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Warm up winter nail styles with the six jewel-toned hues in Gelish’s A Fuzzy Feeling collection. It features five festive metallics: Cuddle Me Tight, an antique gold; You Sweater Believe It, a soft silver; Sugar Coated Dreams, a candy apple red; What The Fluff?, a vibrant teal, and Brr-inging It On, a royal blue. Completing the line-up is fuchsia glitter, Sleighing in Style. The shades are also available in Gelish Xpress Dip N Brush Powder (£19.95 + VAT each) and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer (£5.50 + VAT each).

Glitterbels Under The Tree Hema Free Gel Polish Collection £35.99 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Bring joy to clients at their Christmas mani appointments with six festive gel polish colour options. The Under The Tree collection from Glitterbels features apt seasonal shades: glittery gold Make A Wish, sparkling silver Magic Mist and pale pink You’re The One, alongside rich red Believe It, sparkling red Dorothy and tree-green Can’t Find My Khaki.

Hara Ultra Bond Primer £7.95 + VAT www.astonandfincher.co.uk

Prevent lifting and support superior adhesion of Hara Gel Polish and Builder Gel with this Ultra Bond Primer. HEMA-free and acid-free, apply to the nail plate prior to the application of Hara Gel Polish Base Coat for long-lasting results.

The GelBottle Inc ProBits Collection £162.50 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Speed up nail prep, refinement and enhancement removal with 11 E-file bits from The GelBottle Inc. The ProBits range includes a Deflooder Bit, Cuticle Remover Bit and Gel Remover Bit, available in a Champagne-coloured finish and coated in titanium nitride. The collection also includes a ProBit Case and Dust Guards, as well as two packs of Sanding Bands: 240-grit and 150-grit, a Dual Use Brush and ProBit Pot. Each bit comes in a labelled protective case.

Lecenté Spectrum Holographic Detail Paint £10.99 + VAT www.lecente.com

Add depth and intrigue to designs with this silver nail art gel, which has a rainbow prism effect that sparkles in the light. Highly pigmented, the versatile gel is ideal for intricate lines and inventive twists on French manicures. For best results, apply in thin layers and flash cure, before a final cure in the Lecenté Create UV/LED Lamp for 60 seconds. Finish with the desired Lecenté top coat.

NAF! PRO Fireside Cuticle Oil from £5.80 inc VAT www.nafprofessionals.com

The limited edition Fireside scent is a blend of nutmeg, fir, crackling wood and smoky vanilla that pays homage to Scotland: home of the NAF! brand. Inspired by log fires in the Highlands, the cuticle oil is wrapped in a custom tartan design as a nod to NAF!’s heritage, and available in a 30ml bottle (£12.50 + VAT/RRP £16) and handy pen (£5.80 + VAT/RRP £9).

CND™ Pro Skincare Hydration Lotion £11.45 + VAT/RRP £22 www.sweetsquared.com

CND™ has introduced handbag-friendly sizes of popular skincare items, including Hydrating Lotion for Hands & Feet. The 100ml lightweight moisturiser provides 24-hour hydration, protecting and conditioning the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Ideal for post-manicure and pedicure care, recommend the product to clients following their treatments.

Light Elegance JimmyGel Building Base Gel Shades £21.95 + VAT each www.lightelegance.co.uk

Deliver nail finishes that cater to a variety of client desires with the six shade additions to the JimmyGel Buiilding Base Gel range. Formulated for long-lasting, versatile wear and easy application, JimmyGel is designed for use under hard gel or soak-off gel colour to repair nails and aid strength. It offers over four weeks’ wear and is HEMA-free and vegan. The six hues take the JimmyGel colour range to 11, and include Sparkling Rosé, a shimmering pinkish rose with touch of brown, and Lady Pink, a creamy pink with a pop of red.

NailKind Nail Polish Glitz Indulgence Collection £POA/RRP £8.95 each www.nailkind.com

An ideal stocking filler option or addition to your nail lacquer range, the Glitz Indulgence collection is perfect for party season, featuring four shades made from up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients. Choose from Berry Pop, a rich burgundy/raspberry; Champagne Kisses, a shimmering light gold; Twilight Mischief, a light copper-brown that gleams, and Truffle Temptation, a velvety dark brown. The quick-drying formula has a gel-like shine.

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

Elevate nail designs and create finishes that stun with a selection of chrome pigments. The six iridescent shades ‘capture the essence of a freshly glazed doughnut’ and are included in a compact palette for easy transportation, with a hinged lid to keep the pigments free from dust and contaminants. Use over a dark nail shade to create a bold finish, or white hue for a subtle shimmer.

Halo Heat Mitts £25.99 + VAT www.purenails.co.uk

Upgrade your manicure treatments and offer a cosy element to enhancement removal services with Halo’s Heat Mitts. Filled with natural flax seeds and crafted from soft velvet, the mitts accommodate all hand sizes. After wrapping soak-off enhancements, place hands into the disposable glove liners included and microwave the mitts for one minute and 30 seconds, before placing hands inside.

Artistic Colour Gloss Re-Play Collection £59.70 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Inspired by the joy of rediscovering throwback tunes, the playful Re-Play collection features four glitter and two metallic gel polish shades: ideal for the winter season. Clients can choose from the likes of That’s My Jam, a deep berry glitter, and MP3 Revolution, a dazzling silver metallic. The hues are available individually for £9.95 + VAT, and in the Artistic Colour Revolution formula (£3.95 + VAT).