THE HOT List

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

Margaret Dabbs London AstraeaNatura™ LED Hand Mitts £350 inc VAT www.margaretdabbs.co.uk

Elevate your manicure services with this hand treatment device, which uses light therapy to improve skin health. Two contoured, battery-operated silicone mitts fit comfortably over the back of the hands and emit a choice of red or green wavelengths. They work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and soothe irritated, chapped and sore skin.

Nimue Winter Travel Essentials Bag £25.95 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Is your client heading to the slopes, or for a winter getaway? Retail this handy kit for their skincare needs, which includes travel-sized versions of Nimue’s Daily Calm and Restore, Hyaluronic Oil and Cleansing Gel to hydrate and refresh skin. The products are packaged in a stylish toiletry bag.

Gelish Flash Glam Glitter Soak-off Gel Polishes £16.99 + VAT each www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Gelish has added two shades to its Flash Glam Glitter Soak-off Gel Polish range: I’ll Shine For You, a blue glitter, and Mint To Sparkle, a green glitter. The formula features ‘flash-activated technology’, which elevates the sparkle of the glitter under flash photography for a standout nail finish.

INK London iLac Slay Collection £55 inc VAT www.inknails.com

Slay your clients’ new year manicures with the six shades in INK London’s iLac Gel Polish collection. Choose from the dark and seductive jewel tones of Girl Boss, Sassy Vibes, Low-key Baddie and Boujee, or opt for the pink sparkly Glow Up and ruby red glitter, Slay All Day.

Featuring brush-on application, iLac Gel Polish lasts up to three weeks on nails.

The formula can be used with INK London’s Flubber to maximise longevity and shades are available individually for £8 inc VAT.

LASHUS Brow Pencil £4.95 + VAT/RRP £10 www.sweetsquared.com

An ideal retail item or complement to a LASHUS brow treatment, the LASHUS Brow Pencil features a retractable design for precision application on one end, and a spoolie brush on the other for blending. Available in three shades: light brown, medium brown and dark brown, the Brow Pencil should be used in short, hair-like strokes to define brows. A retail bundle (£44.55 + VAT) includes three of each shade.

Glitterbels Brush On Builder Gel in Sweet Lily £16.99 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Build strong, long-lasting enhancements using this pretty addition to Glitterbels’ Brush On Builder Gel range. Sweet Lily is inspired by the soft white petals of lillies and ideal for creating short extensions. For best results, apply Glitterbels Dehydrator followed by Acid Free Primer to the nail, before an application of a Glitterbels soak-off base coat. Brush on the product as desired.

NailKind Floral Whispers Collection £POA/RRP £8.95 each www.nailkind.com

These four pretty nail lacquer shades are reminiscent of the colours of a blooming garden. Each captures an aspect of floral charm, from the playful Plum Passion to the romantic Rosy Giggles; the liveliness of Tropical Tango to the sweetness of Sunny Sorbet. The quick-drying shades are formulated with up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients.

Halo LED Wired Advanced Lamp £79.99 + VAT www.purenails.co.uk

Update your Halo lamp with the LED Advanced model, available in wired and wireless options (£129.99 + VAT). The lamp has four timer options, including flash cure and low-heat models, and a removable and reflective base plate with a foldable kickstand. The 60W lamp has 42 dual light LEDS to ensure even curing of Halo gel products.

Nailchemy Cuticle Oil Pen Stand £12.99 + VAT and Cuticle Oil Pens £2.50 + VAT each www.nailchemy.co.uk

Encourage clients to keep their nails and skin hydrated – particularly during the colder months – by retailing a handy cuticle oil pen at the end of their treatments. Nailchemy’s Cuticle Oil Pen Stand houses 18 of the brand’s 3ml Cuticle Oil Pens, which are available in scents including Strawberry, Lemon, Vanilla and Floral. The brush-on oil is an ideal aftercare item and can protect against brittle nails.

Artistic AstroBomb Cat-Eye Gel Polish Collection £9.95 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

Create a nail finish that attracts attention with the AstroBomb Cat-Eye Gel Polish collection: two limited edition, duo-chromatic magnetic shades. Uf-ooh! and Cat-astro-fee should be layered over an Artistic Colour Gloss shade for maximum impact. Following application, use the double-sided magnet included with each gel polish to create a colour-shifting effect, then cure to lock in the look.

The GelBottle Inc Cosmic Trio £49 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Named by The GelBottle Inc’s Instagram community, this trio of gel polishes includes flashing cat eye shade, Carbon: for ‘dark and moody manicures with a glitter finish’. Completing the line-up is the mesmerising Sterling cat eye gel, which can be used over any gel polish colour, and Volcano – a glossy, bright red glitter gel with golden glow. The self-levelling, soak-off gel polish hues are available individually for £15.95 + VAT.

Light Elegance SkinnyJimmy Thin Building Base Gel £21.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.co.uk

Designed for fast overlays, gem application and encapsulation, SkinnyJimmy Building Base Gel has a 33% thinner viscosity than Light Elegance’s original JimmyGel. The clear HEMA-free formula offers a balance of strength and flexibility with up to four weeks’ wear, and ensures that embellishments adhere securely and smoothly.