THE HOT List

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

Nailchemy Shape-Shifting FX Gel Polish Collection £36.99 + VAT www.nailchemy.co.uk

Attract intrigue with four thermo-sensitive gel polish shades, each packed with glitter flakes and reflective particles. The magical effect of a colour change with temperature can be experienced with Miragewave – a rosy pink that transitions to light pink when warmed; Shifting Shadow – a dark mauve that shifts to a striking blue; Twilightfall – a cosy brown that changes to a bright orange, and Emberflame – a medium orange that transitions to a lighter hue. Each Shape-Shifting FX Gel Polish is £9.49 + VAT.

:YOURS Loves Hannah Modern Minimalism Stamping Plate £7.45 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Add slick designs to nails with a helping hand from :YOURS Stamping Polishes and this plate, designed by north west UK nail pro, Hannah Beth. The double-sided plate features a curated collection of abstract and geometric patterns, offering endless creativity for sophisticated and contemporary nail art.

Nail Order Dura Gel -4 in Faux Pas £25 + VAT www.nailorder.co.uk

Create hard-wearing extensions of any length with this all-in-one hard gel, which doesn’t require a separate base or top coat. Use over forms or tips, or as a natural nail overlay, and file off to remove. This -4formula is free from four allergens: HEMA, HPMA, IBOA and Di-HEMA and is ideal for clients with sensitivities.

Artistic Nail Design Solid Cream Gel Polish Palettes £12.95 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

Offering highly pigmented hues in an easy-to-control formula, Artistic Nail Design’s four solid cream gel polish palettes are perfect for full colour overlays and intricate nail art designs. Choose from Euphoria, Odyssey Nirvana and Rhapsody, which each include six spill-proof shades, eliminating mess and offering a convenient solution for mobile nail pros. The soak-off formula offers up to 21 days’ wear.

INK London Gel Bond £12 inc VAT www.inknails.com

Enhance the adhesion of INK London hard gel products with this thin viscosity bonder. After dehydrating the nail, apply INK’s Vital Bond and allow to dry for 30 seconds, before scrubbing a thin layer of Gel Bond into the nail plate. Cure for 60 seconds before applying your chosen INK hard gel enhancement product: iJel, JellyPro, SOBIAB, Fusion or Sync.

KB Rebalancing & Under Nail Cleaner E-file Bit £21.99 inc VAT www.katiebarnesacademy.com

Made of tungsten carbide steel and designed with a conical shape, this bit effortlessly blends full cover tips and effectively removes product from under the nail. It’s also ideal for refining application at the cuticle zone, and can be used in forward and reverse motions. The coarse bit is compatible with industry standard E-files (3.32 inch). It is not to be used on the natural nail plate.

Glitterbels Acrylic Starter Kit £36.49 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Keen to try Glitterbels products? Take your first step into creating L&P enhancements with the brand using this handy Starter Kit. The carefully curated range includes Hema Free Acid Free Primer, Hema Free Dehydrator, Hema Free Monomer, five Core Acrylic Powders, and the Glass Slippers and Snowdrops White powders.

Nail & Beauty Excellence Oil Me, Spoil Me Vitamin Drops £10.99 inc VAT/RRP £14.99 each www.nailandbeautyexcellence.com

Hydrate and moisturise nails and cuticles with a choice of four oils from Nail & Beauty Excellence. Enriched with vitamins E and B to support repair and reduce brittleness, the non-greasy formula is fast absorbing. It’s available in four subtle scents: Cherry, Grape, Apple and Jasmine, and in retail-friendly packs of eight for £70 inc VAT.

en Vogue Glitter Gels £POA www.envoguenails.eu

Canadian gel brand, en Vogue, has introduced 21 Glitter Gels to its portfolio, featuring intense sparkle. The HEMA-free hard gel formula is non-porous and designed for longevity and durability. Use on top of Fibre Gel or a finish-filed hard gel for a dazzling, full-colour finish, or to create eye-catching nail art designs. Standout hues include Shattered Dreams, a blue base loaded with iridescent glitter pieces, and Belladonna, a combination of purple, magenta and gold micro glitters.

The GelBottle Inc Classics BIAB™ Bundle £109 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Six neutral shades have joined The GelBottle Inc’s Builder In A BottleTM (BIABTM ) range: Snow, Mindful, Peachy, Rosy, Demure and Bubble. Available individually for £18.95 + VAT, the formula is a primer, base coat, strengthener, builder gel and nail colour in one, allowing for the creation of strong, stylish overlays. Self-levelling, the hues include shimmers and a pure white, which can be infilled or soaked off.

Halo Gel Polish Married In Vegas Collection £5.95 + VAT each www.purenails.co.uk

Capture the hearts of clients this spring with six new shades from Halo Gel Polish, inspired by Las Vegas wedding chapels and the excitement of the city. Choose from the striking 777 or sultry Presley, or opt for sparkle with Just Married, Little White Chapel, Lucky and Til’ Death. The HEMA-free formula offers 14 days’ of chip-free wear and a glossy finish.