THE HOT List

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

Gelish Now & Zen Collection £84.95 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Inspired by whimsical tones from nature’s stunning landscapes, Gelish’s six soak-off gel polishes for spring feature delicate tints, bold colours and a star-studded sparkle. Standout shades include I’m All Cheers, a poppy-orange crème; Hugs & Blisses, a bubblegum pink pearl, and Star Walking, an iridescent formula with gold star shapes. Each hue is also available in Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer (£5.50 + VAT) and Gelish Xpress Dip (£19.95 + VAT).

CND Shellac™ Quiet Luxury Collection £89.70 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Combining ‘sophistication and elegance with a symphony of subtle opulence’, CND™’s Quiet Luxury nail colour collection features four shimmery hues alongside a sheer and a sparkle. Inspired by silks, ruffles and airy silhouettes, each shade is designed with effortless elegance in mind. The formula lasts around 14 days when used with a Shellac™ base coat, top coat and the CND™ LED Lamp.

The Manicure Company Mega Gloss Nail Polish £5.25 inc VAT each www.themanicurecompany.com

The Manicure Company has unveiled 36 bold nail polish shades to match its best-selling gel polish hues. Made in France, the formula is highly pigmented and offers chip-free wear for at least five days. The brush ensures smooth, streak-free application for great coverage in one to two coats.

Light Elegance Girls Night In ButterCream Collection £90.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.co.uk

Serve up playful shades that are perfect for pyjama parties with this colourful nail collection, featuring six ‘sweet and spicy’ hues in Light Elegance’s ButterCream formula. The versatile colour gel is perfect for nail art or as a thin overlay, applied on top of finish-filed Light Elegance structure gel or acrylic. Shades are £17.95 + VAT each.

Mani Mousse Hydrating Mousse £14.99 inc VAT www.manimousse.com

Enhance the manicure experience with this lightweight, no-rinse and fast absorbing formula, which gently cleanses and deeply hydrates hands, nails and cuticles. An ideal final step in a nailcare routine, skin feels soft and refreshed after use. The pump bottle offers convenient, no-mess application and the mousse is suitable for all skin types.

Kirsty Meakin Cat Eye Magnetic Gel Polish Collection £124.99 + VAT www.kirstymeakin.com

Elevate nail styles with ease, using your pick of 10 Magnetic Gel Polish shades from award-winning nail artist, Kirsty Meakin. Use with the Magic Double Ended Wand (included) to create mesmerising effects in seconds: from bold, dramatic finishes to subtle shimmers. The soak-off gel polish shades can be purchased individually for £14.99 + VAT, and the Magic Double Ended Wand is £9.99 + VAT.

Nail & Beauty Excellence Structure Gel Forms (Reverse Tip) Mixed Box £19.99 inc VAT www.nailandbeautyexcellence.com

Create striking, speedy enhancements with a choice of four structure gel form shapes in one handy box: Russian almond, square, tapered square and stiletto. The 216-piece kit also includes four smile line guides. Flexible and easy to use, the clear forms feature an extreme C-curve and are suitable for use with acrygel.

Nail Order AnGel Builder Gel £20 + VAT www.nailorder.co.uk

Build structure and length, while aiding strength, with a choice of seven AnGel Builder Gels, each in a convenient pot. Work at your own pace to create beautiful enhancements in natural-looking shades. TPO and HEMA-free, the soak-off formula is self-levelling with a medium consistency.

OPI’m Dreaming GelColor Collection £19.90 + VAT each uk.wella.professionalstore.com

OPI has introduced a soft and dreamy colour palette for spring, featuring 12 buildable semi-sheer pastel hues that are colour-matched in the GelColor soak-off gel polish and Nail Lacquer formulas. From the transcendent soft pinks of Mirror Mirror on the Awe and Reoccurin’ Gleam, to ice blue Air We Go and Happy Play-ce, OPI’m Dreaming embraces the dreamcore trend with romantic, surrealist shades.

Halo Acrylic+ Trial Kit £19.99 + VAT www.purenails.co.uk

Halo’s Acrylic+ system is ideal for time-pressed pros and competition enthusiasts, and features two monomers with different setting speeds: medium and fast. This kit offers the perfect introduction to the range, including four 7g powders, 30ml versions of the two monomers, a 7ml Acrylic+ Primer and instruction leaflet.

Artistic Nail Design Brush-on Builder Gel £9.95 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

Six elegant hues have been added to Artistic Nail Design’s Brush-on Builder Gel range: Milky Pink, Pink Blush, Rose Beige, Peachy Nude, Blush Mauve and Cream Nude. Use the self-levelling formula to create a durable nail structure, and soak off with ease when required. The shades are available as a complete collection for £59.70 + VAT.