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THE HOT List

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

MelodySusie P-Plus20F UV/LED Nail Lamp £55 + VAT

www.melodysusie.com

This portable, space-saving lamp features a rotatable panel for four finger curing, and a dedicated space for the thumbnail. Available in white, pink and purple, the lamp is lightweight and rechargeable, and combines modern aesthetics with ergonomic comfort. The zoned lighting design ensures even light distribution on the top and sides for optimum curing efficiency.

Glitterbels Butterfly Bliss Spring Gel Polish Collection £35.99 inc VAT

www.glitterbels.com

Make clients’ hearts flutter with the six Hema Free Gel Polish shades in Glitterbels’ Butterfly Bliss collection. Inspired by the majestic yet delicate looks of fairy and butterfly wings, let your creativity take flight with pink crème shades: Super Sweet, Rasbeauty, That’s So Me and Pinkie Winkie, plus glittering Rose Diamond and shimmery Butterfly Wings.

Andreia Professional True Pure Pure Balance Collection £7.99 + VAT each

www.salon-services.com

www.andreiaprofessional.com

Designed to ‘evoke a sense of peace and connection to nature’, the six gel polishes in Andreia Professional’s Pure Balance collection combine soft tones and subtle shimmers. Free from HEMA, Di-HEMA and hydroquinone, the formula is 100% vegan and offers around three weeks’ wear. Choose from the likes of on-trend T54, a butter yellow with soft glitter, and T56, an earthy and calming thyme green. The True Pure range features biodegradable caps and bristles made from 100% plant-based material.

The Manicure Company Builder Base Soak Off Builder Gel £14.66 inc VAT each

www.themanicurecompany.com

Thirteen shades have been added to The Manicure Company’s range of soak off builder gels. From milky whites to cool-toned pinks, peaches and shades with sparkle, the range encompasses hues to suit all clients. Use as a strengthening overlay or with tips or forms to create short extensions.

The LP eFile & Dust Extractor in Nude £325.50 + VAT

www.lpnails.com

Nail tool and training brand, Lucy Pastorelli, has launched some of its most popular products in a neutral colourway, designed to complement calm, clean salon aesthetics. Save when purchasing the nude acetone-resistant eFile and Dust Extractor together. The lightweight, portable eFile has a digital display with 35,000 RPM and charging base, while the Dust Extractor is cordless and battery operated – a handy option for both salon and mobile pros.

NailKind Sea Sparkle Collection £POA/RRP £8.95 each

www.nailkind.com

Inspired by the captivating beauty of the ocean and magical essence of summer, the five vegan polishes in NailKind’s Sea Sparkle collection are a tribute to the glimmer of the sea. Indulge clients with the glittering shades: calming blue Dazzling Deep; green Mermaid Twinkle; rose Seductive Siren; pink Sunset Illusion and deep purple Twilight Glitter. Each nail lacquer is formulated with up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients.

HD Professional Nail Systems COLOUR IT! Magneteyes Jellies Collection £71.33 + VAT

www.hazeldixonnails.com

Create mesmerising nail finishes with the eight semi-opaque shades in this Magneteyes collection. The cat eye gel polishes work with a magnet to form striking, multi-dimensional finishes that catch light from every angle. Hues include the alluring Felina Fuchsia and regal Golden Glimmer Paws, available individually for £10.49 + VAT. Purchase of the full collection includes an inspirational mood board and nail art tutorial.

Halo Rebuild Pedicure Gel from £22.95 + VAT each

www.purenails.co.uk

Repair broken toenails and enhance their appearance with a choice of two gels from Pure Nails’ Halo range. Rebuild and Rebuild Active are self-levelling, with an easy-to-use consistency that is clear, ensuring a natural-looking toenail finish. Rebuild (£22.95 + VAT) is for everyday clients who seek repair, while Rebuild Active (£27.95 + VAT) is suited to clients whose toenails may be subject to regular impact, such as sportspersons.

TGB SPA™ Better Balm™ & H2O Cream™ Minis from £9.95 + VAT each

www.thegelbottle.com

The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has launched its best-selling TGB SPA™ hydration heroes in handy, travel-friendly sizes. Ideal for clients to pop in their handbags or take on holiday, the 15g Better BalmTM (£9.95 + VAT) is infused with shea butter and vitamin E to moisturise dry skin and cuticles. The 40ml H2O Cream™ (£11.95 + VAT) is a nutrient-rich hand and body cream to intensely moisturise. The products are available in retail packs, featuring 12 of each item in a stylish cardboard display: Better Balm™ for £57 + VAT and H2O Cream™ for £69 + VAT.

Artistic Flash Glitter Soak Off Gel Polishes £9.95 + VAT each

www.sweetsquared.com

Dazzle and delight with I’m The Heat, a smouldering red, and I Turn Heads, a bold and flirty fuchsia, available in Artistic Flash Glitter Soak Off Gel Polish. The formula creates a stunning glitter flare when exposed to flash photography, elevating mani and pedi services and social media snaps.

CND Shellac™ Vivid Collection £104.45 + VAT

www.sweetsquared.com

Empower your nail artistry with Shellac™ Vivid: a range of seven intensely pigmented and bold primary and secondary shades from CND™. Streak-free and smooth to apply, the colours are ideal for detailed linework, stamping and dotting. Standout shades are Black Tuxedo, an intense black that’s great for outlines, and White Gloves, the brand’s ‘brightest white gel polish’ that glows under blacklight and is ideal for highlights and French tips. Shades can be purchased for £14.95 + VAT each.

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