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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

Saviour™ Nail & Skin Restoring Oil £POA/RRP £21.99 & Balm £POA/RRP £27.99 www.saviournails.co.uk

Delivering a powerful solution for dry, damaged and compromised nails and skin, Saviour™ was founded by industry educator, Theresa Foddering, aka The Naildresser. It unveils two hero products: Nail & Skin Restoring Oil and Nail & Skin Restoring Balm, designed to work harmoniously to repair, restore and condition. The formulas are inspired by the therapeutic power of aromatherapy and include lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus and avocado oils.

The GelBottle Inc Rodeo Club Collection £145 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

The untamed spirit of the Wild West is captured in the Rodeo Club collection from The GelBottle Inc: 10 gel polish shades in five finishes. The likes of Rhinestone, Daisy Dukes and Cowgirl serve up high shine, shimmer, cat-eye, glitter and metallic formulas, to transform summer manis into statement-making looks. Ideal for festival nails, the Cat-Eye Gels are £17.95 + VAT each and all other hues are £15.95 + VAT each.

Lecenté Detail Paints £9.99 + VAT each www.lecente.com

Elevate nail styles with three opulent shade additions to Lecenté’s line of Detail Paints: Gold, Rose and. The thin gel formula ensures smooth application and control, and is ideal for intricate designs and subtle blends. Each has a metallic, high-shine finish and cures in 60 seconds in the Lecenté Create UV/LED Lamp. Apply top coat following application.

Artistic Flash Glitter Cat-Eye Magnet Gels – Electric Nebula Collection £9.95 + VAT each www.sweetsquared.com

Inspired by the glimmering beauty of galaxies, the six shades in Artistic’s summer 2025 collection, Electric Nebula, fuse cat-eye technology with flash glitter for dazzling results. Shades, which include pink Astro Babe and orange Abduct Me, come with a dual-ended magnet to manipulate the hues and create desired cat-eye finishes. The full collection is available for £59.70 + VAT.

Hive SuperBerry Blend Pre & After Wax Oil £5.40 + VAT. Available from wholesalers nationwide.

Enhance wax services with this sweet-smelling formula, which features raspberry, cranberry and juniper berry oils. The natural antibacterial properties of juniper berry oil help to create a hygienic treatment area to apply wax, while the thin oil barrier helps ensure that wax adheres only to the hair, resulting in a comfortable treatment. The oil can be used to remove wax residue effectively.

Jessica Custom Colour Vividly Yours Collection £6.50 + VAT/RRP £13 each www.gerrardinternational.com

Allow clients to boldly express themselves this season with the six ‘electrifying’ shades in Jessica’s Vividly Yours summer nail colour collection. Colour rich and highly pigmented, the vitamin-infused lacquer formula helps strengthen and maintain natural nail health. The likes of crème Mint Condition, Sandy Toes and Cherry Bomb are also available in Custom Colour Midis (£4.20 + VAT/RRP £8.50 each) and GELeration Soak-Off Gel Polish (£18.75 + VAT each).

The Manicure Company Azure Escapes Collection £49.51 inc VAT www.themanicurecompany.com

Sparkling shorelines have inspired The Manicure Company’s Azure Escapes collection: six dreamy blue gel polish hues that are perfect for summer mani and pedis. Let clients choose from electric blue Amalfi; baby blue Mykonos; jewel-toned turquoise Portofino; powder blue Santorini; opaque mint Ibiza and petrol blue St Tropez. Each offer 14+ days wear when used with The Manicure Company gel polish base and top coats.

Mavex Anti Dark Spot Hand Cream £14.50 + VAT/RRP £29 www.mavex.uk

Ideal for use within a manicure treatment or to retail, this velvety hand cream targets skin discolourations caused by sun damage or ageing. The powerful active formula combines niacinamide and fatty acids to reduce and prevent blemishes and discolouration. It also evens out skin tone and deeply hydrates skin for up to 72 hours.

Glitterbels Bare All Hema Free Gel Polish Collection £44.99 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Transform the nails of bridal clients and create subtle, natural-looking enhancements with the Glitterbels Bare All collection. Sheer Delight, Bride To Be, I’m In Love, Second Skin, Confidence and Delicate & Demure are semi-translucent nude tones that create a soft veil of colour on nails. Purchase separately for £8.99 inc VAT (8ml) or £14.99 inc VAT (14ml).

Andreia Professional LAB: Nail Treatments £3.49 + VAT each www.andreiaprofessional.com /www.salon-services.com

Restore the condition of nails with this range of targeted solutions to repair and strengthen. From treatments that whiten and brighten to nailcare that enriches and boosts keratin, these products work with the natural nail to strengthen and restore shine.

CND LIGHTNINGOIL™ £6.95 + VAT/RRP £16.95 www.sweetsquared.com

With a claim of ‘lightning-fast absorption’, this lightweight treatment deeply moisturises nails and cuticles. Scented with notes of yuzu and ginger, the blend of vitamin E and copra, rosehip and rice bran oils is suitable for all skin types and helps maintain the strength and flexibility of natural nails and enhancements.

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