THE HOT List

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

Artistic Colour Gloss Starlight Trance Collection £59.70 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Get lost in colour this festive season with six fun, shimmering shades from Artistic Nail Design. Available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution formulas, the collection comprises fuchsia glitter, Totally Hypnotized; green shimmer, Mystic Green and royal blue shimmer, Lost In Hypnosis. Completing the line-up are red glitter, Daze Me, Baby!; gold glitter, Starlight Abyss and black glitter, Spell Me Over.

Gelish Go File Wireless Electric Nail File £99.99 + VAT www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Ideal for nail pros and mobile techs with jam-packed schedules, Gelish’s Go File Wireless Electric Nail File prioritises flexibility and freedom. With a full-day battery life and magnetic charging dock, the cordless E-file is available in five colours: white, pink, magenta, neon orange and aqua. The tool is quiet, with low heat and vibration and 25 customisable speed settings. Purchase includes six starter bits and sanding bands so techs can ‘Go File’ with precision, power and professionalism.

CND Shellac TM Epic Smoothing Base £22.45 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Powered by CND™’s GRIP CANVAS™ Technology, this smoothing base coat is formulated to prevent chipping, peeling and cracking of CND Shellac™ shades and extend wear time to up to three weeks. Ideal for all nail types, the 2-in-1 base coat and smoothing layer primes the nail and aids strength, resilience and flexibility. To use, roll the bottle between your palms to blend the formula and apply a layer to clean, manicured nails. Cure for one minute using the CND™ LED Lamp before applying Shellac™ colour and Top Coat.

OPI To The Rescue Overnight Cuticle Balm £7.50 + VAT/RRP £24 uk.wella.professionalstore.com

One of eight products in OPI’s Nature Strong nail and skincare line, To The Rescue Overnight Cuticle Balm is a balm-to-oil formula that is enriched with oils and shea butter to soothe and condition cuticles overnight. Featuring a 94% natural origin formula, the balm is infused with MoodBloom Scent TechnologyTM for an uplifting experience.

Glitterbels Brush On Builder Gel £17.99 inc VAT each www.glitterbels.com

Glitterbels has added 12 shades to its original Brush On Builder Gel range, formulated to support nail strength, shape and flawless finishes. Ideal for enhancing natural nails or creating short extensions, the 12 TPO-free shades include pure white, Clean Slate; blush-coloured Pilates Pink and peachy-pink Motivate Me.

Light Elegance JimmyGel JimmyColor £21.95 + VAT each www.lightelegance.co.uk

Known for its strength, flexibility and ease of use, Light Elegance’s popular Building Base Gel, JimmyGel, has been given a colourful upgrade. The brand has unveiled the formula in JimmyColor: four sheer shades that combine the strength of builder gel with the beauty of colour. Sheer Black, Sheer Brown, Sheer Amber and Sheer Sparkle are housed in sleek packaging featuring colour-revealing caps. JimmyColor is ideal for soft, trend-led overlays or as a foundation for nail art.

The GelBottle Inc The Reptile Kit £49 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Treat clients to trending animal print designs with a helping hand from The Reptile Kit, featuring three glass gel polish shades and Blooming Gel from The GelBottle Inc. Crafted for layering, blending and experimentation, the versatile products are perfect for tortoiseshell textures, croc print nails, marbled artistry or layering over magnetics for added depth. The Reptile Kit includes Viper – a rich, burgundy wine, Croc – a smoky glass green, and Tortuga – a warm-toned brown.

Hara Professional Nail Polish £5.99 + VAT each www.astonandfincher.co.uk

Ideal for retailing – or as colourful stocking fillers, Hara Professional’s nail polishes are quick-drying and available in 17 captivating colours. For ease, the 2-in-1 Base Coat can also be used as a top coat, or worn alone for a ‘my nails but better’ look. The vegan-friendly shades, which include red hot Chilli, deep burgundy Vamp and trending brown Chocolate, each serve up a high gloss finish.

Halo Gel Polish Snow Angel Collection £5.95 + VAT each www.purenails.co.uk

Boasting a colour palette that epitomises sparkling winter frost with a touch of festive shimmer, the Snow Angel gel polish collection from Halo features hues such as Figure Skater – an icy baby blue with delicate shimmer, Snow Flake – a soft silver veil with subtle sparkle, and Nova – a gentle blush with hints of lavender and pearl.

The Manicure Company Mistletoe Lodge Gel Cream Collection £POA www.themanicurecompany.com

Inspired by the sparkle of the festive season and warmth of a winter retreat, these four metallic cream gels can be worn alone for bold holiday glam, or layered over gel polish to add instant sparkle. The hues: Emerald Après, Disco Frost, Snow Glow and Prosecco Promises, offer shimmering finishes and are packed with micro-glitter.