THE HOT List

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

Andreia Professional Lucky Star Gel Polish Collection

£5.99 + VAT each www.andreiaprofessional.com /www.salon-services.com Add shimmer and sparkle to nails with Andreia Professional’s celestial-themed gel polish collection. Lucky Star features six shades inspired by the night sky: from the dark hues of the cosmos to the deep red of a lunar eclipse. The standout shade is Shooting Star: a milky white hue with holographic stars. The formula has a high-shine finish and offers up to four weeks’ wear.

The Manicure Company Mistletoe Lodge Gel Polish Collection

£51.11 + VAT www.themanicurecompany.com Step into festive mode with Mistletoe Lodge: a six-piece gel polish collection from The Manicure Company that’s inspired by the glamour of the season and warmth of a winter retreat. The line-up features rich, radiant shades that capture the holiday spirit: from deep berry tones to rich reds, glistening golds and a forest green.

Emoki Nails Fine Finish Manicure/Pedicure Finishing Spray

£8.99 inc VAT each www.emoki.co.uk

Elevate manicures and pedicures on camera and in real life with Fine Finish: a spray that delivers hydration, protection and shine without a greasy residue. Two blends are available: Tangerine Dream, a golden, citrus-scented formula that adds a warm, sunlit glow to skin, and Twinkle Toes, a refreshing tea tree blend designed for pedicures. The spray features a subtle silver shimmer and natural antifungal benefits. Purchase the pair for £16 inc VAT.

Hara Professional Velvet Gel Polish Collection

£7.15 + VAT each www.astonandfincher.co.uk / www.haraprofessional.com

The six captivating shades in this collection deliver a plush, textured effect that mimics the look of velvet fabric, adding striking depth and dimension to nails. From soft nudes and muted tones to a rich brown, bold pink and jewel-inspired hues, the collection offers versatile colours to suit client desires.

Studex Sensitive Carded Retail Stand

£389 + VAT www.studexuk.com

Add sparkle to your nail space all year round by retailing Studex’s range of sensitive earrings. This compact retail display offers an elegant way to showcase 36 different designs, crafted from gold plate and stainless steel. Three of each design are included with the stand: 108 earring sets in total, which are suitable for sensitive ears. The stand features a rotating base and mirrored top.

The GelBottle Inc Tinseltown Gel Polish Collection

£179 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Dazzle clients with a choice of 12 shades in the Tinseltown gel polish collection from The GelBottle Inc (TGB), which captures the magic and maximalism of the festive season. Featuring a combination of TGB’s Flashing, Magnetic, Foiled and Shimmer finishes, layer hues to add drama or use as twinkling accents over BIAB™ enhancements. The shades include Sleigh (Magnetic) – a striking velvety gold; Pine (Shimmer) – a deep green and Polar (Flashing) – a cool, frosted white. Shades are available individually for £17.95 + VAT.

OPI Good Enough to Treat Mini Nail Lacquer 4pc Gift Set

£16.25 + VAT/RRP £25 uk.wella.professionalstore.com

Serve up a handy stocking filler for nail colour fanatics in the form of this sweet collection of shades from OPI’s festive Good Enough to Treat collection. The four 3.74ml shades included are OPI’m Frosted, an icy silver shimmer; Ginger Snapped, a brown copper shimmer; Nougat by Nature, a dark gold shimmer and Havin’ a Candy Ol’ Time, a dark blue crème, all presented in a stylish gift box.

CND SOLAROIL™ in Amber Woods & Jasmine Blossom

£6.95 + VAT/RRP £16.95 each www.sweetsquared.com

CND™’s popular nail and cuticle oil, SOLAROIL™, is now available in two limited edition fragrances. Amber Woods features notes of sandalwood, amber and sweet cherry, and Jasmine Blossom combines the aromas of jasmine, bergamot and lily of the valley for a sensorial mani or pedi experience. Designed to hydrate and protect, the SOLAROIL™ formula works to maintain soft, supple cuticles and is an ideal retail item.

HONA BuilderPot Gel

£20 + VAT www.homeofnailart.com

Home Of Nail Art (HONA) has added six shades to its BuilderPot Gel System range, inspired by its most-loved colours. Combining the strength of traditional builder gel with the control of a pot format, BuilderPot is ideal for techs who prefer brush pickup and precise application. The formula is HEMA-free, with a thin-to-medium viscosity that allows for controlled sculpting and seamless overlays.

Glitterbels Merry Mani Cracker Collection

£79.99 inc VAT www.glitterbels.com

Crack open a world of colour this Christmas with Glitterbels’ box of 12 festive crackers. Ideal to share amongst a salon team or as a gift to yourself, 11 crackers each feature a new, party-friendly gel polish shade selected by Glitterbels co-founder, Annabel Maginnis. One cracker includes a festive Shimmer Drops Cuticle Oil: a fast-absorbing formula with a delicate infusion of sparkle.

Margaret Dabbs London Breathe Pulse Point Oil

£POA/RRP £19 www.margaretdabbs.co.uk

Hand, foot, leg and nailcare brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has unveiled Breathe Pulse Point Oil: a compact roll-on to help relax and restore mind and body. It is fragranced with frankincense and English lavender essential oils to promote feelings of calm, and enriched with jojoba and peach kernel oils to hydrate skin. Ideal for both nail pros and clients, use throughout the day or as part of a wind-down ritual.