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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

HARA Professional Summer 2026 Gel Polish Collection £60 + VAT www.astonandfincher.co.uk

Cater to all styles on your clients’ summer nail wish lists with HARA Professional’s eye-catching, jewel-toned gel polishes. Blending creamy classics with mesmerising cat eye effects and stone-inspired finishes, the 12 shades include pretty pink Strawberry Daiquiri, minty Haze and dazzling Amethyst. The hues are available individually for £7.40 + VAT and should be used with HARA Professional’s primer, base and top coat products for optimum results.

OPI Chrome Effects Mirror-shine Nail Powder £14 + VAT uk.wella.professionalstore.com

Tap into the metallic nail trend with four chrome powders from OPI. The products have been created in collaboration with celebrity nail artist & OPI global ambassador, Zola Ganzorigt, who famously elevated the ‘glazed donut’ nail look by featuring it on celebrity client, Hailey Bieber. To use, apply a thin coat of OPI GelColor No-Wipe Top Coat after colour application and cure. Dip the applicator into a choice of Pearl Pressure, Tin Man Can Glaze, Chrome To Mama or Mermaid For Me, and rub over the nail in circular motions. Apply OPI’s Super Gloss No-Wipe Top Coat and cure to finish.

HD Professional Nail Systems Colour It!™ Neon Nights Collection £10.49 + VAT each www.hazeldixonnails.com

Brighten up nails with eight high-energy summer shades from HD Professional Nail Systems. The soak-off gel colours are ideal for clients who love to make a statement, offering vibrant, powerfully pigmented finishes. Perfect for bold artistry and festival fun, the formula is HEMA-free and offers strength and durability for up to four weeks. Standout hues include yellow Highlighter Hype and blue Electric Euphoria.

N&B Excellence HardBuild Gel from £19.99 inc VAT www.nailandbeautyexcellence.com

Ideal for creating durable overlays and enhancements, HardBuild Gel is a HEMA and TPO-free formula available in eight natural-looking shades – including Tortie-licious, which is perfect for tortoiseshell nail styles. Self-levelling, the product offers strength and long-lasting wear, boasts a lightweight finish and requires file-off removal. HardBuild Gel is available in 20g (£19.99 inc VAT) and 50g (£49.99 inc VAT) pots.

Light Elegance P+ High Shine Top Coat £14.95 + VAT www.lightelegance.co.uk

Add a high gloss finish to nail art designs and elevate their impact with the latest addition to Light Elegance’s P+ Gel Polish range: High Shine Top Coat. Serving up a glass-like finish, the clarity of the formula enhances the depth and dimension of artistry, and locks in looks to support long-lasting manicures and pedicures.

Artistic Mermaid Revolt Cat-Eye Gel Polish Collection £69.95 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Create multi-dimensional nail looks with the shades in the Mermaid Revolt collection: six pastel cat eye gel polishes. Available for £11.95 + VAT each with a magnet included, featured hues are Rebel Reef, a pastel rose with blue and rose gold shift, and Mystic Mayhem, a lavender with a silver shift. Wear alone or combine for dazzling, iridescent nail art.

Somfis Professional Lift Up MVP Care Gel Kit £250 inc VAT www.liftupgel.co.uk

This three-step treatment for ingrown toenails features an implement to lift up the toenail to relieve pain, and products to improve the appearance of the nail. To use, prepare the nail and apply Lift Up Base Gel and cure, before a choice of Care Gel: Moderate, Vivace or Protect. Cure, then apply a colour coat if desired. Finish with Lift Up Top Gel and cure. All formulas are TPO and HEMA-free.

Andreia Professional All In One Smart Prep & Smart Primer from £3.49 + VAT each www.andreiaprofessional.comwww.salon-services.com

Portuguese nail brand, Andreia Professional, has unveiled two prep products to aid the adhesion of its professional nail systems and achieve long-lasting results. Developed to work together, the air-dry products are Smart Prep: a dehydrator for natural nails to prevent lifting (£3.49 + VAT), and Smart Primer: an acid and HEMA-free formula that creates a bonding base for gel, L&P acrylic and gel polish (£3.99 + VAT).

Studex Lab Created Diamond Collection from £38.05 + VAT per pair www.studexuk.com

Ear piercing supplier, Studex, has introduced the Lab Created Diamonds range: real diamond earrings produced using technology that replicates the natural conditions under which diamonds form. They possess the same physical, chemical and optical properties as mined diamonds, but are cultivated in controlled environments for sustainability. The range features 9ct Gold and Rhodium Plated 5-point Lab Diamond Earrings (£38.05 + VAT per pair) and 8-point Earrings (£95.38 + VAT per pair).

Precision Nail Technology 3D Carving Gel £14.99 inc VAT www.precisionnailtechnology.co.uk

Create bold, sculpted nail art with this 3D Carving Gel, designed for building raised textures and intricate, dimensional designs. Available in Clear, White and Rose Pink, the thick and highly pigmented gel supports the shaping, carving and sculpting of detailed patterns, such as embossed effects, florals and textured nail art. Once cured under UV or LED light, the gel offers a durable, long-lasting and chip-resistant finish.

The GelBottle Inc The Gelly Drop Collection £85 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Inspired by the Korean jelly nail trend, The GelBottle Inc (TGB) has launched six semi-sheer gel polishes in fresh and fruity shades. One coat delivers a soft wash of colour, while two to three coats build tone and dimension. The jelly consistency of Watermelon, Peachy, Kiwi, Bubblegum, Grape and Strawberry blend effortlessly: ideal for ombré, gradient and layered custom looks. Shades are available individually for £15.95 + VAT.

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