Posts by Callie Iley
British Safety Council funding given to HandsHQ to support SME workplace wellbeing
Health and safety software company, HandsHQ, has become the latest beneficiary of the British Safety Council‘s Keep Thriving initiative to expand mental health support, and offer business and life coaching to its employees. After the attendance of a three-hour workshop helping SMEs develop a wellbeing strategy and proposals for their businesses, HandsHQ and other attendees…
Read MoreThe Nail Lab moves into gel product market with Hema-free NU:gel launch
Launching with seven shades of builder gel and seven shades of gel polish, The Nail Lab has introduced its NU:gel range. Founded by multi-Scratch Star award winner, nail technician & educator, Paulina Zdrada, The Nail Lab has expanded its product offering with the launch of its NU:gel system. The NU:gel system at launch consists of…
Read MoreBenefit Cosmetics announced as supporting patron of British Beauty Council
Benefit Cosmetics has joined the British Beauty Council as a supporting patron. The organisations will work together to deliver mentorships and talent programmes throughout 2024 to raise the reputation and awareness of the diverse career opportunities in the beauty sector. Marketing director at Benefit Cosmetics UK & IRE, Lou Bennett, comments: “The launch of Benefit’s…
Read MoreBottle up joy with Happy Paul’s uplifting, citrine-infused fragrance
On its continued mission to support mental health, Happy Paul has launched its unique fragrance blend complete with an uplifting citrine crystal. Utilising the healing powers of citrine gemstones to help shift negative energies and bring happiness and optimism, the vegan-friendly fragrance seeks to elevate the mood of wearers and encourage simple acts of self-care,…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Alice Knight. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Fall Foliage’ in the bid to win a prize from Light Elegance. Judged by Scratch’s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Light Elegance…
Read MoreWant to create on-trend, velvet nail looks? Check out Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish
Create ultra-plush and shimmering magnetised manicures with Artistic Nail Design’s Velvet Magnet Gel Polish. Reacting to magnetic force to create sparkling nail art designs, the magnetic pigments are available in four shades or as two limited edition, holiday-ready duos, suiting both subtle and bold seasonal nail styling. Each duo includes a dual-ended magnet featuring round…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Millie Copsey of NailSpace
A lover of abstract styles, mix-and-match designs, and monochrome aesthetics, Millie Copsey discovered her passion for nail art during the lockdown, using her creative skills from her background in graphic design to carve out a career in nails. Having been a creative individual for as long as she can remember, Millie Copsey pursued both art…
Read MoreTownhouse opens Leeds location at Victoria Gate
Situated within the Victoria Gate shopping centre a short walk from Leeds train station, Townhouse has announced the launch of its Leeds location. With a treatment menu including Townhouse’s signature or luxury manicures and pedicures with polish, gel polish, builder gel in a bottle and hard gel extensions, manicures can be maintained between appointments with…
Read MoreTitanic Spa recognised for sustainability efforts by Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2023
Having achieved recognition in the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2023 for three years in a row, Titanic Spa has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best Sustainable Spa category. Based in West Yorkshire, eco-spa Titanic Spa scooped the award in 2021 and achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in 2022, before securing its spot for the third year…
Read MoreProtein Formula reveals Robbie Tomkins as brand ambassador
Celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, has been announced as brand ambassador for prescriptive nailcare brand, Protein Formula. With a long list of celebrity clients with names including Amanda Seyfried, Claire Foy, Gillian Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Colman, Paloma Faith and Sophie Turner, Robbie Tomkins’ session nail styling has taken him across the globe, working on…
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