Posts by Chloe Randall
Secret Spa unveils app to support beauty freelancers
At-home beauty and wellness marketplace, Secret Spa, has launched Solo, an app for freelancers working in the personal care sector. Solo offers a platform tailored to various aspects of a freelancer’s business, from online consultation forms to a travel time calculator, booking system, marketing tools and a professional website. “Solo is the next chapter in…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: All about Parisian brand, Manucurist
Scratch shines a spotlight on French nail brand, Manucurist, which has a green philosophy & focus on mood-boosting products… From France with love, Manucurist is a Parisian brand which focuses on sustainable nailcare and treatments, with natural bio-sourced ingredients at each product’s core. The brand was co-founded in 1996 by Gaëlle Lebrat-Personnaz and her mother,…
Read MoreCelebrity manicurist launches 8 week workshop for nail pros to become ‘nailpreneurs’
Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, has launched an addition to Julie K Nail Academy, an exclusive eight week online business course which will turn nail pros into nailpreneurs. The course is designed for nail professionals who want to elevate their careers beyond traditional salon life and build an exclusive VIP service-based business in their local markets.…
Read MoreGet creative with Lecenté’s Inner Artist collection
Are you looking to get creative? Inspired by the inner artist within every nail technician, Lecenté’s collection is dedicated to the nail pro. The Inner Artist collection comprises eight gel polishes and five dabbing foils, which are designed to be dabbed on the cured layer of foil gel. The gel polish shades include: Expression- a…
Read MoreRevealed: The most popular nail looks for summer holidays 2022
With the end of summer in sight, it can now be revealed which nail looks consumers were most interested in ahead of their summer holiday this year. According to Clarins Beauty Daily, ‘holiday nails’ topped the chart significantly at a total of 414,960 yearly Google searches, followed by ‘Skincare ingredients & sun exposure’ being searched 78,120 times.…
Read MoreNot sure which E-file bit to use? Willow Academy is here to help
Are you looking for the right E-file & bits to suit your services? Scratch chats to founder of Willow Academy, Lucy James about the brand, the story and educating nail techs on this piece of kit… When Lucy James’ repetitive strain injury left her with no choice but to either learn to E-file or retire, Lucy…
Read More20% of hair & beauty businesses are making a loss, according to NHBF
The NHBF has released its findings of its latest State of the Industry survey, which took place between 27 June and 8 July 2022. The findings reveal that after a tough two years for the sector, there are signs of recovery but the sector is still fragile due to the current cost of living crisis.…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail designs inspired by ‘Out of Space’ in the bid to win a prize from Salon System. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall and…
Read MoreHarry Styles drops Pleasing nail polish collection perfect for summer holidays
Harry Styles has unveiled the Pleasing Hot Holiday collection of nail lacquers; ideal for the summer season. The four vegan-friendly shades follow on from the launch of his first two collections, Perfect Pearl and Shroom Bloom and are inspired by all things sun, summer and beaches. The shades available: Beach Ball- ocean blue Nonna’s Sorbet-…
Read MoreGive back to the industry with Hair & Beauty Charity’s monthly supporter campaign
The Hair & Beauty Charity has launched a Charity Supporter campaign where professionals, brands or organisations in the industry can provide a minimum £20.00 monthly donation, to help those struggling during hard times. Since 2019, the charity has seen a huge increase in applications for help, with a significant rise in domestic violence and the…
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