Posts by Chloe Randall
Love Island 2023: Nail looks revealed
ITV2’s Love Island is back for 2023 for a winter season and this time, singles are seeking love in a villa in South Africa. Ahead of the launch, Bristol-based tech, Ella Jarvis, who is part of The Gossip Nail Bar team, was flown to Cape Town in South Africa to create nail looks for the…
Read MoreReady to boss your beauty business? Check out the Take Action Club
Founder of Beauty Boss HQ, the Beauty Boss Academy and creator of the Virtual Salon Window ™ framework, Layla Tourh, has launched a membership known as the ‘Take Action Club.’ This £10 monthly membership is designed to help owners of beauty-related businesses to improve their productivity and help them ‘take action’ to increase their income.…
Read MoreBeauty salons on UK high street up by 5.9% in two years
According to BBC’s data team, the number of beauty salons and tattoo parlours has grown on UK high streets, while the number of banks and department stores has fallen. A tool on BBC’s website allows users to check how their local high streets and shopping areas have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. London…
Read MoreCIDESCO endorses NailKnowledge online learning platform
World standard for beauty and spa therapy, CIDESCO International, has approved and endorsed the NailKnowledge virtual learning platform; conceptualised by a team of experts including industry aficionado, Marian Newman BEM. It offers a flexible, interactive and visual way to learn online. Within the NailKnowledge online platform is a diploma that covers the essential theory necessary…
Read MoreAdd length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-On Builder Gel
Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-on Builder Gel Gelish has launched Brush-On Builder Gel to extend, overlay, build and support the creation of nail art. With a self-levelling formula, the product provides over 21 days’ wear and offers a clear, bubble-free finish. The builder gel can also be used on forms and…
Read MoreHow the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry
How the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry The government has announced the introduction of the new ‘Energy Bills Discount Scheme’ for UK businesses, charities and the public sector, ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new scheme means that all eligible UK businesses and other non-domestic energy users…
Read MorePetit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair
Petit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair Scratch Star’s Nail Salon of the Year, Townhouse, has announced the launch of its ninth nail salon, Petit Townhouse Mayfair at Elemis’ flagship spa The House of Elemis. A few minutes walk from Bond Street tube station, the salon offers the same signature manicures, pedicures and…
Read MoreAchieve success with this planner made for nail pros
Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros In 2022, nail educator and business owner, Rebecca Orme launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, aimed to help nail technicians organise their business- and now, it is back with updates to help you achieve success even easier. “I felt after speaking with new and existing nail…
Read MoreRevealed: Key nail trends for 2023
The nail industry is known to change and evolve all the time. However, particularly since the pandemic, trends and looks have changed as lockdowns meant people were left with little choice but to not have treatments while salons were shut and press-on nails were a must. As we head in to 2023, Scratch delves deep…
Read MoreRevealed: The most popular Scratch cover of 2022
Revealed: The most popular Scratch cover of 2022 At the end of 2022, Scratch readers and nail industry fans headed to the Scratch website in their hundreds to cast a vote for their favourite Scratch front cover of 2022. February’s cover image took the top spot, with 39% of the vote. It was conceptualised by Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about training as a lash tech with Novalash
What you need to know about training as a lash tech with Novalash Looking to give your client something new? Expand your treatment offerings & add a new skill to your repertoire by training as a lash technician. Scratch explores the Classic Training course from NovaLash… About Novalash: NovaLash was established in the USA in…
Read MoreBeauty advent calendars are most searched-for for calendars in UK
Beauty advent calendars are most searched for calendars in UK Research by Beauty Daily has revealed that advent calendars are one of the fastest-growing gifting options in the UK, with beauty-focused offerings leading the way. Beauty Daily by Clarins examined Google search data which revealed that searches for advent calendars have grown 103% in the…
Read MoreHair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King
Hair & beauty industry invitees welcomed by the King In November 2022, several National Hair & Beauty Federation members attended the Small Business Reception held by HM King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Previously this year, the Palace had asked the NHBF to nominate members who have had an impact on the industry and from…
Read MoreSpend the Winter in Vail with Entity Beauty’s 6-piece collection
Spend the Winter in Vail with Entity Beauty‘s 6-piece collection Are your clients wanting a cosy yet elegant nail look for the winter season? Entity Beauty has launched 6 hues ideal for the holiday occasions. With a high gloss finish, the collection is called ‘Winter in Vail’ and the shades provide up to 21 days…
Read MoreKirsty Meakin launches nail-inspired jewellery collection
Kirsty Meakin launches nail-inspired jewellery collection Nail artist & influencer, Kirsty Meakin has teamed up with goldsmith, Mark Lloyd to launch a limited edition jewellery brand, named Kirsty Meakin X Mark Lloyd. The first piece to be announced is a bespoke sterling silver nail-curved pendant which is laser inscribed with Kirsty’s skull logo on the…
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