Posts by Helena Biggs
Recruitment challenges ‘a concern’ for beauty industry, says NHBF
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released key findings from its quarterly State of the Industry survey, highlighting ongoing challenges for the sector – despite signs of a gradual recovery. Finding reveal that 73% of the 493 survey respondents across the UK are finding it harder to find staff, compared to a year…
Read MoreNailKind celebrates summer with 4-piece vegan nail lacquer collection
Danish nail polish brand, NailKind, has launched Summer & Dreams, a four-piece nail lacquer collection inspired by long, light days and cool summer nights. The long-wearing formula is vegan-friendly and Peta-approved. The brand’s ethos is to ‘comply with the main philosophies and ways of life’, and it has conscious outlook, with formulas containing up to…
Read MoreSweet Squared appoints 18 CND™ educators across the UK&I
Sweet Squared, provider of professional hair and beauty products and training, has appointed 18 education ambassadors to its CND™ training team. The UK&I distributor for CND™ (Creative Nail Design) now boasts a team of 40 education ambassadors, who each offer brand education and will drive the growth and success of CND™. The nail professionals completed…
Read MoreKeen to elevate your nail finishes? CND™ serves up on-trend twists for summer 2024
Six vibrant shades make up CND™’s summer 2024 nail colour collection, Gleam & Glow: a combination of iridescent, glittery and sheer jelly finishes. The collection is inspired by heartwarming traditions across Eastern cultures, ‘where nights filled with lights and colour symbolise a wish for fortune, happiness, and love’. Available in both CND Shellac™ gel polish…
Read MoreTownhouse nail salon announces US expansion
Multi award-winning salon brand, Townhouse, has announced its first premises outside of the UK: in Beverly Hills, California. The female-founded destination for luxury nailcare has scooped three Scratch Stars Awards for Nail Salon of the Year, and boasts 40 setups in the UK. The first US salon will open on 17 May 2024. In addition…
Read MoreReady to improve your nail art skills? MISSU invites you to a 14-day online challenge
Nail pros: practice and improve your nail art skills by taking part in a fun 14-day challenge, hosted by MISSU Nails. The innovative nail art brand is inviting techs to try a range of different designs from 6-19 May to expand their creativity, and be in with the chance of winning incredible prizes. Click here…
Read MoreYour industry needs you! British Beauty Council launches survey to uncover the sector’s make-up
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has launched The Beauty Census, which encourages responses from industry professionals and consumers in order to ‘create a beauty industry that looks like you’. The survey covers areas of inclusivity, education, equity and accessibility, and will be disseminated via the British Beauty Council’s network of board members, patrons and affiliates.…
Read MoreScratch to host first nail industry networking event in the USA on June 2, 2024
Scratch, the leading resource for nail industry news, is on a continued mission to share nail content and unite the global industry, and will be hosting its first networking event outside of the UK. Co-founders, Scott Derbyshire and Alex Fox, and managing editor, Helena Biggs, will attend the Premiere Orlando trade beauty exhibition 1-3 June…
Read More20th Nailympia London nail competition opens 19 categories for entry
Globally renowned nail competition organisation, Nailympia, will commemorate its 20th anniversary in London, 13-14 October 2024. Beneath the guidance of Alex Fox, its global competition director & co-founder of Scratch, Nailympia has blossomed into a mecca for nailists seeking international recognition and industry accolades. With each passing year, the competition attracts a diverse array of…
Read MoreAward-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month
Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per month. The business coach & founder of Nail Tech Tribe and The Nail Business Success Club launches Nail Your Epic Life on 29 April 2024. The…
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