Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Elevate Christmas nail styling with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 On My Wish List shades
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their nail colour collection for Christmas/winter 2023: On My Wish List, a celebration of all things merry with a twist of avant-garde flare. Offering mesmerising metallics and classic crèmes, the collection features the following shades in Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer and Gelish Xpress Dip N…
Read MoreNail tech launches AI guides for the nail & beauty industry
Glitterbels ambassador, Millee Barton of Millee Barton Nails & Beauty & The Academy Barnsley, has launched artificial intelligence guides. “I was inspired to create these because I believe that the integration of AI technology can revolutionise the nail and beauty industry,” she tells Scratch. “AI has not only helped me to streamline my salon practices,…
Read MoreELEMIS to launch plastic-free, biodegradable sachets for cosmetics
Skincare brand, ELEMIS, has partnered with Xampla, creator of plant-based material brand, Morro, to develop plastic-free, biodegradable sampling sachets. Via the collaboration of the two British B Corp companies, the aim is to replace plastic materials traditionally used in cosmetic sachets with biofilm, within the next six months. This material is set to be produced…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador & unveils HEMA-free BIAB™
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has named internationally acclaimed nail artist to the A-list, Harriet Westmoreland, as its global brand ambassador. Via the partnership, Harriet will share her industry expertise by creating nail designs to inspire and how-to guides – on topics from prep to achieving a clean finish, as well as hosting events…
Read MoreNail techs on menopause in the workplace & supporting menopausal clients
Two techs share how to accommodate the needs of those impacted by the menopause on both sides of the nail desk… Supporting yourself & staff: Emma Brock, OPI Nail Boss “I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) at 25. The worst symptom for me over the years has been brain fog, as I’ve felt…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Meet Clare Woodcock, Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2023
After her Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year win in 2022, Surrey-based Clare Woodcock was determined to scoop the title for 2023, to prove to herself, her clients and Scratch that her first win was worthy. “I wanted to show that I didn’t get lucky the first time, and that I deserve to wear…
Read MoreHow to support beauty clients & staff through the menopause
October marks World Menopause Month, designed to encourage awareness of the signs and symptoms of the menopause. Awareness has been shown to be particularly crucial, after a study published in journal, BMC Women’s Health, revealed that menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce – and you will likely have menopausal women making…
Read MoreHere’s what beauty industry bodies are saying about the state of the sector
Two beauty industry bodies have commented on how the sector is faring and how it will cope this winter… NHBF The latest quarterly State of the Industry survey from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) shows that the hair and beauty sector remains stable. Receiving 530 responses from UK personal care businesses in September,…
Read More5 tips for creating a successful nail community
Being part of this industry can be lonely – around two-thirds of beauty professionals are self-employed, and while clients provide chit-chat throughout the working day, the focus of these conversations is likely on them. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people in the sector – whether virtually or physically – is paramount to tackling loneliness and can…
Read MoreDevon nail tech & mental health first aider on how to prioritise wellness in the salon
“While holding clients’ hands – quite literally for hours at a time, they can open up, allowing you to celebrate the ups in their lives, but also the downs,” says Emily Harris, owner of North Devon business, Vanity Nails & Tanning. The passionate pro is a qualified mental health first aider with MHFA England, using…
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