Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Wow clients with your nail colour selection this wedding season: the Gelish Bridal Edit is here
Looking for a nail colour selection to satisfy the needs of your bridal clients? You’re in luck, as the team at beauty distribution company, Georgie Smedley Group, has curated a bridal edit for wedding season. Featuring six pre-existing Gelish shades suited to each bride, from the traditional one seeking a French manicure to the one…
Read MoreStruggle with back pain? Techs share their pain-free pedi setups
Scratch talks to two techs, who reveal how they created the perfect pedi setups to accommodate to their back pain. Becks Dunn of Beautiful Destiny Nails and Tanning Northamptonshire based Becks Dunn has suffered with a bad back for 15 years, after an injury which ended her former dancing dreams and transformed her nail hobby…
Read MoreRevealed: The top UK cities to launch a beauty business
While the past few years have been challenging for firms across the UK, it looks like business has fought back, with the beauty sector thriving in particular. 8,436 beauty and hairdressing businesses were opened in the UK in 2021. With the UK seeing a 21% increase in the number of new companies started in 2021…
Read MoreIKON.IQ offers free nail kits to Ukrainian refugee techs
Swedish developer and manufacturer of hypoallergenic professional nail products, IKON.IQ Nails, is offering free nail starter kits to refugee nail technicians from Ukraine. The kits include gels, gel polishes and essential nail tools. At the time of writing, IKON.IQ has delivered over 80 starter kits to those fleeing the Russia-Ukraine conflict since the campaign’s launch…
Read MoreSpread love this wedding season with Nailchemy’s 4 bridal nail colour collections
Satisfying the nail needs of a bride is a huge responsibility, as not only will their big day be one they remember forever, but their nails will also be on show in their wedding photos. Luckily, Nailchemy has helped to ease the pressure, launching four bridal collections to give you choice on the nail look…
Read MoreHow to avoid bridal nail disasters
Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times for a bride, so ensure their nails aren’t an area of worry by putting in place plans to prevent nail mishaps. “There is a lot that could potentially go wrong at a wedding, so you need to explain to a bride how you can…
Read More3 subscription boxes nail pros need to note
Are you looking for a way to channel your creativity, keep up-to-date with the latest nail trends, or open your mind to other product offerings? A nail box subscription might be for you! Scratch rounds up three UK subscription boxes for pros that you don’t want to miss… SKULLEN SUBS Already offering nail training, a…
Read MoreNail tech launches scholarship to support drag community
On hearing about the difficult experiences of clients from the drag community, Melanie Garlick of Cruelty Free Clawz has launched The Cruelty Free Clawz Scholarship, offering support to three up-and-coming UK drag artists. “While television shows have been hugely important in increasing the visibility of drag, there has been a negative impact on non-televised drag…
Read MoreBournemouth nail tech creates online security course to protect nail businesses & their clients
A whopping $3.25 billion is generated by cyber crime on social media and 160,000 Facebook profiles are hacked every day. While many of us would say that we are cyber crime savvy, what precautions do you take to ensure that not only your information but also your client’s data is protected? “Many people think that…
Read MoreAdd a splash of colour to nail styles with 8 Lecenté Create inks
A new season affords the perfect opportunity to freshen up your nail kit and keep clients excited to sit at your nail desk. Maybe you’re looking to expand your nail art offering with a versatile and colourful product? You’re in luck as Lecenté has added a range of eight inks to its Create range. The…
Read MoreAre you made to be mystical? Check out Artistic Nail Design’s spring 2022 collection
Artistic Nail Design has revealed its spring 2022 nail colour collection, Made To Be Mystical. With shades ranging from mint green and coral crèmes to a dazzling white glitter that is perfect for wedding season, the collection features six magical and eye-catching shades that put a signature and sassy Artistic spin on trend-led spring hues.…
Read MoreSprinkle your nail designs with magic using Nailchemy’s Ultimate Glitter Collection
Glitter is a timeless addition to a nail design whatever the season, so make sure you’re prepared for all requests with Nailchemy‘s Ultimate Glitter Collection. Featuring every one of the brand’s 5g glitters, the 46 colours range from holographic hues to multi-size mixes – and included in the collection is a free glitter tray for…
Read MoreLondon Business Hub announces support for small & medium beauty businesses
The London Business Hub, a platform full of free business information and advice, has announced the launch of a service to help London businesses, including in the beauty sector, find trusted expert advice and free support tailored to their needs. Launching in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth and supported by the mayor of…
Read MoreM+ platform launches to change the narrative around menopause in the salon
Specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young, has launched the M+ (The Menopause Plus) platform. Best known for her cancer training for beauty pros and Beauty Despite Cancer skincare line, Jennifer’s M+ forum is designed to make the narrative around menopause more positive. The website is packed with research and…
Read MoreTariffs to be dropped on imports of US manufactured nail products
From June 1 2022, the United States will end tariffs on American manufactured manicure and pedicure products to the UK. At present, the tariff imposed is 25%, which has had a significant impact on the sales and profitability of UK beauty businesses who import and also resell American manufactured nail products. The rollback of the…
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