Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news & features writer, Rebecca Hitchon,…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc unveils 6 sparkly gel polish nail shades to get clients wedding-ready
Say ‘I do’ to The GelBottle Inc’s Wedding Collection, featuring six captivating metallic and shimmer gel polish finishes for wedding season and beyond. Whether clients are seeking a dreamy bridal nail look or a nail colour for their wedding guest manicure or pedicure, there’s a timeless match in the collection for all. “As people are…
Read MoreBasketball star, Jared McCain, named as Sally Hansen ambassador
Global nail colour and care brand, Sally Hansen, has announced a partnership with US college basketball sensation, Jared McCain. The brand’s first sports partnership will see the athlete promote inclusivity and self-expression in the sports community and beyond, in his role as brand ambassador. Together, Sally Hansen and Jared McCain aim to redefine the boundaries…
Read MorePhenix Salon Suites launches competition to support UK hair & beauty talent
Phenix Salon Suites, which offers four UK locations and over 300 US sites for pros to rent, has unveiled the Phenix Grant, a competition to discover and support industry talent. Coinciding with the openings of suites in Liverpool and Nottingham, the competition is reminiscent of BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den, and invites established, entrepreneurial hair…
Read MoreRevealed: the top 10 nail trends of 2024 so far
Research from beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has uncovered the most popular global nail trends of the year. Analysing video and view counts on Tiktok, the number of hashtags on Instagram and overall social media engagement, the company has compiled the top ten nail trends that have captured worldwide attention so far in 2024: 1.…
Read MoreBuild shape & add length to nails with 8 Hema-free Zero Builder Gel shades
Irish nail brand, The Manicure Company (TMC), has unveiled an eight-piece Zero Builder Gel™ range to build shape and add length to nails. The line has been five years in development and follows the company’s Zero Gel Polish™ launch last year, which captured attention with its ‘zero’ allergens ingredient list and fashion-forward colours. Zero Builder…
Read MoreQ&A with session nail stylist, Sylvie Macmillan
London-based session tech, Sylvie Macmillan, shares an insight into her career, British Beauty Council role, passions and dreams… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… I’ve always loved creating intricate work, and undertook a Technical Arts & Special Effects qualification, primarily focusing on model making. I worked in set design and while I…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council launches membership programme to increase opportunities for beauty workers
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has introduced a membership programme to ‘increase educational, networking and lobbying opportunities for people working in various corners of the beauty industry’. British Beauty Council membership enables beauty industry professionals to access events, exclusive data, breaking news reports and business guidance, as well as play a key role in policy-forming…
Read MoreHow to cater to eco-conscious nail clients
Immerse in expert advice to help protect the planet and satisfy clients… Unilever reports that 90% of Gen Z expect brands to do more to help reduce climate impact and in 2022, a YouGov survey found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable purchases. “Most new clients reference my focus on…
Read MorePerfect your hard gel application & nail art with these Lecenté launches
Lecenté has added four hard gel shades, a fast form collaboration and collection of detail paints to its professional nail product portfolio. Hard Builder Gel shades, Petal, Dulce, Biscuit and Soft Pink, feature an improved formula designed to suit a range of skin tones and provide high shine strength. They are suited to sculpting, repairing…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council unveils campaign theme for 2024
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has announced ‘A beauty industry that looks like you’ as its theme for the year. The focus is part of a campaign to find out what beauty means to its workers and consumers, and will be underpinned by the organisation’s biggest research project in its history, the Beauty Census. This will…
Read MoreCreate dreamy nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s 6 spring shades
Artistic Nail Design has unveiled its spring 2024 colour collection, Lucid Blooms, inspired by the ‘hazy yet captivating memory of a dream’. Each of its six colours is available in Artistic Colour Gloss Soak-off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Perfect Dip & Brush Powder formulas to meet a variety of nail needs.…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity reports rise in professionals requesting help
The Hair & Beauty Charity has shared insight from the last five years of its work, revealing that there has been a 1,200% rise in the number of people aged 18-30 asking for help from the charity. Figures also show that there has been a 300% rise in male applicants aged 31-40. The statistics highlight…
Read MoreUK government to fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses
From 1 April 2024, the UK government will fully fund the cost of apprenticeship training for 16 to 21 year-olds in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Financed by a £60 million investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, the decision follows calls by beauty industry bodies to introduce greater incentives for small business owners…
Read MoreBABTAC appoints beauty expert, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has appointed skincare expert & founder of the Skin Rocks brand and Beauty Backed Trust, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors. As a board member, Caroline will use her platform and expertise to bring awareness and knowledge to BABTAC’s campaign work, which focuses on the…
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