Posts by Scratch Staff
Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy offers PMU training with Laura Kay partnership
Gerrard International’s Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has announced an educational partnership with Laura Kay London Academy, a renowned name in the world of permanent make-up (PMU) training. Founder of Laura Kay London clinic, professional products and academy, Laura Kay, has gained widespread recognition for her PMU expertise and 20 years of experience in the make-up…
Read MoreCND™ expands L&P portfolio with Perfect Color Powders & Odorless Sculpting Liquid
Nail brand, CND™, has unveiled six Perfect Color Sculpting Powder shades, offering a more varied range of L&P colour blending options. In addition, an Odorless Sculpting Liquid has been launched in three sizes, to minimise odours associated with traditional L&P acrylic services. The Sculpting Powders can be mixed to create custom shades and offer easy…
Read MoreBeauty therapists, salons & organisations recognised in BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards 2023
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) returned to Fairmont Windsor Park on 17 September to host the annual BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards. 19 awards were presented, with the Specialist Salon of the Year accolade going to Scotland-based nail, lash and brow bar, The Nail Yard, while its owner, Kirsty MacCormick, won the…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc channels luxe, euphoric feels with 10pc Glamourati collection
Brighton-born nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has introduced its decadent 10-piece gel polish collection for autumn/winter 2023: Glamourati. The range includes intense glitters, on-trend hues and two shades inspired by best-selling BIAB colours. Launched alongside are seven chrome pigments to add dazzling finishes and artistic effects. “Glamourati celebrates the importance of texture and finishes with…
Read MoreModelones collaborates with Tom Bachik on Color Cube collection
US nail brand, Modelones, has collaborated with three influencers on its Unlock & Unleash Color Cube collection. The three palettes of gel nail paints are supported by celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik; Touch actress, Saxon Sharbino, and freelance make-up artist & content creator, Joaco Vazquez. A spokesperson for the brand comments: “The Color Cube collection is…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out: Winning advice
2019 winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Nina Lewis, shares her thoughts on the importance of entering competitions and why you should enter this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out… What are your thoughts on industry competitions? Why are they so important? I believe you need tenacity when entering competitions. I also think they…
Read MoreAward-winning tech shares nail design inspired by grandparents for Dementia Action Week
To mark Dementia Action Week, an annual awareness week run by the Alzheimer’s Society, Jade Barber has created a nail design to honour her grandparents and raise awareness of dementia. Here, she shares the powerful meaning behind the style. Jade is founder of Nail & Beauty Excellence, winner of L&P Tech of the Year at…
Read MoreNailchemy awarded ‘Buy With Confidence’ stamp from Trading Standards UK
Somerset-based nail brand, Nailchemy, has been awarded the ‘Buy With Confidence’ stamp from Trading Standards UK. The Buy With Confidence initiative was conceived by local authority trading standards services in response to concerns about rogue traders, and provides consumers with a list of businesses that have given their commitment to trading fairly. The BuyWithConfidence.gov.uk website reads:…
Read MoreSweet Squared recertifies 500 CND Shellac™ nail techs
Sweet Squared, distributor of CNDTM products in the UK & Ireland, has recertified 500 CND ShellacTM nail technicians through a series of one-hour training webinars. These sessions allowed experienced nail techs to refresh their knowledge of the system and perfect application techniques. CND ShellacTM was launched over 10 years ago, and the Sweet Squared recertification…
Read MoreIndependent study finds UV nail lamps do not cause cancer
The Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Nail Manufacturers Council on Safety (NMC) has announced its support of an independent study that demonstrates that UV (ultraviolet) nail lamps are safe and do not increase the risk of developing skin cancer. This follows comment released by nail scientist, Doug Schoon, in response to concerns about the safety of…
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