Posts by Sophie Nutt
Britney Tokyo on the new LA nail scene post-Covid-19
LA-based celebrity manicurist & Scratch columnist for 2020, Britney Tokyo reveals what the nail industry looks like across the pond… Much like in the UK, a new style of life has begun since businesses opened back up in Los Angeles after the Covid-19 quarantine. The LA nail industry has also seen some changes that have…
Read MoreDecorate nails with Magpie Beauty Chrome additions
Create a range of nail art with four Chrome additions to the Magpie Beauty Dust range. Boasting a range of metallic and reflective effects, the latest Magpie Beauty Chromes include: Paloma – a golden/bronze/pink effect Juniper – green/blue/purple Tabitha – a golden unicorn effect Primrose – a pink unicorn effect Simply apply the Chrome effects…
Read MoreMade for Life at Home aims to empower women through wellness
Made for Life Organics has developed a unique concept to make authentic organic wellbeing accessible to all. Made for Life at Home is a series of at-home events guided by talented, qualified therapists. Each ambassador will recreate the Made for Life spa offering for the face, body and general wellbeing for at-home. Boasting minimal start-up…
Read MoreBeauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming
The founders of Beauty Banks, Jo Jones and Sali Hughes, have launched a campaign and fundraising appeal to tackle ‘hygiene shaming’ amongst children in schools. The Kids Are Not Alright campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue of hygiene shaming in the UK and encourages donations via its GoFundMe page to help the charity’s…
Read MoreGarnier pledges to plant 400,000 trees by the end of October
Garnier has teamed up with UK-based Almond, a climate solutions platform that helps businesses to naturally reduce carbon, as part of their commitment to ‘green beauty’. This partnership will see Garnier plant 400,000 trees by the end of October. The global beauty brand has pledged to plant one tree for the purchase of selected beauty…
Read MoreWizz Selvey launches Online Retailer Programme for beauty brands
Former beauty buyer, patron of the British Beauty Council and founder of WIZZ&CO, Wizz Selvey, is launching an Online Retailer Programme to help emerging brands develop their distribution strategy, improve their industry standing and better understand the process of pitching to retailers. Wizz Selvey has created a programme to educate and empower brands on their…
Read MoreGet clients excited about autumn/winter beauty with Mii Cosmetics
Mii Cosmetics has released the Molten Luxe Baked Palette and Shimmer & Sparkle Mineral Dust in time for the autumn/winter season. Ideal for retailing or incorporating into professional make-up services, both products are perfect for creating a shimmering beauty look to reflect the upcoming season’s beauty trends. Mii Molten Luxe Baked Palette This limited edition palette…
Read MoreLearn how to boost team spirit & personal wellbeing in the salon in British Beauty Council webinar
The British Beauty Council is hosting a webinar titled ‘Reviving Beauty: Back in Business’ to share tips on boosting team spirit and personal wellbeing in the salon post-Covid-19. Ailish Lucas, of The Glow Getter Collective, is hosting the webinar and will be joined by a panel of industry experts who will share their experiences and…
Read MorePaulina Mucha shares her career story & passion for teaching
Nail artist, educator and competition judge, Paulina Mucha, chats to Scratch about her career story, passion for teaching and goals for the future… My journey into the nail industry In 2015, I decided to move to London in the U.K. to become a nanny and study psychology. Soon, I learned about the popularity of the gel polish manicure and,…
Read MoreMagpie Beauty launches Perfect Poly acrygel range
Magpie Beauty has launched its Perfect Poly acrygel range, boasting a strong yet flexible formula ideal for overlays and enhancements. Perfect Poly cures under LED light, and techs are able to mould the product easily into place before curing a Magpie Beauty lamp. No setting time or ratio means the range is suitable for beginners,…
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