Posts by Zoe Wickens
#ManiMonday: Feelin’ Rosy
Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking, floral inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Mila Davidkova of Mila Davidkova Nails was a singer and nail tech in her native Bulgaria before moving to London to continue her career. She then switched to nails full time after undertaking advanced courses in this country…
Read MoreLook Good Feel Better UK survey reveals positive impact of beauty services
UK cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better has shared the results of its 2019 UK Patient Survey, which reveals the positive impact the organisation has had on those suffering. Look Good Feel Better provides workshops and advice for women, men and young adults undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. Each group session is…
Read MoreSelfridges introduces sales ban on plastic glitter beauty products
Department store Selfridges has pledged to ban the sale of plastic glitter beauty products by 2021. The store will work with its more than 300 beauty partners, brands and services to remove the microplastic ingredient from all collections over the next 11 months. However, many beauty brands already stocked by Selfridges such as Lancôme, It…
Read MoreTech Talk: Carla May Wainwright
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Carla May Wainwright, to learn more about her industry journey… Carla May Wainwright from Doncaster entered the nail industry five years ago when she left school. “My mum is also a nail technician, so I was brought up around nails and always modelled for her and loved watching her while…
Read MoreLecenté releases three nude Nail Shadows for dazzling art effects
Lecenté has added three stunning Nail Shadow shades to its existing range. Butterscotch, Cappuccino and Cinnamon are pure pigmented mica nail shadows that can be applied directly onto cured gel polish with the Lecenté P1 Brush to create a variety of effects or mixed with L&P and hard gel. Butterscotch Nail Shadow is a Champagne…
Read MoreOPI reveals new collection inspired by Mexico City
OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection Mexico City introduces 12 shades inspired by the vibrant art and fashion scenes of the city. Shades in the collection include bright lemon Don’t Tell A Sol, shimmery gold Suzi’s Slinging Mezcals and deep blue Mi Casa Es Blue Casa; a perfect match for this year’s Pantone Colour of The…
Read More#ManiMonday: Black heart nails
Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, alternative Valentine’s Day inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Karolina Nowak of Magnifique Nails Lab creates nail designs alongside working as a photographer and blogger. After passing her first nail exam in 2017, she has slowly increased her work as a freelance nail tech and has…
Read MoreCND™ introduces VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators
Ideal for mobile techs and on-the-go touch ups, CND™ has released VINYLUX™ Two-in-One nail colour applicators. On one end is a base and colour polish and on the other is CND™‘s fast-drying Long Wear Topcoat, which features ProLight Technology to prevent yellowing. Colours include Negligee, a sheer baby pink; Field Fox, a grey beige; Hot…
Read MoreNatural skincare with Sienna X
To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection consists of 11 products, including cleansers, facial oils and a glycolic and fruit acid chemical peel ideal for signature in-salon facial treatments or for retailing…
Read MoreTech Talk: Tracey Hazeldon
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Tracey Hazeldon, to learn more about her industry journey… Tracey Hazeldon from Ashford in Kent has been qualified as a nail tech since 2010, when she swapped a retail career to embrace her artistic flair. “I wanted to combine a love of art with meeting new people so that’s…
Read MoreA Mexican fiesta with OPI
To celebrate the launch of OPI’s spring/summer 2020 nail collection inspired by Mexico City , Kat and I headed to The Conduit, a quirky yet exclusive members’ club in London. With cacti dotted around the room and upbeat music playing, delectable Mexican food and cocktails were available to eat and drink while looking at the collection,…
Read More#ManiMonday: Pink Sparkles
Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, sparkly pink L&P nail design and the talented tech behind it… Eleanor Szejner of Beauty by Ele is 18 years old and has worked in the nail industry for a year and a half. She runs her own salon alongside her mother in Heatleys Arcade, Blackburn, offering a…
Read MoreFragrance Direct reveals biggest beauty treatment money makers
Fragrance Direct has conducted research into the cost of training courses and starter kits for 60 popular beauty treatments along with the average price charged by UK professionals. Research was undertaken by gathering prices of treatments from thebeautyacademy.org, britishbeautyacademy.co.uk and cosmeticcourses.co.uk among others. According to the research, micro ring hair extension application is the treatment…
Read MoreReport finds that global CBD skincare market could be worth $959 million by 2024
The Impact Series: Disrupting Beauty report has found that the CBD skincare market is projected to bring in US$959 million in sales by 2024. Market intelligence and strategic consultancy firm Prohibition Partners put together the report, which explained that due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis, consumer demand for more natural cosmetics products…
Read MoreParis Fashion Week AW20: Delicate nude nails @ Paul Smith
Session stylist and nail creative, Jenni Draper, led the nail team for the Paul Smith showcase at Paris Fashion Week. The autumn/winter 2020 collection required a barely-there nail look to complement the chunky fabrics and checkered knits, with the Paul Smith team revealing, “Tailored garments remain at the centre of the collection but with an ease…
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