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Bexy Glow unveils Bexy Build builder gel at star-studded launch event

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand, Bexy Glow, hosted an event in Cheshire to launch Bexy Glow Bexy Build: a builder gel designed to offer strength, flexibility and long-lasting wear. Guests gathered at The Colony, Wilmslow on 5 March to learn about the product, which is described as a…

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Glossy black, green nude & 2 other nail colours dominating Paris Fashion Week

By Lilly Delmage | 12 March 2025

After London, New York and Milan, the AW25 Fashion Week has concluded in Paris, finishing the season with a stylish bang. Over the past weeks, we’ve seen intricate and daring nail art designs, including nail piercings and embellishments, but the Parisian nail choices have been all about colour. Here are the…

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TV presenter, Jeff Brazier, to host Scratch Stars Awards nail industry party

By Helena Biggs | 10 March 2025

TV presenter & social media personality, Jeff Brazier, is to host The Scratch Stars Party at The Underglobe, London, on Sunday 6 July 2025. The event celebrates excellence in the UK&I nail sector, offering an opportunity for over 300 attendees to network and enjoy live entertainment. During the evening, the…

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Recycled nail jewellery walks Vivienne Westwood AW19 runway

By Kat Hill | 19 February 2019

Sunday saw myself and Scratch’s editor-in-chief attend the much anticipated Vivienne Westwood AW19 showcase at St John’s Smith Square, Westminster. The nail team was lead by Marian Newman, who worked with the CND™ Design Lab Team to ensure the models were ready to walk the runway. The team decorated the model’s nails…

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Bio Sculpture creates glossy natural manicures for Margaret Howell AW19

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2019

Reflecting the crisp and clean outfits storming the Margaret Howell runway this weekend, fresh and healthy-looking manicures were created by the nail team using Bio Sculpture products. Session stylist, Cherrie Snow (@cherriesnow), lead a team of six techs for the Margaret Howell show that took place on Sunday 17 February…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4

By Guest Writer | 18 February 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, Another week has flown by with plenty more nail designs featuring on the skaters and celebrities at Dancing On Ice. Here, I’m highlighting my favourite two designs from week four. First…

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Working backstage at London Fashion Week for Vin + Omi

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2019

On Thursday I was lucky enough to kick off London Fashion Week backstage on the nail team for VIN + OMI’s AW19 showcase. While I’ve reported backstage for a few seasons, I’ve never had the chance to put my tekking skills to the test! A few weeks before the show,…

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Lash-filled fun with Michelle Keegan

By Sophie Nutt | 13 February 2019

Last night I was invited to the Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard, London, to enjoy an evening of celebration with the Nouveau Lashes UK team. Trade and consumer press, as well as a handful of influencers, were invited to the Penthouse Suite at the hotel where the brand made the…

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Morgan Taylor creates ‘frosty glam’ manicures for Rodarte AW19

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2019

Rodarte presented a collection inspired by films and musicals from the 1930s to 70s for its autumn/winter 2019 showcase in LA. Glittering ensembles were shown off down the runway, with fun flashes of lettering, hearts and flowers – punctuating a chic 70s glam look. Make-up and nails ranged from bold…

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