MOVERS & SHAKERS
The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?
Launching in March 2025, the campaign by the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC) will bring together beauty brands and retailers to significantly reduce sector waste. The SBC was formed by the British Beauty Council (BBCo) in 2021 and will launch The Great British Beauty Clean Up during Waste Week (3-9 March).…
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Footlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists
Pediceutical footcare line, Footlogix®, has been endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP), an organisation that represents podiatry professionals who are committed to advancing foot health standards. The two-year endorsement follows the successful completion of a rigorous evaluation, conducted by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP). This review involved…
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Glitterbels pros: reap education, rewards & discounts via The Nailist Programme
Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched The Nailist Programme as part of its mission to ‘help nail technicians elevate their craft, grow their businesses and push industry standards to new heights’. Designed by Glitterbels founders, Annabel and Elliott Maginnis, the programme serves to provide high-quality education, products and ongoing support…
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An international make-up artist recently hosted a Marvelbrow Masterclass for 30 Training Solutions educators. Organised by Salon System, the event saw Kamanza Amihyia demonstrate how to contour brows using a combination of three shades to suit a client’s natural colouring. She also spoke about current trends, including the demand for…
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Last night, Team Scratch was lucky enough to party with the stunning Pixie Lott to celebrate her new collaboration with Kiss Nails. Hosted by the brand and Alex Silver PR, the starry event was held at the Haymarket Hotel in central London. Down in the hotel’s swimming pool and bar, guests were met…
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The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail Art and UK Student Nail Tech. The results are: Student Tip & Overlay 1st Kelly Svesen 2nd Megan Bullock…
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Natalie Soto-Carlisle, leading international make-up artist for Jane Iredale, is to fly in from the US to host three exclusive master classes. Aimed at existing Jane Iredale skincare professionals, each class will deliver essential sales tips and make-up artist techniques, while proving that the professional salon business can thrive with…
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Scratch Stars finalist, Marie-Louise Coster, is hosting multi award-winning nail artist, Tracey Lee, at her Bristol training school next month. Tracey, who scooped NAILS magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist 2017 title, will be offering expert advice in mixed media designs on Saturday 15 July and hand painting on Sunday 16…
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It was a fun evening of cocktails, canapés, beauty and giggles as KISS Products and Alex Silver PR recently hosted an Absolutely Fabulous themed evening! Held at Covent Garden Hotel in the heart of London, guests had fun in the themed photo booth and sipped drinks, before being treated to…
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