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The Great British Beauty Clean Up: What is the initiative set to tackle industry waste?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 January 2025

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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Australia Day nails: Take a journey down under with these nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 21 January 2025

G’day, nail lovers! Drawing inspiration from the outback, adorn your nails with Australia-themed art for Australia Day, the country’s national day. Whether you’re a fan of the furry friends of the region – like kangaroos, koalas and quokkas – or you’re eager to fly the Aussie flag high, we’ve gathered…

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Footlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2025

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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Nail nude tones with new Bio Sculpture Gel

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2018

Bio Sculpture has revealed four nude nail shades set to join the brand’s colour gel range. The Nude Collection sees four neutral nail tones to suit all skin tones, with three new shades and one back by popular demand. In addition, the shades can be paired with either a glossy top gel or…

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How to work the transitional tan

By Guest Writer | 1 April 2018

Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals how to take your clients from winter to spring with a transitional tan. Don’t let potential tanning clients hibernate away until summer – here’s how to entice them to tan RIGHT NOW. Not just for balmy days, tanning offers an instant pick-me-up,…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Catriona Leith, The Nail Studio

By Sophie Nutt | 1 April 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Catriona Leith, of The Nail Studio, created these nails featuring a combination of a matte white hue doused in gems for a girls night out. “These nails were created with gel polish, using Crystal Nails Xtreme Hard Gel in Cover…

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Sally Salon Services to gift shoppers with free beauty products

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2018

Retail and trade customers of Sally Salon Services will receive a free Beauty Bag packed with goodies when spending £50 or more on beauty products from 1-30 April. “As a thank you for the continued support of our valued trade and retail customers, we’re thrilled to offer this coveted Beauty…

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Artistic Putty PolyGel revealed by Louella Belle

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2018

Aiming to bring innovative products to the nail table, Artistic Nail Design has revealed the Artistic Putty PolyGel nail enhancement system. The launch allows the technician to overlay, extend, shape, form and repair enhancements with ease and precision. “This new technology is adding fun and flexibility to the market of…

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5 minutes with Annabel Maginnis

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2018

Scratch chats to Annabel Maginnis – brand ambassador, distributor, double salon owner and top tech whose a passion for all things nails has made her a social media star… My career so far… I’ve always loved having my nails done professionally. I spotted Kirsty Meakin’s work and contacted her for an appointment…

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