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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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Sweet Squared delivers SOFGEL nail products to UK market

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 March 2025

USA-based professional nail brand, SOFGEL, has partnered with hair and beauty distributor, Sweet Squared, to bring its soft gel products to the UK market. The brand boasts SOFTIPS PRO™: a range of ultra-thin, flexible and durable full coverage tips in two styles: standard and structured. The tips are available in…

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Mother’s Day: how to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 March 2025

Mother’s Day offers a chance to boost your treatment offerings to satisfy a range of clients. Let us show you how… Mums-to-be The aches and strains of a pregnancy warrant some well-deserved TLC, so turn your focus to expectant mothers. “Mothers-to-be have a lot to prepare for and depending on…

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Prepare to reopen with free Barbicide® Covid-19 Certification Course

By Helena Biggs | 27 May 2020

Leading beauty disinfection provider, Barbicide, has launched a free online Covid-19 certification course, designed to equip beauty professionals with the knowledge to perform even safer services when returning to work. The course reveals how Covid-19 is transmitted and the symptoms and risks before detailing practical considerations for beauty pros such…

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Perfect the French manicure with Gelosophy French Duo Kit

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2020

Launched by Astonishing Nails UK, the Gelosophy French Duo Kit is designed to aid classic French manicure designs over natural nails, acrylic or gel. The duo kit comprises: Gelosophy French Pink, which boasts a flexible base and strong adhesion while also smoothing out any unevenness of the natural nail plate.…

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Craving bright nails? Meet the Summer Squeeze shades from Light Elegance

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2020

Get set for a colour frenzy when you can start tending to the nails of clients – and embrace their need for bright hues with the Summer Squeeze collection from Light Elegance. Inspired by the fresh colours and textures of fruits, the 12 hues serve up a palette of fruity…

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Salon System relaunches LashTint range & adds 2 new shades

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2020

Salon System has relaunched its LashTint range, seeing a new design, formula and two new tint shades. The new vegan-friendly LashTint formula is highly pigmented while offering a cream consistency for easy application and includes a number system for easy recognition. The LashTint range is ideal for clients that seek intense…

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Facebook & Instagram set up Shops feature for businesses

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2020

Facebook and Instagram have launched Shops, a feature that allows consumers to buy and sell products directly on both platforms in a few clicks – without having to leave the app. If you have a Facebook business page, you can add a shop. Free to set up, businesses can choose the products…

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How to use alcohol inks to create show-stopping nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 19 May 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Shelena Robinson & Winnie Huang collaborate to reveal how to craft amazing nail designs using alcohol inks About Shelena Shelena Robinson is a veteran nail professional with over 20 years’ experience in helping nail…

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