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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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Add edge to spring manicures with Bio Sculpture Pretty Gritty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2019

Designed to add personality to nail looks this season, Bio Sculpture Gel has revealed its Pretty Gritty collection. The collection sees four new ‘sand effect’ gel colours: Sugar Cane – white Bonbon Brittle – grey Marshmallow Crunch – pastel pink Candy Crust – pastel lilac Each gel contains particles that…

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INK London adds All4Me Additions collection

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2019

INK London has added to its Additions range of glitters and pigments with the new All4Me Collection. Seeing six new shades, the glitters are size 004 for a fine finish. New glitters include: Alice – baby blue holo Amani – red holo Anne-Marie – orange holo Carla – lavender holo…

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Maximise time with the Hive Dual Digital Wax Heater

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2019

With holidays, festivals and hotter temperatures just around the corner, save time during the busy summer period with the Dual Digital Wax Heater from Hive. Offering temperature control and designed to enable professionals to heat two waxes at the same time, the heater enables busy therapists to cut down on…

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Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing parliamentary group established

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2019

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been set up for beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing, chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP. APPGs are informal cross-party groups which are run by and for Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.  They usually involve organisations…

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Treatment Focus: An African pedicure in the heart of Herts

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2019

I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to the UK in 2014 after getting married. A trained therapist with 15 years’ experience, Emma is also qualified in hairdressing,…

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Create colourful designs with new :Yours stamping polishes

By Sophie Nutt | 18 May 2019

Designed to ensure techs achieve the perfect stamp every time, :Yours has revealed nine new stamping shades for every colour need. The polishes range from Silver Star to Pink Passion and are designed specifically for stamping, offering high pigment and defined shapes. Offering easy application with one stroke and no…

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