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Keysie Brian Gregor Eadie Scotland

How a Scottish inventor & son created a product nail enthusiasts can’t live without

By Helena Biggs | 23 January 2025

Have you ever damaged a nail opening a can, prying open the clips of photo frames or opening keyrings? It’s these nuisances that led husband and son duo, Brian and Gregor Eadie, to create Keysie: a handy device to save nails from unnecessary damage. It was Gregor who approached his…

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Footlogix Insitute Of Podiatrists

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 Order Team Scottish Flag

How a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector

By Scratch Staff | 19 January 2025

In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the…

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:yours Loves Winter Wonders Collection

ADD FESTIVE FANCY to nail art with :YOURS

By Kat Hill | 11 November 2017

Add festive artwork swiftly during nail services with :Yours Loves Winter Wonders Collection – now available from Sweet Squared. Adding eight new plates to the brand’s stamping range, the collection sees designs from nail icons Dee Timmer and John C. Nguyen, alongside new :Yours international educator, Tracey Lee. The designs…

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G2400 Nail Creation Fiber Gel Clear 30ml G2405 Fiber Gel Clear 50ml

FIBER GEL launches to help build & repair nails

By Kat Hill | 10 November 2017

Aphrodite Nail Systems has added Nail Creation’s Fiber Gel to its portfolio, promising strength, durability and excellent adhesion. Describing the system as when ‘silk meets gel’, the gel is self-levelling and can be used for natural nail overlays, tip & overlays or sculpting. The single-phase gel is pliable, seeing workability for the tech and a long-lasting enhancement…

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Jessica Custom Nail Colour Dance Till Daylight

SLIP INTO SPARKLES this season with Jessica

By Kat Hill | 10 November 2017

To ensure clients are polished and party-ready, Gerrard International and Jessica have revealed the Slip Into Sparkles Holiday Collection. New colours see Blinged Out Bronze; midnight blue, Dance Till Daylight; and, Dazzling Diva, a glitzy purple.Featuring three limited-edition tones, the collection’s shades include a glitter finish perfect for the party season.…

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Ibx Boost

FAMOUS NAMES reveals IBX Boost to help protect nails

By Kat Hill | 7 November 2017

Famous Names – the creator of the IBX system – has revealed a new addition to its range of professional products. The IBX Boost System creates a flexible yet strong coating that can be applied as natural nail overlay for strength or as a protective coating under other nail services.…

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Katie Barnes Blog Chipped Polish

How to prolong nail polish wear

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, assesses the demand for traditional lacquer – and how to make the most of a nail polish service… With the popularity of gel polish, traditional polish may be viewed as outdated by many techs, so is there still a call for it? Client preference,…

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Soothing Soak Off Bottle

SOAK OFF & SOOTHE with new NSI remover for nail enhancements

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2017

NSI has unveiled its Soothing Soak Off Remover, designed to help soak off L&P acrylic and gel enhancements without drying the skin or cuticles. Formulated with vitamins C & E, this product remover gently removes product and is available in two sizes; 8oz and 32oz. Get your hands on it via www.nsinails.co.uk

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