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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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Cnd Nightspell Range Shellac

CND™ reveals spellbinding nail colour collection

By Kat Hill | 24 August 2017

Sure to add intrigue to any nail service, CND™ has unveiled it latest collection – Nightspell. Taking inspiration from the night sky, the collection sees six rich, shimmering tones available in both SHELLAC™ and VINYLUX™.  The line-up includes Berry Boudoir, Hypnotic Dreams, Viridian Veil, Eternal Midnight, Lilac Eclipse and Mercurial. “This season revolves…

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Novalash Plat

Go platinum with NovaLash

By Kat Hill | 22 August 2017

Instantly water and oil proof, NovaLash’s Platinum Bond adhesives are sure to prove popular in the salon. Thanks to NovaLash, clients can immediately shower, swim and enjoy the steam room or sauna as soon as their extensions have been applied. Clients can also continue using their favourite oil-based products without affecting the…

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Fade

Gel polish fading? Here’s how to prevent it

By Katie Barnes | 22 August 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals why gel polish can fade in the summer – and how to help prevent it Many techs are familiar with the issue of under-curing gel, but not so aware of the issues of over-curing gel. How many techs have been…

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Jessica Neon Lights

Turn up the heat with Jessica’s Neon Lights GELeration collection

By Helena Biggs | 20 August 2017

Wave goodbye to miserable weather and add a pop of colour to nails with seven additions to Jessica’s GELeration soak off gel polish colour collection. The vibrant hues are sure to catch attention, with a creme finish that’s perfect for fingers or toes – and that lasts up to 21 days.…

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Lecente Ombre

Lecenté reveals Pink and White Ombré Powders

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Lecenté has unveiled a beautiful way to create the baby boomer or faded French style. Available through Sweet Squared, the two new super finely milled opalescent powder can be blended to create an ombré effect. The powder boast a pearlescent shine and offer an elegant effect. In pink and white, the duo can…

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Sparitual Exhale

NSI and SpaRituals unveil new collection

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2017

Embrace the nude nail trend with SpaRitual’s autumn/winter collection – Exhale. Available from NSI UK, the collection sees five new colours and a 2-in-1 treatment polish. The palette includes chic pink, mauve and grey tones, and names include: Calm Vitality Unleash Liberation Wisdom The shades’ formula features the brand’s ‘Advanced Oxygen…

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