PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…
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Chrome pigments: a nail expert shares a troubleshooting guide
Educator & award-winning nail pro, Katie Clark, offers advice for dealing with issues that can arise when using chrome pigments… The chrome nail trend is ever-popular, but are you applying chrome products correctly? Each brand may have slightly different instructions, so always follow these and get in touch with the…
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How to tailor nail treatments to mums-to-be, new & mature mums
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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Vincent Longo Cosmetics has launched to the UK spa market and introduced a luxurious portfolio that will see colour and artistry combined with high-performance and ease of use. Founded in 1995 by celebrity make-up artist, Vincent Longo, the brand has been used on the red carpet to the runway. Now relaunched,…
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Stylish beauty workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, is offering an incredible offer across its ranges – for a limited time only. The deal includes 3 for 2 on workwear attire, plus FREE trousers and postage! Simply use promo code BUT007 at buttercupsuniforms.com. Go on, shake up your salon wear and spruce up…
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The first Nailympia USA has revealed its prestigious judging panel for the 2017 event. Featuring industry personnel from Russia, Australia and the USA, the 15-strong panel is headed up by head booth judge, Elaine Watson. Organised by Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, and Athena Elliot, Nailympia USA invites techs to perform in up to nine…
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High Definition brow and beauty experts have announced the biggest eyebrow trends for SS17 – and it’s all about the power brow! Brushed up brows will continue to be in style, and were seen on the runway at Yohji Yamamoto, Versus Versace and Giambattista Valli. To create this look, eyebrow…
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NABA has unveiled a new gel system. Available through Susan’s Nail Store next month, the NABA Q-Gels are a new generation of fiberglass gels. Easy to work with, the gels are also great for creating the much sought-after look, Babyboomer nails. The range will include: Clear, for base Extreme White,…
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High Definition, the brand behind the infamous HD Brows, has added three shades of brow crème to its make-up range. Each long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof crème can be used to create any desired brow look; from strong and defined to on-trend and textured. It applies like crème and sets like…
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