CND™ stun at Vivienne Westwood SS18 show
Team CND™ were on hand to style the models of Vivienne Westwood’s SS18 showcase at Men’s Fashion Week in London. Lead by Marian Newman, the team of nail stylists helped create the range of seven looks with CND VINYLUX™ shades. Political as ever, Vivienne Westwood themed the collection around a reinterpretation…
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Winners of the LCBT Star Awards for students revealed
Last Friday, Scratch editor, Helena, and I travelled to London to attend the annual LCBT Star Awards, which serve to recognise talented, hardworking students from the college. A glamorous affair, the awards were held at the Hilton Hotel next to London Victoria where guests were greeted with cold refreshments upon…
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SEMILAC to launch UK academy with free event for beauty pros to celebrate
Polish-born nail brand, Semilac, is launching a training academy and inviting professionals to find out more at a free event in Manchester on Monday 19 June. Salon managers and staff can explore how Semilac can offer a competitive edge during the open day between 10am and 2pm at Matrix Nails &…
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DUNCAN JAMES to host Scratch’s Summer Party
The Scratch Magazine Summer Party is heading to a beach club in London at the end of the month – and tickets are hot, hot, hot! Hosted by the gorgeous Duncan James, Blue band member, West End star and Hollyoaks actor, the Scratch Summer Party will take place on Sunday 23…
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AMELIA LILY to perform at the Scratch Summer Party
Pop starlet and former X-Factor finalist, Amelia Lily, will be performing at Scratch Magazine’s Summer Party in July. The pretty singer – renowned for her powerful vocals – will be sure to get the party started on 23 July at Tropicana Beach Club as she performs some of her Top…
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INTERNATIONAL MAKE-UP artist holds Marvelbrow Masterclass
An international make-up artist recently hosted a Marvelbrow Masterclass for 30 Training Solutions educators. Organised by Salon System, the event saw Kamanza Amihyia demonstrate how to contour brows using a combination of three shades to suit a client’s natural colouring. She also spoke about current trends, including the demand for…
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UK NAIL TECH 2017 winners revealed at Beauty UK
The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail Art and UK Student Nail Tech. The results are: Student Tip & Overlay 1st Kelly Svesen 2nd Megan Bullock…
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JANE IREDALE international make-up artist to host UK master classes
Natalie Soto-Carlisle, leading international make-up artist for Jane Iredale, is to fly in from the US to host three exclusive master classes. Aimed at existing Jane Iredale skincare professionals, each class will deliver essential sales tips and make-up artist techniques, while proving that the professional salon business can thrive with…
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TRACEY LEE to head to the UK to teach design techniques
Scratch Stars finalist, Marie-Louise Coster, is hosting multi award-winning nail artist, Tracey Lee, at her Bristol training school next month. Tracey, who scooped NAILS magazine’s Next Top Nail Artist 2017 title, will be offering expert advice in mixed media designs on Saturday 15 July and hand painting on Sunday 16…
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KISS PRODUCTS hosts Absolutely Fabulous evening
It was a fun evening of cocktails, canapés, beauty and giggles as KISS Products and Alex Silver PR recently hosted an Absolutely Fabulous themed evening! Held at Covent Garden Hotel in the heart of London, guests had fun in the themed photo booth and sipped drinks, before being treated to…
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