Scratch Stars Award-winning techs create Paris Olympics nail art for Team GB equestrian star
After a winning weekend at the Scratch Stars Party, sisters, Lucy Price-Marshall and Jessica Price, headed back to the nail desk to tend to the nails of Olympics dressage competitor, Becky Moody. The pair, who are based at Huddersfield salon, Nailspa: winner of Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year…
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Glitterbels nail brand launches 4-piece pink apparel range
Glitterbels has launched a four-piece apparel collection, promising comfort and style while at the nail desk, on the move or lounging at home. The pastel pink collection has been designed by the nail brand’s founder, Annabel Maginnis, and combines practicality with cosiness. It features a hooded sweater with back…
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Revealed: The top 5 hottest nail trends for summer 2024
Discount platform, Wethrift, has analysed Pinterest search data to uncover the most popular nail trends this summer. Are you in need of some seasonal nail inspiration? Or looking to brush up your trend knowledge to advise clients on their summer nail styles? Look no further! Here are the nail trends…
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Explore a ‘spectrum of colour’ with Gelish’s 4 HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes
Gelish has unveiled four HEMA-free Solid Cream Gel Palettes – perfect for colour-loving nail techs seeking gel that ‘stays put exactly where you want it’. The solid cream gel product presents a zero chase formula, offering an alternative to gel polish and preventing cuticle flooding. The ‘smooth, buttery and workable’…
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Nail, beauty & aesthetics salon, Pre-, welcomes all into second London location
Multi-service salon brand, Pre-, has expanded into a second premises in Parsons Green, South West London. Scratch paid a visit to the brand’s flagship salon in Islington last year, to meet founder, Mimi Gaston-Kennedy, a beauty PR specialist who created Pre- around the ‘idea that beauty treatments help [clients] to…
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Nominate now: Your favourite nail & beauty influencers 2024
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has opened its Top 100 Influencer Index to nominations. The annual event recognises and rewards professionals in the hair, barbering and beauty industries whose social media presence ‘influences, educates and innovates our sector’. First introduced post-COVID lockdowns, the event is now in its…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for July has been announced as Isabelle Pattissier. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Magical Nails, in the bid to win a prize from Nailchemy. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news & features writer, Rebecca Hitchon, and…
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Winners announced in Scratch Stars nail industry awards 2024
The UK&I nail industry was celebrated at The Scratch Stars Party on 21 July, which saw the winners of the 12th Scratch Stars Awards announced. The annual awards not only celebrate individual and collective achievements, but also foster a spirit of community and collaboration within the industry. Tailored to recognise…
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Are you a nail pro on the move? Discover Kirsty Meakin’s Wireless E-File Pen nail tool
Described by renowned nail stylist, Kirsty Meakin, as a product that will ‘revolutionise your nail game’, the Wireless E-File Pen has launched: under her own brand, Kirsty Meakin Nail Products. Wave goodbye to wires with this nail tool, removing restrictions on mobility: instead, allowing nail techs to move freely around…
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NAILYMPIA MEXICO 2024: The results
The third iteration of Nailympia Mexico, Mexico City, was hosted by Dafne Fernandez on 6-7 July 2024 and welcomed 172 competitors – alongside a vibrant turnout of spectators and sponsors. The competitions were intense, with nine events running back-to-back over the two days. Participants from 14 countries: Italy, Paraguay, Chile,…
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Revealed: how LGBTQIA+ consumers feel about representation in the hair & beauty industry
A survey by Vagaro has found that 65% of LGBTQIA+ consumers feel represented within the hair and beauty industry. Salon, spa and fitness booking app, Vagaro, reached out to hundreds of LGBTQIA+ beauty consumers via a survey, intending to identify how beauty businesses can help foster inclusive environments and support…
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The GelBottle Inc adds 40 nail colours to HEMA-free Paint Gel Polish range
Popular nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has expanded its HEMA-free Paint Gel Polish range from 10 to 50 shades. Formulated so that all clients, including those with HEMA sensitivities, can enjoy a varied colour palette, the collection has been two years in production. The non-shrink and self-levelling formula supports easy…
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Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, announced as KISS Nails brand ambassador
Fashion nail and lash manufacturer, KISS Products Inc, has announced celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, as brand ambassador for its Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System. As a renowned nail artist, educator & entrepreneurship coach, Julie offers expertise and inspiration for KISS, ranging from nail health to trends. In her role…
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UK beauty pros, RefectoCil invites you to join its Brow + Lash Bar franchise
Salon System, UK distributor of lash and brow tinting product brand, RefectoCil, has announced the opportunity for beauty enthusiasts to be part of its Brow + Lash Bar franchise. RefectoCil is seeking passionate and motivated UK professionals looking to expand their services and increase revenue, entrepreneurs interested in the beauty…
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Glitterbels launches DreamCure Lamp for nails, combining ‘magical design with utility’
Professional nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched the DreamCure Lamp, featuring light-reflecting technology to optimise the curing process of Glitterbels products. Welcoming its DreamCure Lamp in the signature Glitterbels pink colour, the tool offers a touch of luxe to the nail desk. The raised opening of the lamp prevents pesky scratches,…
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