Legology joins 2 environment-friendly initiatives to step up sustainability game
Leg care brand, Legology is joining two sustainability initiatives; rePurpose Global and World Land Trust in a bid to improve its sustainability as a brand. Legology is a leg care brand which focuses on providing solutions to common leg problems. Using the Lymphology complex, founder, Kate Shapland set out to…
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Nailympia Competitions adds Germany to its 2022 location line-up
Leading international nail competition, Nailympia, has extended its 2022 offering with a competition leg set to take place on 4, 5 & 6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will combine scores held from Nailympia Canada 2019 and Nailympia London 2022 to announce the champion of the fourth…
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Do you provide beauty services in care homes? You need to read this
From Thursday 11 November 2021, Covid-19 regulations affecting care home work will come into place. Anybody entering a CQC registered care home in England for work or volunteering purposes must be vaccinated against Covid-19 – a policy that applies to all visiting workers, including hairdressers and beauty professionals. The National Hair and…
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Looking for an Insta-worthy nail art kit? Check out this 5-piece set from Cally Cosmetics
Cally Cosmetics, home of the Cally Gel system, has launched a must-have product for nail artists, in the form of a complete nail art kit. As well as your nail art skills, the set’s gorgeous mint green and gold design is sure to wow clients atop the nail desk. Included…
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‘Full market recovery’ predicted for the professional beauty industry following 2020 challenges
A report from Kline Group has revealed how the professional beauty industry fared in 2020, concluding that the year marked the boldest moves towards digitalisation yet. Both the professional nail and haircare markets saw steep declines in sales due to coronavirus lockdowns, with skincare the only market to experience growth.…
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First ‘Carbon Neutral Salon Certification’ announced in North America
Green Circle Salons, a North American beauty waste recovery service and the world’s first sustainable salon solution, has announced the first Carbon Neutral Salon Certification. The firm helps the North American salon industry to reduce its environmental footprint, with Green Circle Salons members empowered to recover up to 95% of…
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Instagram account photographs men with painted nails to destigmatise male nail art
London based nail artist Jess Young founded Instagram account Boys in Polish to break down social barriers and to allow the nail salon to be an inviting space for men. Here, she shares her journey with Scratch… Why did you launch Boys in Polish? I started the project during my…
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Are you a festive fanatic? Nailchemy’s winter gel polish collection is made for Christmas lovers
With the festive season nearing, Nailchemy has released a Christmas-themed gel polish collection, comprising six seasonal 15ml colours that you can come back to year after year. The Chorus collection, which features a versatile range of rich and creamy shades, takes its names from well-known festive choruses. Opt for Rockin’ Robin…
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Autumn Budget 2021: Key points for beauty workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 October, unveiling the economic recovery of the country post-Covid. Sunak opened the Budget statement with an impactful statement: “Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, public finances are stabilising and wages are…
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The Beauty Accountant scoops national award for supporting UK businesses
Ria-Jaine Lincoln, an accountant who specialises in advisory services for beauty businesses, has been awarded Sole Practitioner of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2021. A columnist for Scratch magazine, Ria-Jaine was previously recognised with the Covid Hero Award 2020 for her continued support and guidance throughout the pandemic…
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The Gel Bottle launches mini 7ml versions of nail shades & BIAB
Are you a small business seeking a broader colour range, or a mobile tech wishing to decrease the weight of your kitbag? The Gel Bottle Inc has launched its popular 20ml products in ‘mini’ 7ml sized bottles. Featuring exactly the same formula as their larger counterparts, the handy minis can…
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Looking for out of this world nail colour? Welcome Mii’s futuristic collection
Make-up, tanning brand Mii Cosmetics, which expanded into the nailcare market in August 2021, has launched a nail colour collection inspired by all things space. Just in time for party season, the collection sports a range of fun, stunning nail colours, from eye-catching duotones to metallics and glitters. The Planet…
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‘Nail art’ tops Halloween beauty & wellness searches
Data from beauty trend forecaster, Spate, has revealed that ‘nail art’ tops the most searched-for terms for Halloween beauty and wellness searches 2021. The top four beauty trends searched with the term ‘Halloween’, when ranked by percent growth, are: ‘Fake Halloween nails’ (+62.2%) ‘Halloween pedicure’ (+46.0%) ‘Halloween Press-on Nails’ (+43.9%)…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2021
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Alana Lawson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by ‘Halloween’ in the bid to win a prize from SNA Professional. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features…
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Wow clients with your nail colour collection: Light Elegance’s Color Mother swatch book has landed
Light Elegance has unveiled the Color Mother swatch book, designed to showcase up to 120 nail shades and make organising your swatch library effortless. The design allows for individual swatch tips to be reorganised and replaced, meaning that you can easily update your swatch book to show off seasonal collections…
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