Izabelle Hammon Training

Discover product & training offerings from distributor, Izabelle Hammon Ltd

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2018

Meet Izabelle Hammon – a brand offering nail systems and artistic products while on a mission to inspire lasting confidence in the pro. A snapshot look Izabelle Hammon moved from South Africa to the UK with her husband and two young children following a change in business direction and hope…

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Oksana Smirnova Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 17 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, says that this summery look featuring an ombre design and hand-painted flowers has been very popular with her clients. “This design has been so popular because of the colours used, the ombre technique and…

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Faby Opposite

Entice clients with the Opposite collection from Faby

By Sophie Nutt | 11 April 2018

Italian nail brand, Faby, has revealed its Opposite collection for spring/summer. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold…

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Diana Pajeva Trending Tuesday Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 10 April 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, revealed that her clients are switching from geometric nail art designs to those including floral artistry made up of pastel cremes. “It’s the time of year when we usually see the first blooms…

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Scratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed

By Scratch Staff | 9 April 2018

THE SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2018: MEET THE FINALISTS The results are in! See which techs, salon, teams and influencers have made the grade in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 and count down to Scratch’s hotly anticipated Summer Party – at which the winners will be announced…   L&P Tech of…

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CND™ to welcome summer with Boho Spirit nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2018

With summer in sight, CND™ is to introduce four new shades in both VINYLUX™ and SHELLAC™ formulas. The Boho Spirit collection features Offbeat – a punchy reddy-pink, Uninhibited – a peachy coral, Vagabond – a primrose yellow, and Gypsy – a zesty orange hue. “Bohemia beckons with this spirited collection,” comments…

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Magpie Feel The Heat

Magpie Beauty reveals Feel The Heat collection

By Kat Hill | 7 April 2018

Warm up for summer with the latest collection from Magpie Beauty! Entitled Feel the Heat, the collection serves up eight new scorching shades in the brand’s Gel Colour formula. New shades include: Poison Ivy Hazel Nut All About Mimi Toodle Lou Days Of Dawn Darling Clementine April Showers Nude Jude The…

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Rock N Rebel

Exclusive collection revealed by Salon System & Capital

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2018

Salon System has unveiled eight new Gellux shades exclusively for Capital Hair & Beauty customers. Embodying the sweetheart styling of the 50s, the Rock n Rebel collection channels the cool, rebellious American retro vibe with its tones and colours. The new Gellux shades see: Be-Bop-A-Lula; Blue Suede Shoes; Dream Boat;…

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Ink London Xlac All In One Gel Polish

Ink London adds more classics to xLac All-In-One Gel Polish range

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2018

INK London has added four more classic shades to it’s All-In-One Gel Polish range. The new additions see Lustful Lucifer, a dark mauve pink, Blue Blood, a deep metallic purple, Elephant In The Room, a blue slate hue and Chic Shadow, a coffee-toned nude. INK London’s xLac All-In-One UV/LED Gel…

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Know when to book in the next nail appointment

By Katie Barnes | 3 April 2018

Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, offers advice on knowing when to book the next nail appointment – and what happens if too much time is left between enhancement services… Many techs are responsible for letting their clients go too long between nail appointments. Nail appointments should be scheduled…

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