Sparitual Earl Grey

Mark world vegan day with SpaRitual’s latest launch

By Helena Biggs | 31 October 2017

November 1 is World Vegan Day, so if you’re seeking a vegan product range to add to your portfolio, consider the latest launch from SpaRitual. The limited edition Earl Grey mani, pedi and body care range features a body masque, sugar scrub, oil salve and body soufflé – all 100%…

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Sweet Squared serves up new Sugar Vanilla™ selection

By Kat Hill | 29 October 2017

Indulge and pamper with the latest addition to the CND™ Spa range – Sugar Vanilla™. The luxurious new collection features decadent notes of dark vanilla, white tea and wild orchid, with a formula that replenishes and refines with a botanical blend of olive oil and brown sugar. The new range includes…

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Cuccio Butter Scrub

Cuccio introduces butter scrubs

By Helena Biggs | 22 September 2017

Add an easy yet luxurious element to treatment with Cuccio’s Butter & Scrub collection. Similar to the butter moisturisers, the new scrubs simply feature added microbeads to gently exfoliate the skin for a soft, radiant result. The range sees six scents to suit and to use, the product should be massaged into…

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Create speedy nail overlays with ASP’s Quick Dip system

By Helena Biggs | 20 September 2017

Apply long-lasting colour to nails in a flash with ASP’s Quick Dip acrylic powder nail system, available from Salon Services. With 22 highly pigmented shades available, the system offers easy application and a strong, hard wearing finish that lasts up to 14 days. It can be used as a natural…

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Ink London Acrylink Dipping System

Ink London reveals nail dipping system additions

By Helena Biggs | 13 September 2017

Adding to its comprehensive range of nail products, INK London has released four ADS (Acrylic Dipping System) products that can be used with Acrylink powders for overlays using the dipping technique. ADS Base, Top, Activ8 and Brush Doctor are available separately or as a four-piece. Snap them up now via…

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Gellux Treatment Base Coats

Gellux Treatment Base Coats launched by Salon System

By Helena Biggs | 29 August 2017

Tend to various nail needs before a Gellux gel polish service with one of three base coats from the brand. Reconstruct smoothes nails lacking structure – and is ideal for clients with ridged nails. Recovery+ is enriched with vitamin E, B5 and Calcium; perfect clients who need to reinforce weakened nails.…

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Winners of the LCBT Star Awards for students revealed

By Scratch Staff | 12 June 2017

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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An insight into the waterless manicure

By Katie Barnes | 14 February 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, susses out the waterless manicure… The traditional method of dipping your fingers into a bowl of water while getting a manicure has become somewhat dated, with many techs now offering a waterless ‘dry’ manicure service. Waterless manicures are becoming increasingly popular, particularly with…

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Voesh Pedi In A Box

VOESH LAUNCHES manicure and pedicure products in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 31 January 2017

VOESH, a New York-based ethical beauty brand, has launched its Collagen Gloves & Socks and Pedi In A Box in the UK. Designed with salons in mind, the Collagen Gloves & Socks are pre-loaded with 16ml of vitamin E and a collagen emulsion that penetrates and moisturises the skin. What’s…

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DISCOVER FABY’S manicure and pedicure system

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2017

Add an element of pure luxury to your manicure and pedicure service with Faby’s M2 Manicure and Pedicure range. It contains six sumptuous products, three of which are dual-purpose and can be used on both the hands and feet. Products include the M2 Hand Cream, featuring a light texture for…

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