Archive for 2017
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 a private screening of Absolutely…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and mature clients. It’s a great…
Read MoreHow to perfect proper nail structure
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals the components of proper nail structure for a perfect nail finish… While a nail enhancement featuring beautiful embellishments and nail art may look good to the eye at first glace; if the enhancement’s foundation isn’t sound then it will not have longevity and could cause damage…
Read MoreAn insight into Bio Sculpture’s business development workshop
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role as founder of Perfect 10,…
Read MoreWin a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course!
Whether you’re looking to add CND SHELLAC™ to your salon menu or know a newbie desperate for a break into the industry, CND Academy Newcastle is offering one lucky winner the chance for a career change. Up for offer is a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course and kit at the CND Academy Newcastle. The prize-winner will…
Read MorePASTILLE celebrates refurbishment
The Scratch Stars 2016 finalist, Pastille Beauty Bar toasted its recent refurbishment in style with an invite-only event – celebrating everything the salon has to offer! “We essentially re-launched the whole business,” explains Erene Wynn Hadjiioannou, co-founder and manager. “This involved a HR overhaul, re-designing our website, being extra attentive to our social media, giving our…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz Luxio. I then added added…
Read MoreMOROCCANTAN UNVEIL revamped Clean Air Extraction Booth
MoroccanTan has given its Clean Air Extraction Booth a stylish makeover to ensure a more comfortable environment for clients. Easy to assemble, the booth draws excess solution from the air in to the multi-stage filter systems, reducing the risk of overspray. Its design features a solid top unit, branded side panels and a strong but…
Read MoreCEW announces winners at 2017 Beauty Awards
CEW has announced the winner of the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards – which saw The Nourishing Cracked Heel Balm for Happy Feet from Margaret Dabbs’s Bare Feet range scoop Best New Hand, Foot or Nail Care Product category. More than 400 CEW members and accompanying guests gathered to celebrate the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards at the London Hilton on…
Read MoreBIO SCULPTURE UK to host workshops & open days
Fine tune your tekking skills and learn more about the Bio Sculpture brand at a series of open days across the UK. The open days allow attendees to meet Bio Sculpture’s industry leading educators and pick up some top tips. A complimentary Evo Pack is available on attendance and guests receive 10% off Bio Sculpture & Evo…
Read MorePROMOTE POWER brows with Beautiful Brows Kit
Help your clients to maintain their brows while on holiday with the ultra-handy Beautiful Brows Kit. This comprehensive kit contains a smudge-proof eyebrow powder, easy-to-use eyebrow shapers, an expert duo applicator brush, illuminating eyebrow highlighter, highlighter brush, soft grip tweezer and a magnifying mirror; all presented in a sleek compact case. Ideal for retailing, the…
Read MoreCOURSE BITES: Waxperts Beginners Course
Course Details: Award-winning Irish brand Waxperts has been creating smooth-to-touch, hair-free body-happiness for more than six years. Waxperts wax is super-flexible, pliable and suitable for all skin-types; there is no cracking, braking or burning, ensuring a comfortable service, also thanks to it education and application techniques. For beginner waxers, this course covers all facial, underarm, arms, legs…
Read MoreSERBIAN NAIL ARTIST helps perfect styling & shaping skills for select UK techs
Multi award-winning nail artist, Kostka Bojana, jetted to the UK to host a four-day training event at Katie Barnes Training Academy, Warwick. Attended by some of the UK’s top nail artists, the Serbian nail supremo helped enhance skills in gel painting, as well as L&P acrylic nail shapes, including the ‘dragon’ design. Kostka offered tips…
Read MoreConsumers feel mislead about ORGANIC BEAUTY LABELLING
A national independent survey has reveals that 76% of consumers feel misled by some labelling on beauty products. The new research, released as part of the Soil Association’s Campaign for Clarity, shows that 72% of people said they would lose trust in a beauty brand that made misleading claims about being organic. The Soil Association’s Come…
Read MoreROXANNE CAMPBELL reveals summer shades
Session tech turned lacquer line creator, Roxanne Campbell has unveiled her Summer Collection. Featuring three new vivid hues, the collection includes: Violets Are Blue, a high voltage violet Off To Jamaica, a hot coral tone Sitting Pretty, a bright magenta pink. The lacquers are long-lasting and rich in colour. Made in the UK, the line…
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