Archive for 2018
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
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 and I’ve noticed that even…
Read MoreDon’t be caught out by April’s minimum wage rises, warns the NHF
The rise of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage rates on April 1 2018 will impact hair, beauty and barber businesses up and down the country. The NHF, a salon trade association that supports the industry, is urging employers to check staff are being paid at the right rates and to take…
Read MoreUNLEASH XTREME creativity with new Crystal Nails range
Sculpt and style with the new Xtreme Fusion Gel range from Crystal Nails UK. Offering the technician great product control, the dense builder product can be easily shaped during application with the brand’s cleanser. The result sees a strong yet flexible enhancement, the brand claims. The new 30g tube packaging aims to provide technicians with accurate product…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed
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 the Year sponsored by: Carrie-Leigh…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: And it was all yellow
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! If we wear enough yellow the sun will come out… Right? Courtesy of Reecey Roo’s Nail Art Bar, this vivacious bumblebee manicure paired with matching trainers is as sweet as honey. The sassy London nail bar (it’s Instagram is well worth a…
Read MoreBio-degradable nail glitters unveiled by INK London
British brand, INK London, has launched the Bio-additions collection; six bio-degradable nail glitters designed to help reduce the nail industry’s carbon footprint. Following from the success of the brand’s recyclable acrylic refill backs, the INK London team has been conscious of glitter particles entering water and affecting sea life, so has produced the collection using…
Read MoreCND™ to welcome summer with Boho Spirit nail shades
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 the team at CND™. “It’s time to…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Corey Jade Stockwell, Nail Techniques
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Corey Jade Stockwell, of Nail Techniques, was inspired by a recent purchase when she created this floral, water colour effect nail look. “I was inspired by a new top I bought in Norfolk on the way to Hazel Dixon’s extreme nail shape training day. “I…
Read MoreManga-style inspires fashion & beauty trends for 2018
Quirky, cool and offset with accessories, the influence of K-Pop culture and manga styling has proven popular in the fashion realms across the last few months, and it appear the trend is to extend into autumn/winter 2018. Currently showcased on Scratch‘s April 2018 issue front cover, CND has collaborated with Hong Kong-born designer, Ryan Lo,…
Read MoreMagpie Beauty reveals Feel The Heat collection
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 shades can be purchased by…
Read More5 minutes with Andreea Simona Ignat
Scratch chats to top tech Andreea Simona Ignat… Tell us about your training… I initially trained in Romania, and since moving to London I trained with a number of nail experts including David Fowler, Kostka Bojana, Madelene Wolf, Jana Duzanec, Oana Flutur, Anda Pamfile and many more. I’m looking forward to training with a number of…
Read MoreFacebook Live tips for nail businesses
Facebook Live videos are a great way to communicate with your clients, build up excitement and yield an instant reaction. Fee Wallace, lead educator for Sweet Squared and nail vlogger, explains how to get the best out of the social media tool… Making live videos to promote your business can be a lot of fun,…
Read MoreCreate chic nail designs with the Posh Nailz Sponge Ombré Applicator
Perfect for creating quick nail art that still looks chic, this Sponge Ombré Applicator from Posh Nailz aims to help perfect ombré nail looks. The applicator claims to be the perfect novice brush, making it easy to experiment with nail art and add a touch of ombré to designs quickly. Shop the Sponge Ombré Applicator at…
Read MoreExclusive collection revealed by Salon System & Capital
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; Drive In; Greased Lightening; Moon…
Read MoreInk London adds more classics to xLac All-In-One Gel Polish range
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 Polish offers a chip-free, 10…
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