Archive for 2018
Botanicals reveals Plastics Promise
Soil Association certified skincare brand, Botanicals, has announced its Plastics Promise. The promise will see the company support the use of environmentally-friendly ingredients and packaging. “I am passionate about the benefits of using natural, organic skincare – for our health and beauty but also for our planet,” Wendy Stirling, founder of Botanicals says. “Botanicals uses…
Read MoreBejewelled nude nails created by Michelle Class walk LFW Mulberry show
Session stylist, Michelle Class, created a bejewelled nude nail manicure for Mulberry’s London Fashion Week showcase. Dubbed ‘Sweet Gems’, the nail look saw Swarovski crystal embellishments added to clean, groomed short nails. Michelle created the look with Morgan Taylor Stick With It base coat, followed by one coat of Sweet Surrender for a sheer pink…
Read MoreAmi Streets creates cartoon mani for Katie Eary LFW show
Cartoonish, pop-art inspired nail art was selected for Katie Eary’s London Fashion Week showcase. Created by manicurist Ami Streets, the look saw a hot red nail tone courtesy of iZ Beauty of London, complete with white detailing to create an animated effect. The design a super shiny finish to create a vinyl-like quality. Katie Eary’s collection…
Read MoreCherrie Snow uses Bio Sculpture Gel polish at Marques Almeidal showcase
Bio Sculpture Gel and Cherrie Snow were tasked with creating the nail looks for Marques Almeidal’s London Fashion Week showcase. Cherrie and here team tended to the models’ nails with two different Bio Sculpture Gel Nail Polish looks. A nude nail tone, No.2093 Ivory Beige, was used to create a clean, neutral look, while other models…
Read MoreLecenté launches six-piece sparkly spring collection
Delight clients with the pretty six-piece spring collection from Lecenté, launched to help show off some sparkle this season. The collection features duos across the Ombré, Multi Glitz and Chunky Glitter categories in refreshing spring shades and pretty pastels to inspire nail artistry. The range also launches alongside two new application brushes. Lecenté distributor, Sweet Squared, recommends pairing with chalky SHELLAC™…
Read MoreHow to choose the right nail shape for your client
Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to select the right nail shape for your client… Nails come in a variety of shapes and sizes and everyone has fingers and nails of different lengths and shapes. Some have long, slim fingers while others have short fingers with short nail beds and every combination…
Read MoreHD Brows goes back to its roots with name transition
In-salon brow brand, HD Brows, has announced a transition back to its original HD Brows name, dropping the High Definition brand that launched in early 2016. The name-change is part of the company’s approach to bring everything back to brows, as well as building on its training, make-up range and partnership pledge. “I want HD…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours and want something a little…
Read MoreTeam CND™ styles nails for Sophia Webster AW18
Vibrant, dazzling and opulent nails created by the CNDTM nail team, spearheaded by creative lead, Marian Newman, flawlessly complemented shoes and accessories for the Sophia Webster showcase of her autumn/winter 2018 collection, I Don’t Need A Mango To Tango. Held at the Café Royal hotel in London, the presentation was a glitzy affair that saw models posing…
Read MoreEnhance treatments with HIVE Paraffin Wax
Designed to soften and lock in moisture, Hive Paraffin Wax can be added to treatments as an indulging extra for clients. Also acting as a heat therapy, Paraffin Wax can be used as an add-on to many hand and foot treatments, offering the opportunity to increase profits and expand service menus. The range comes in three varieties – Fragrance Free, Peach…
Read MoreIndulge skin with the Bee Bar from All That Jazz
Filled with creamy Shea butter and golden jojoba, the Bee Bar is a treat for dry or damaged skin. The Bee Bar is presented in a pretty, reusable tin that’s handy for home and on the go. A completely waterless lotion, the bar promises to not dry out or lose its fragrance and refrains from rubbing…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum decided to sport a romantic nail design for Valentine’s Day with these red stiletto nails featuring a dashing of glitter. “I created these nails with pre-pinched tips, using a red coloured acrylic powder and encapsulating the glitter. To give the design that extra bit of…
Read MoreGelish adds two shades to Structure Gel range
Now available in Translucent Pink and Cover Pink as well as Clear, the Gelish Structure Gel range offers added strength to the natural nail thanks to its thick viscosity formula, while helping to correct uneven nail plates and fill ridges. The new additions boost nail appearance by helping to hide imperfections. Presented in a bottle…
Read MoreNail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 6
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! Week 6 saw the theme of ‘love’! It was such a fab theme in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. This meant that there had to be a…
Read MoreKristine Toce creates statement nail look for Vin and Omi show
Statement nails by Kristine Toce and her nail team rocked the Vin and Omi runway at London Fashion Week. All models wore matte colourful nail tones in a variety shade and shapes, complete with long woollen tassels. Held at the Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel, the design house showcased its AW18 collection. Models wore a collection…
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