Posts by Chloe Randall
Fancy a sip of summer? NAF! Stuff launches 2 cocktail cuticle oil scents
NAF! Stuff has unveiled its two scents which comprise the cocktail collection. The Limited Edition Collection features the sweet Strawberry Daiquiri and the tropical Piña Colada. Despite the name, these hydrating cuticle oils have 0% alcohol so you and your clients can enjoy these sensory cocktails. Both scents are available in 30ml Desk Oil bottles…
Read MoreCreate eco-friendly nail designs with these 6 :YOURS glitter elements
:YOURS Cosmetics has unveiled its Eco-Based glitter elements as part of the Spring Fever collection. Comprising six different glitter elements, the colours available are: Rowdy Rainbow Silver Shine Bronze Secret Turquoise Beauty Violet Mystery Pink Sweetness These Eco-Based Glitter Elements are 92% plastic free and are solvent resistant, meaning you can mix them with nail…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range
Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the needs of her students in…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet Zee Broomhall, founder of Eco Salon Supplies
After running her own home salon for 5 years, Zee Broomhall decided to create her own product range after trying to find more sustainable options for her own business. “When aiming to be more sustainable in my own salon I came across many barriers. I couldn’t get all the alternatives I wanted from one supplier…
Read MoreAre you ready for the Flower Parade? Welcome 6 Bio Sculpture nail shades
Bio Sculpture has announced the launch of its Flower Parade collection. The collection comprises 6 BioGels with matching Gemini Polishes and Colour Stix, ready for spring and summer manicures. The colours available: Cheery Blossom- a delicate baby pink/nude Happy Hydrangea- a dusty berry pink Popping Petals- multi coloured fine glitter Crazy Daisy- a creamy pink…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Close Contact services in NI to reopen from 23 April
First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has announced that close contact services can reopen in Northern Ireland from 23 April. The sector is able to reopen by appointment only and it has also been said that this includes training, as well as close contact services provided from a mobile setting. “We have taken a…
Read MoreCovid-19 pandemic cost hair & beauty pros ‘over £11,000’
A report by Simply Business has found that since the beginning of the pandemic, hair and beauty professionals have lost £11,603 on average in earnings. Despite the hair & beauty industry reopening again in England, it has been anticipated that losses will continue for some time and will eventually cost them £12,801 in total. In…
Read MoreThe 3 big nail trends for spring/summer 2021
With the SS21 season upon us, we share the top 3 trends to storm the nail world this season… 1. Petal Power Flower power is back! Pastel pops of pink, blue and lilac will be a staple this season. To compliment these floral hues, be diverse in your nail designs to brighten up fingers during…
Read MoreReopening: 6 practical pointers for getting back to the nail salon
Many nail businesses would have changed up the nail space last summer, but with some time away from the nail desk, it’s worth re-reading the appropriate government guidelines and double-checking the measures you have in place before reopening. These measures could include the spacing out of nail desks to allow for social distancing and rejigging…
Read MoreHow do clients feel about returning to the salon?
According to beauty bookings service, Treatwell, 52% of UK consumers will return to salon immediately or within a few days of opening when the sector opens up on 12 April. In an online survey based on 500 general hair & beauty consumers, 26% of consumers claim they are planning to have more treatments than before.…
Read MoreReopening: How to effectively manage client bookings
The idea of reopening after such a long period of time away from the nail desk can be daunting, especially with clients eager to finally have their nails done. However, it is important not to get burnt out within the first two weeks of reopening; structure your diary accordingly to ease back into life behind…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Check out the Zephyros nail dust collector
Scratch chats to Charles Kim, company CEO of SM about the Zephyros Nail Dust collector and the benefits it can bring to your nail space.. Korean-based company, SM was established in 2011 as a professional developer and manufacturer, specialising in beauty-related articles. After witnessing the expansion of the nail market, the company decided to develop…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Wales to reopen from 12 April
The Welsh Government has revealed that nail and beauty businesses will be able to reopen from 12 April, as part of their plan to exit lockdown. In a press conference with First Minister Mark Drakeford today (01.0.2021), it has been confirmed that close contact services will be able to reopen as of this date. “This…
Read MoreBehind The Brand: Meet the founder of Niba Nailcare
In late 2019, Ashleigh Reid gained several allergies to nail products, which fuelled her drive for safe products in the nail industry. She always knew she wanted to create her own brand, but it wasn’t until she gained her allergies that she realised how many unregulated products were being made and sold in the industry.…
Read MoreNAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 21 March
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Chrissy Teigen’s half moon manicure American model, Chrissy Teigen shared her latest manicure on Instagram which shows her to jump on the trend of the reverse french/half moon…
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