Posts by Helena Biggs
Scratch unveils expert magazine columnists for 2019
As 2019 kicks off, Scratch welcomes new expert contributors that will be imparting wisdom through the magazine in the year ahead. Covering topics from business to media, design to technique and so much more, be inspired by those that have – and are – making waves across the nail sector. We welcome for 2019: Tracey…
Read MoreCreate eye-catching looks in a flash with ASP Quick Dip in Paparazzi
With a ‘Dip & Done’ ethos, the Paparazzi Acrylic Powder collection from ASP affords stunning, sparkly enhancements in a flash. Offering the wearability of a soak-off gel and the durability of acrylic, the ASP Quick Dip system allows for speedy overlays, with full set application in 20-25 minutes. Odourless and easy to apply, the system now…
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor nail colour collections
Old Hollywood and Marilyn Monroe have inspired the winter 2018 nail colour collections from Gelish and Morgan Taylor. “My fans want me glamorous. I won’t ever let them down.” – Marilyn Monroe Forever Fabulous features 12 classic and vibrant tones to leave a lasting impression, with the hues also available in Gelish Dip. “Marilyn Monroe…
Read MoreLight up the night with CND™’s holiday nail colour collection
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, CND™ has twinkling shades to suit with its glitzy holiday collection, Night Moves. The four shades are available in CND™ SHELLAC and VINYLUX formulas to complement the party outfits of clients. The hues are glistening red, Kiss of Fire, fizz-inspired gold Bellini, twinkling silver After Hours and shiny pink-greige, Soiree…
Read MoreEmbrace cool tones this winter with ASP’s Highlight range
ASP has unveiled The Highlight collection; four cool, on-trend hues that are perfect for the current season. Available in gel polish for up to three weeks’ wear, the shades include: Natura – a creamy nude-pink Spectra – a stunning rose gold sparkle Viva – a creamy grey Fantasia – a lilacy shimmer ASP Signature gel…
Read MoreCreate durable enhancements with new Hard Candy acrylic range
Colourful nail brand, Candy Coat, is welcoming a new L&P acrylic system to its range; Hard Candy. Designed for techs wishing to create enhancements that are strong and striking, the system is self-levelling and a ‘Try Me’ kit is available to test the range. The brightly coloured mini-kit features blush pink, nude, au naturel, crystal…
Read MoreSculpt enhancements with Orly’s Builder in a Bottle
January will see the launch of Orly’s GelFX Builder in a Bottle, a soak-off sculpting gel that applies like a soft gel and wears as a hard gel. Its brush-on builder application affords control and the ability to create nail enhancements with ease and at speed. What’s more, the self-levelling formula offers a great canvas…
Read MoreNouveau Lashes founders collect Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and a ceremony was held to present the brand’s co-founders, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts, with the official award and scroll. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognises British businesses and other organisations that excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. Deputy Lieutenant…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK scoops Outstanding Distributor award
Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products in the UK, has been awarded the Outstanding Distributor 2018 accolade by Gelish founders, Danny Haile, David Daniel & Gari-Dawn Tingler. The trio, of US company Nail Alliance, presented the award to Nail Harmony UK director, Georgie Smedley, at an event in California. She accepted the award on behalf…
Read MoreMargaret Dabbs London opens foot clinic in Harrods
Luxury foot care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has opened its fourth clinic in the capital. The new venue, in The Wellness Clinic in Harrods, is staffed by expert podiatrists trained in Margaret’s specially developed techniques. The Foot Clinic at Harrods will carry equipment and products to deliver ‘the ultimate treatment for the feet’. “We are…
Read MoreGet party ready with new Magnetise lash style
The Eyelash Design Company has added a new style to its popular Magnetise Magnetic Lashes range. Quick and easy to apply, magnetic lashes can simply be adhered by sandwiching the natural lash between the top and bottom Magnetise lashes. The two lashes connect with the small but powerful lashes to ensure they stay in place…
Read MorePantone reveals ‘Living Coral’ as Colour of the Year
Pantone, provider of professional colour standards and global authority on colour, has announced PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2019. Described by the company as ‘an animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone’, Living Coral is inspired by the energy received from nature. ‘Just as coral reefs…
Read MoreTechs receive intense nail training at Crystal Nails camp
Crystal Nails UK hosted a Nail Camp; a five-day intensive training event at which attendees learned to perfect a number of nail techniques. Held within the grounds of Writtle University College, Chelmsford, the four Crystal Nails UK absolute master international educators guided delegates through technical and art-based techniques. Karina Parametko revealed how to achieve great gel polish…
Read MoreBio Sculpture Gel GB commemorates 20th birthday with two new blues
To celebrate 20 years of Bio Sculpture in Great Britain, its distributor Re:New Beauty has unveiled two birthday blue hues. The special edition shades are available in 4.5g gel and 14ml Nourishing Nail Polish and are in the new style gel pots and polish bottles. The shades are: No.236 – 98 To Date – This dark navy has a…
Read MoreA Kiss-mas party with nail royalty
Alex Silver PR invited me to a super-glamorous dinner event on behalf of the KISS Products brand to kick off the Christmas season – and boy, did we kick it off in style… Welcomed with a cocktail at Quaglino’s, a swanky venue in central London, I was among nail royalty including Leighton Denny MBE, former…
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