Posts by Helena Biggs
Scratch Stars winner teams up with Crystal Parade for nail art collection
She had her work featured on the front cover of July’s Scratch magazine and scooped her second Scratch Star for Polish & Paint Artist of the Year in the same month – and now Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a Swarovski crystal collection. The Wonderland collection is inspired by the…
Read MoreDirect Line for Business reveals best value cities for beauty treatments
Small business insurer, Direct Line for Business, has analysed 12 major cities in the UK to explore which offers the best value treatments. Choosing to assess the cost of a half-leg wax, spray tan and cut and blow-dry, it discovered Glasgow to be the UK’s beauty bargain capital with popular beauty treatments costing 17% less…
Read MoreBeauty expert to assist ABT in building services for members
Insurance provider, ABT, has appointed beauty editor, Melissa Dennis, and Creative Apostrophe, to help strengthen its communications strategy to benefit members. ABT has over 12,000 members across the UK. Alongside insurance, ABT membership includes support to assist career and business progress. Melissa’s 15 years’ experience of communication and marketing within the beauty sector will help…
Read MoreKupa Inc announces Elaine Watson as executive VP
Esteemed nail technician, brand owner and Nailympia head judge, Elaine Watson, has been announced as executive VP of nail tool manufacturing company, Kupa Inc. The company has also acquired Elaine’s Nailebrity brand. The move serves to help Kupa expand its presence internationally as it seeks to benefit from Elaine’s global partnership and industry expertise. “The…
Read MoreStep up hygiene efforts with Mundo products
Ensure you’re stocked up on salon essentials and maintain high standards of hygiene with a helping hand from Mundo. The brand’s professional range provides a quick, easy and cost-effect way to ensure that your equipment and work environment is disinfected to the highest standard to reduce the risk of cross infection. Products include sanitising hand…
Read MoreHAIR & BEAUTY industries demand further regulation at Parliamentary launch
Qualifications organisation, VTCT, and The Hair and Barber Council gathered leaders in the hair and beauty sector and UK politicians to launch its Skills Foresight and the case for Mandatory Registration reports in Westminster. It was emphasised that more needs to be done within government to recognise the value and diversity of the hair and beauty industries…
Read MoreEMBRACE SEXY nail shades with Gelish’s Matadora nail colour collection
Gelish has taken the bull by the horns and been inspired by Spain for its autumn/winter nail colour collection. Taking influence from the vibrant culture and scenery of Spain, the collection includes rich tones of navy, purple and red available in the soak-off gel polish formula, that lasts at least two weeks. “Spain is a…
Read MoreOPI’S Pro Spa adds luxury to mani/pedi services
Add a luxurious element to your hand and foot treatments with OPI‘s Pro Spa range. Created with the help of leading dermatologist, Dr. Zena Gabriel, Pro Spa features luxurious hand and foot products that have been inspired by facial skincare. The range sees a variety of products, including cuticle oil,Soothing Soak, Soothing Soak, Exfoliating Sugar Scrub and Nail & Cuticle…
Read MoreASTON & FINCHER reveals beauty offerings at Birmingham event
Trade hair and beauty wholesaler, Aston & Fincher, held a two-day event at its Birmingham store to showcase its vast range of product and education offerings. The event reminded attendees that products are available via the Your Salon Store catalogue, website and Click+Collect service, which allows customers to collect their parcel from any of the 34 Aston…
Read MoreCHINA GLAZE teams up with My Little Pony for nail colour collection
Rein in some magic – it’s time to invest in a rainbow of shades with the My Little Pony x China Glaze collection. Featuring 12 new lacquer hues, the palette sees colours ranging from super-charged brights to pretty pastel crèmes and celestial, shimmering glitters. The shades are inspired by the ponies and their individual, fun…
Read MoreINK LONDON opens Scottish shop
INK London Nails has celebrated the opening of a trade-only shop in Scotland. Based at Notorious Nails Salon and Academy in Coatbridge, Scottish techs will be able to pick up their favourite INK London products; from ilac Hybrid Gel Polish to files and nail art supplies such as glitters. Catering to the pro, proof of…
Read MoreNAIL EVENT: Nailympia London seminar, 28 July
Are you thinking about stretching your nail skills and competing at Nailympia London 2017? Get your questions answered by a panel of experts, this Friday 28 July from 11-4pm. The panel includes Nailympia judges, Jacqui O’Sullivan, Alisha Rimando and Marian Newman, as well as organiser, Alex Fox of Scratch magazine. Date: Friday 28 July Time:…
Read MoreSHOW OFF SHELLAC on new, stylish salon racks
Show off your CND SHELLAC™ shades on a chic, eye-catching new rack. The branded displays offer an ideal storage solution for your power polish collectionand have been designed by US design expert, Tony Valentine. An add-on rack is available, holding up to 15 bottles, as well as a counter rack for up to 36 bottles and…
Read MoreSCRATCH STARS OF 2017 REVEALED!
Scratch magazine has revealed the winners of its 2017 nail industry awards; the Scratch Stars, at a fun-filled party at London’s Tropicana Beach Club. Scratch’s Summer Party, hosted by Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor, Duncan James, was attended by over 350 people from across the nail industry with their partners and friends, and saw cocktails,…
Read MoreTROPICAL NAIL OILS make a splash thanks to Semilac
We’re feeling totally tropical as our Scratch Summer Party at Tropicana Beach Club is on the horizon – so we’re lapping up the range of tropical inspired manicure oils from Semilac UK. Complementing the brand’s collection of nail shades and accessories, the four fruity scented oils are ideal for hydrating nails and cuticles and are available in lemon,…
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