Posts by Scratch Staff
Dazzle clients with Diamond Gel from Saint Nails
Add eye-catching sparkle to nails with the Diamond Gel range from Saint Nails. Each of the 18 dazzling shades is available in a 5ml stackable pot with brush and has a high viscosity for superior glitz and shine. Shades include the golden Distinct, blue toned Regal and pretty pink Class. Saint Nails, a London-based brand…
Read MoreWhat it takes to be a Bio Sculpture Gel brand mentor
Nail colour and care brand, Bio Sculpture, has appointed 21 mentors to represent the brand in the UK and serve up inspiration, advice and techniques for fellow pros and those interested in using the products. Originating from South Africa, Bio Sculpture has been creating quality gel nail products for over 30 years with a renowned…
Read MoreNHBF welcomes further support for employed & self-employed
The NHBF has welcomed the latest announcement on Friday (30 May 2020) by the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, giving further details on the next phase of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), widely known as the furlough scheme. This update covers the latest government announcements about: Planned changes to the job retention scheme. Support for…
Read MoreHow to prepare for an influx of clients post-lockdown
Beauty brand consultants and founders of Buzz Beauté, Denise Dente & Jessica Quick, reveal how to prepare for reopening your business after lockdown… Grey hair, uni-brows, broken nails – the list goes on! Like the sound of a supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier, consumers are going to bolt to the salon for services once…
Read MoreAre you struggling with lockdown? Here’s some self-care tips
Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, reveals why it’s important to focus self-care at home during lockdown and serves up suggestions to promote such care… The world is a pretty surreal place these days because of the global panic around coronavirus (COVID-19). Are you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed? Be reassured that this is…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: May Scratch Snap competition
The winner of the May Scratch Snap nail art competition has been revealed and it is Jen Seales that has scooped the top spot! Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge where a theme is set and techs have a limited amount of time to create a salon-style nail design that suits. The theme for…
Read MoreHow to use alcohol inks to create show-stopping nail designs
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Shelena Robinson & Winnie Huang collaborate to reveal how to craft amazing nail designs using alcohol inks About Shelena Shelena Robinson is a veteran nail professional with over 20 years’ experience in helping nail pros through education as a…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY: Dreamy rainbows by Hazel McLachlan
Hazel McLachlan, nail artist at RubyBlu Salon Stirling has been creating press-on nails for her clients during lockdown, so they can keep their nails looking tip-top before returning to the salon. This particular pastel set has attracted a lot of attention and demand. “My clients love the rainbow theme, as the rainbow has been symbolic…
Read MoreHalo reveals 6 bold & exciting summer gel polish shades
Pure Nails has unveiled its Halo Gel Polish summer collection; six bold, bright shades to excite and catch the eye. The Beach Party collection is inspired by colourful cocktails and typical beach settings, and includes three classic brights and three temperature changing gel polishes. Bikini Pink – a bold fuchsia Red Hot – a classic…
Read MoreSAFETY FIRST: 3 beauty industry bodies unveil back to work guidelines
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) and the British Beauty Council have each released an online document of guidelines that workers in the hair and beauty sectors need to consider before returning to work. “We know that the beauty industry has been hit badly by…
Read MoreAmp up nail art with neon glitters from Vu Nail Systems
Supercharge nail designs with Vu Nail Systems’ range of Neon Sprinkles nail art glitters. Ideal for overall coverage or incorporated into art designs, the glitters are available in four colours: Neon Orange Neon Pink Neon Green Neon Yellow The glitters are presented in a handy screw top jar for easy storage and quick access. Shop…
Read MoreCoronavirus: MPs issue Call to Action to support beauty industry during lockdown
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing heard from industry representatives on the impact that coronavirus pandemic on the sector in a virtual session. Panelists from industry associations representing hair, beauty, spa and wellness business – including Lisa Gerrard, chair of the BCA and Gerrard International and Ian Egerton and Caroline Larissey of…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit
The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell nail art design, and a version coined by Amy – the ‘Blonde Tortie’. “Sometime in 2017, even before I was a TGB brand ambassador, one…
Read MoreCoty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn
Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost of the stake is $4.3 billion, and saw KKR fight off competition from Henkel. Coty will retain the remaining 40% interest in the business. “Coty…
Read MoreGS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown
The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and so wanted to give the industry some hope,” states Georgie Smedley. “It’s time to focus on the tech through…
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