Posts by Sophie Nutt
Freshen up beauty routines with Jane Iredale Lemongrass Hydration Spray
Offering to put a citrusy kick in any beauty routine, Jane Iredale has released the Lemongrass Hydration Spray. Featuring a light lemony scent and natural, organic ingredients, the spray promises to re-energise the skin and the spirit. The spray is also a handy size for a client’s tote bag, car or chilling in the fridge.…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals that punchy peachy hues combined with tropical leaf art have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the simplicity of this design makes it so popular. Its summery but not in your face so even the…
Read MoreCare for lashes with Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser
Remove eye make-up and cleanse the eye area without causing damage to eyelash extensions with the Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser. Ideal for extension-wearers to help care for lashes in between appointments, the foaming cleanser offers to keep lash extensions looking fabulous for as long as possible. The gentle oil-free formula is also suitable for…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Monday blues
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Erase the Monday blues with this ‘rad’ ocean-inspired nail art, painted freehand by talented tech, Tan Okamura of Vanity Projects salon in New York. The design sees a clear, high-shine base topped with hand painted art in two blue hues and bright…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, has us seeing blue with a nail set inspired by the holiday season. “I created them using Glam and Glits Coloured Acrylic, NSI Cover Pink for the nail bed and The Nail Team‘s new Elite Glitter collection, using Diane for the…
Read MorePrepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel
Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in minutes without the use of harmful chemicals and promises to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Effectively removing the tell-tale signs of tanning and preparing…
Read MoreHow to perfect the application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss
Hone your Artistic Colour Gloss technique as Scratch probes Carrie-Leigh Allen, educator for Louella Belle, about the ideal application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss… “For the perfect application of Artistic Colour Gloss, ensure cuticle work is performed thoroughly, leaving no non-living tissue on the nail plate. Remove surface shine and file the free edge using the 180-grit…
Read MoreEmbrace Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection
Cater to bright nail requests and hot nail art demands with five punchy shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple Persuasion. Each available in 15ml bottles, iLac is LED and UV curable and offers up to three weeks’ wear.…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals that unique marble designs topped with glitter have been popular with her clients recently. “Marble nails have been so popular with my clients as they are a great way of getting a lot of colour into one design.…
Read MoreWax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range
Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming editor of Men’s Health, Andy Rouillard is an award-winning therapist and qualified teacher. The collaboration aims to understand and meet the demands of busy salons…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Hot hot hot
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! With the weather looking to skyrocket this week to some of the highest temperatures we’ve seen this summer, clients will be turning up the heat of their nail designs. This fiery nail look, created by the team at Laque Nail Bar, features…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, opts for a delicate yet glam pink nail look, seeing encapsulated rose foils and glitter for a design that glistens in the sunshine. “For my nails I used Magpie Beauty Give Me Strength and two of my Magpie Beauty Glitters,…
Read MoreiZ Beauty of London reveals Naturals collection
Inspired by nature’s colour palette, iZ Beauty of London has added four neutral hues to it’s extensive range of Pro Colour LED/UV gel. The new Naturals collection offers clients a choice of four elegant nude shades to suit any skin tone, while the soft undertones mean the gels will look slightly different depending on the…
Read MoreSaint Nails reveals French Elastic Base Coat
French Elastic Base is the latest base coat launched by Saint Nails: offering the same function as their existing base coats but harnessing it’s own colour – Amour. The base coat is designed to speed up the likes of French tips and baby boomer manicures by removing a step of the technique. Promising to be…
Read MoreFive minutes with Charlotte Tilbury
Upon launching the Charlotte Tilbury Pro membership programme, allowing make-up artists and students backstage access to her world-renowned empire of products, Scratch caught up with Charlotte Tilbury about her love for make-up, the beauty industry and her advice for aspiring artists… From where did your passion for make-up begin? My ambition and journey as a make-up artist…
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