BRANDS
Nail brand, Moyra, introduces UK education team
Expanding its UK reach, international nail brand, Moyra, introduces its education team of three talented UK-based nail techs… A family-run nail brand, Moyra has focused on delivering quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service for over two decades. UK distribution of Moyra products sits safely in the hands of…
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CND™ collaborates with Marc Jacobs for AW24 runway show
Inspired by papercut dolls and Diana Ross’ iconic style, three barely-there CND™ shades were worn at the Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2024 runway show. Shades used include: CND™ Bare Chemise – semi-sheer light nude. CND™ Field Fox – grey-toned nude beige. CND™ Satin Pajamas – opaque taupe beige. Lead nail artist,…
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Love L&P? Check out Bexy Glow, the brand redefining ratios & nail artistry with its acrylic formulations
Frustrated with the limitations of existing L&P formulations, Becky Willett set out to create an acrylic product range with a rainbow of shades to inspire creativity. Becky, a professional nail technician, has been working with L&P since 2015, noting that the existing acrylic products she used maintained a wet or…
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UK-made gel polish storms market with commitment to sustainability
Introducing This Is Gel – a gel polish brand born out of one nail pro’s desire to offer a luxury range at a competitive price – and support the UK economy. The brand, which launched in October 2023 with a capsule collection of eight shades, is the brainchild of Becci…
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Protein Formula reveals Robbie Tomkins as brand ambassador
Celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, has been announced as brand ambassador for prescriptive nailcare brand, Protein Formula. With a long list of celebrity clients with names including Amanda Seyfried, Claire Foy, Gillian Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Colman, Paloma Faith and Sophie Turner, Robbie Tomkins’ session nail styling has taken him…
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Stamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra
Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service… For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary have been sharing their professional nail products across the globe, supporting nail stylists in the creation of slick, colourful services.…
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Behind the Brand: Meet the best friend duo behind Lovelle Salon Wear
Fashion-forward beauty therapist best friends, Nikki Hutchings & Sonia Ghag, designed a range of salon wear to suit the modern beauty pro without compromising on style or comfort. Beauty therapist duo, Nikki Hutchings and Sonia Ghag, met when their children started at school together. With both having an interest in…
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Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels
In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services, it was a regular client who, at an appointment last July, ignited a curiosity in Brittany; to create her own…
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In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail lacquer line, started in November 2019, Kathleen honours Hispanic Heritage Month with the otra noche en Miami collection, which presents…
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As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted in her DNA’, Susan Gerrard has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the UK nail industry.…
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Are you looking for the right e-file & bits to suit your services? Scratch chats to founder of Willow Academy, Lucy James about the brand, the story and educating nail techs on this piece of kit… When Lucy James’ repetitive strain injury left her with no choice but to either learn…
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Offering ‘high quality gel polishes at a low price point’, The Gel Box monthly subscription box has launched. Founded by mobile tech turned salon owner, Virginie Nnomo, each monthly box contains different goodies to suit current nail trends, handpicked by a tech at Virginie’s salon, Brit’pop Academy. Every month features the…
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It’s the bold brand with a standout selection of products to extend and enhance lashes. And now, Pinkfishes is ready to reveal its backstory – alongside product and training offerings. Pinkfishes founders, Tina and Annie, met in 2009 when Tina hired Annie to join the team in her salon, and…
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Danielle Simmons, founder of the Nail & Beauty Network, has teamed up with fellow nail tech, Angela Charleston, to expand the Versa Pro Nail Systems portfolio. Founded in 2020 with the launch of the soft gel extensions, the Versa Pro Nail Systems line has been used by nail techs internationally…
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