MOVERS & SHAKERS
99 fruit nail designs: nail art contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for August has been announced as Emma Laverton of @failtefae. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fruit Fingertips, in the bid to win a HD Professional Nail Systems prize. Entries were judged by Hazel Dixon, award-winning…
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Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign
It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different…
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UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures
The UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has revealed plans to regulate the aesthetic and non-invasive procedures sector. It follows a consultation, which industry bodies including the British Beauty Council, NHBF and BABTAC contributed to, and its findings have helped shape the approach to addressing safety concerns in…
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War Paint for Men, the make-up brand for men, has opened its doors on Carnaby Street, selling foundation, tinted moisturisers, bronzers, brow gels, and concealer for male skin. The brand was founded by Danny Gray, who achieved a £70,000 investment on the BBC show Dragons’ Den with the aim being…
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The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has scooped three accolades at the National Association Awards. The awards recognise the hard work and success of associations, federations, chambers, societies and membership organisations across 12 categories covering all sectors in the UK. The NHBF is a membership organisation for the hair…
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Nail polish and deodorant were the most searched-for beauty items on the internet between April and June 2021, according to research by online retail platform, RangeMe. The company analysed data from more than 12,000 retail buyers and 200,000 suppliers on its platform, and found that buyers are seeking diversity in…
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The annual Nailympia London event for 2021 is postponed for a second year running due to the ongoing global pandemic. The competition invites nail technicians from all over the world to compete across three divisions in categories such as L&P Tip & Overlay, Salon Nails and Stiletto Nails in a…
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Are you ready for some show-stopping nail shades? Mii, the brand launched by Gerrard International in 2011 and famed for its make-up, brow and tanning lines, has expanded into nailcare – owing to the expert knowledge of an industry aficionado. Susan Gerrard, winner of a Scratch Stars Lifetime Achievement Award,…
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The world’s most famous store has revamped its hair and beauty salon, with Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 – Townhouse – serving up the nail services. Townhouse, popular with beauty editors and influencers for its Instagram-worthy manicures and nail art, is based on the fifth floor. Clients…
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