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Cater to oily & blemish-prone skin types with Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2020

Murad has lunched Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel; an oil-free, non-comedogenic gel moisturiser to instantly soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin, the purifying lightweight hydrator…

TECH TALK: Natasha Jasmine Payne of NailsBloodyNails

By Callie Iley | 19 September 2020

Scratch chats to Natasha Jasmine Payne, of NailsBloodyNails, about her love for her job as a nail tech and the endless creativity in the industry…   What is it about…

Covid-19 pandemic prompts rise in use of skincare products

By Sophie Nutt | 18 September 2020

More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often…

CND™ creates statement nail looks for Gareth Pugh’s The Reconstruction

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2020

Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail…

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: PATCHWORK

By Callie Iley | 17 September 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by patchwork! The next task will be posted across our social media…

Glamour Beauty Power List 2020 Nail Artist/Influencer winner revealed

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2020

Glamour magazine has revealed the winners of its Glamour Beauty Power List Awards 2020. The nominees were selected by the Glamour beauty team and a panel of experts that boast…

Retail the Spongellé Private Reserve Collection for decadent gifting

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

Spongellé has revealed the Private Reserve Collection; an exclusive, limited edition collection of body buffers. Each buffer is infused with a sophisticated scent and features extracts of yuzu, edelweiss and…

NSI adds statement shades to its Tech-Gel range

By Sophie Nutt | 16 September 2020

NSI has added eight new shades to its Tech-Gel range, seeing an energetic blend of seasonal colours. Bold brights for a statement look combine with refined neutrals to expand the…

Struggling to master a nail design? Here’s some advice…

By Katie Barnes | 15 September 2020

Unfortunately we are in an age where we want to master something the instant we try it and tend to blame the education or object for not instantly picking it…

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A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…