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NSI reveals Woodstock-inspired Polish Pro collection

By Kat Hill | 23 August 2020

Get in the groove and help clients channel their inner hippy chick with the NSI Woodstock Collection. The new NSI Polish Pro shades were inspired by the legendary music festival…

Covid-19 inspires new generation of cosmetics creators

By Sophie Nutt | 22 August 2020

According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic…

NHBF urges the industry to #DoItRight

By Kat Hill | 21 August 2020

Government officials have warned the industry trade body, NHBF, that they will close the hair and beauty sector if they don’t follow safety guidelines. In reaction, NHBF has launched #DoItRight…

Soothe with Mavex Skin Comfort Hand Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2020

Soothe dry hands with the Mavex Skin Comfort Moisturising and Repairing Hand Cream. Seeing a rich and velvety texture, this hand cream features a delicate scent but is also designed to…

Safe salon passes Covid-19 spot inspection

By Alex Fox | 21 August 2020

The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council…

Protect weak & brittle nails with Magpie Beauty Rubber Up

By Sophie Nutt | 20 August 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched Rubber Up; a clear rubber base layer offering superior adhesion with minimal lifting and chipping. The product is also designed to provide extra protection, due to…

Mask wearing sees a boost in eye make-up sales

By Kat Hill | 20 August 2020

Sales of mascara and eye shadow have increased eye make-up shares in the prestige make-up market by 3% during and after lockdown – reflecting the advice for the public to now wear…

#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: FAIRYTALE

By Callie Iley | 20 August 2020

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

Online crystal nail art content launches

By Alex Fox | 20 August 2020

Award-winning UK tech, Scarlett Senter has teamed up with Charlotte Pennington (AKA Poppy), owner of Crystal Parade, to present an exciting new nail contest – The Creative Mixed Media Competition.…

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Burns Night

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…