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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: 80s THROWBACK

By Callie Iley | 15 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest lockdown nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail art that is inspired by the theme ’80s Throwback’!…

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BeautyLab launches Hand Gel & donates supplies to The Trussell Trust

By Sophie Nutt | 15 May 2020

Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has launched a new Hand Gel to keep hands clean and safeguarded while remaining soft and hydrated. Boasting a non-sticky and non-drying formula, the gel is designed…

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Embrace bright pastels with 5 Evo summer nail colours

By Helena Biggs | 14 May 2020

Bio Sculpture has added five shades to its Evo gel polish range. The 2020 summer collection comprises bright pastel hues, each with a high gloss mirror shine and densely rich…

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Nail tech reveals how her salon in Austria has adapted post-lockdown

By Alex Fox | 14 May 2020

As salons open up across Austria following Covid-19 lockdown, salon owner Cait Hill gives an insight into how the new salon landscape lies & the protocols she’s installed to stay…

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OPI reimagines the metallic nail trend with Neo-Pearl collection

By Sophie Nutt | 14 May 2020

OPI has released the Neo-Pearl collection for spring 2020. The 12-piece collection sees a palette of iridescent pinks, purples, blues and nudes; combining natural translucence and luminosity for a soft…

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Coronavirus: MPs issue Call to Action to support beauty industry during lockdown

By Scratch Staff | 13 May 2020

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing heard from industry representatives on the impact that coronavirus pandemic on the sector in a virtual session. Panelists from industry associations…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Spring florals

By Callie Iley | 13 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs that were inspired by spring florals. Challenges will be posted across our…

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The Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell…

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Coty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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