THE LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
Cleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range
Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top…
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CELEB NAIL PICKS: 5 January
We’ve been scrolling through social media for the latest celeb nail looks! The team at Imarni Nails were on-hand to Emeli Sande to create a gel nail look to celebrate her parents 32nd wedding anniversary. Nail artist, Jenny Longworth, gave Rihanna ice queen-worthy nails full of white and silver sparkle.…
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Add strength with Candy Coat Rubber Base Coat
Offer extended wear time to your client’s Candy Coat manicures with the Rubber Base Coat. Presented in a handy 8ml bottle and brush formula, this base coat flexes with the nail and, when worn under Candy Coat colours, helps promote extra strength for longer wear. The formula boasts a smooth texture…
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CEW UK appoints two new board members
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK has announced the appointment of two new board members to its experienced panel of industry experts. Offering unique insights and knowledge of the industry to CEW’s members, the appointment sees Melis Del Rey, UK Health and Beauty Country Leader at Amazon, and Selma Terzic, CEO…
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Advance your nail skills at the NSI University
NSI‘s global education team will be heading to Manchester in June to host NSI UK‘s University. The intense three-day training event will hone and enhance the skills of qualified nail techs with a minimum of six months experience in acrylic or gel. A spokesperson for the brand comments: “Learn the…
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The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel completes cancer therapy training
The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel has completed further cancer therapy training to extend its treatment offering to support people during a difficult time. Now with seven fully-qualified therapists, the spa worked with training provider, Wellness for Cancer, to complete the programme. The two-day programme includes detailed material from specialist oncology…
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BBC Luther actress keeps skin TV-ready with CACI
Actress, Hermione Norris, who features in the current (fifth) series of BBC’s detective drama, Luther, has revealed the secret to her flawless TV-ready skin. The 51 year-old, who plays Dr. Vivien Lake, has regular CACI Synergy Facial Toning treatments. This facial combines CACI’s signature non-surgical facial toning with the skin…
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Luxury beauty destination Nails& London launches revamped boutique
Spa boutique, Nails& London, has unveiled a refurbished site in Wimbledon, offering manicures, pedicures, medi-pedis and toe correction procedures as well as brow threading. The destination focuses on the health and appearance of hands and feet, and staff include highly trained foot specialists and nail technicians. Founded by Donna Haar-Jorgensen in…
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Nail techs share advice for catering to clients with multiple sclerosis (MS)… What is MS? On its website, the NHS states: “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be…
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Globally renowned nail competition organisation, Nailympia, will commemorate its 20th anniversary in London, 13-14 October 2024. Beneath the guidance of Alex Fox, its global competition director & co-founder of Scratch, Nailympia has blossomed into a mecca for nailists seeking international recognition and industry accolades. With each passing year, the competition…
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Add delicate dried floral details to nail designs this spring for a subtle touch of blossoming beauty. Check out our roundup of 25 dried flower designs below…
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The terminology can be confusing, but it’s crucial to understand the different parts of the nail structure, including the nail plate and the nail bed. In this post, I explore the distinct characteristics of these two components and their roles. THE NAIL PLATE: what you need to know The nail…
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What do you envisage when you see the word ‘influencer’? The term may carry some negative connotations due to modern perceptions of influence, as it’s often assumed that a person needs a huge number of social media followers and an expensive, aspirational lifestyle to warrant receiving the title. Nail artist…
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After her nail technician changed careers, Samantha Gripton was left missing her monthly treat of a gel polish manicure and was inspired to create her summerhouse studio, Samantha Laura Nails. “I used all of my savings to renovate the summerhouse in my back garden,” Samantha tells Scratch. “I invested in…
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