PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

KISS x WICKED

KISS launches magical nail & lash collection inspired by Wicked: For Good

By Jess Watts | 26 August 2025

KISS Products, Inc. is casting a glamorously wicked spell over beauty lovers with the release of a Wicked-inspired collection. Fantastical press-on nails and fabulous false eyelashes exude the magic of Oz, transporting users over the rainbow. The 16-piece limited-edition collection, available across KISS Nails, FALSCARA and imPRESS, is inspired by…

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Plum perfect: 38 purple nail designs & products to get your creative juices flowing

By Jess Watts | 23 August 2025

According to WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is set to be a big hit. The report states: “Purple is a culturally emotive colour with links to royalty, love, mystery and spirituality.” Enter plum: a universally loved fruit and stunning nail shade. Plum is incredibly versatile; the hue can be worn…

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7 tips for working with nail embellishments

By Scratch Staff | 16 August 2025

Adorning nails with 3D embellishments adds dimension to designs, allowing you to transform plain styles into striking looks. 7 nail stylists offer adhesion and application advice… Lead nail tips by Scarlett Senter (@scarlett_senternailartist). 1. “Practice wearing embellished designs on your own nails, as this will help you to learn a…

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Ensure clients feel fresh for treatments with Wax:one

By Sophie Nutt | 17 May 2019

With summer just around the corner, ensure clients remain fresh for their wax treatment with the new Fresh Wipes from Wax:one. Suitable for all areas including intimate, the wipes allow the client to cleanse the selected waxing area prior to their treatments. Infused with soothing aloe vera and essential oils,…

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NHF/NBF 2019 Business Awards open for entries

By Kat Hill | 17 May 2019

The NHF/NBF’s Business Awards is now open for entries from hair, beauty and barbering businesses. Entry is free and open to both NHF/NBF Members and non-members. The awards evening will take place at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London on 17 November. Entry closes on July 26 and the finalists…

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Breakfast with Grow by Hair Gain

By Sophie Nutt | 16 May 2019

Yesterday I was invited to attend an exciting launch event for a new hair supplement called Grow by Hair Gain, harnessing the power of the pea shoot to give dramatic hair growth results. Boasting a rate of 78% hair growth in just one month of use, the supplement was designed…

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HD Brows reveals new & improved Multi-Use Powder Palette

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2019

HD Brows has revealed its new and improved version of the Powder Foundation Palette, the Multi-Use Powder Palette. Reformulated to create a more versatile shade selection give better results, the palette is designed to act as an essential for make-up professionals and lovers alike to help minimise imperfections while defining…

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Urban Retreat to launch five storey luxury salon in Knightsbridge

By Helena Biggs | 12 May 2019

Luxury London salon operator, Urban Retreat, has announced a new concept flagship in Knightsbridge. Its first stand-alone location, Urban Retreat – The White House, will launch this summer on Hans Crescent. The 12,000 sqft space will focus on personalised client health, nutrition and wellbeing to complement hair and beauty services.…

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Create the perfect foundation with Jessica Phenom Base Coat

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2019

Jessica has revealed a new Phenom Base Coat to care for nails while offering a flawless base. Create the perfect foundation for Phenom colour application with the new base coat featuring vitamins A, C and E to maintain nail health, and calcium and aloe vera to protect against breakage. Shop…

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