The GelBottle Inc appoints Harriet Westmoreland as global brand ambassador & unveils HEMA-free BIAB™
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc, has named internationally acclaimed nail artist to the A-list, Harriet Westmoreland, as its global brand ambassador. Via the partnership, Harriet will share her industry expertise by creating nail designs to inspire and how-to guides – on topics from prep to achieving a clean finish,…
Celebrity nail tech, Julie Kandalec, announces new 6-week online business course
Celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, has announced an addition to Julie K Nail Academy, a new six-week online business course called Beauty EntrePRONeur™. Formerly only available to nail professionals, Julie was seeing numerous requests to teach to other beauty niches as well, so Beauty EntrePROneur™ was born. The course is designed…
Celebrity nail pro, Tom Bachik becomes brand ambassador for Modelones
Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, has been named as the official Brand Ambassador for professional nail brand, Modelones. Tom Bachik has an impressive clientele as a nail pro, including A-list celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian and he will now play an integral role with Modelones in expanding…
Christina Applegate wears ‘FU MS’ nail art to accept star on Walk Of Fame
Actress, Christina Applegate, stuck her fingers up to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis by wearing ‘FU MS’ nail art as she commemorated her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The Sweetest Thing and Samantha Who? star publicly announced her diagnosis, which has impacted her mobility, in August 2021. Nail stylist, Vanessa…
Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art
Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began…
Sir Andy Murray teams up with Michelle Humphrey for Wimbledon nail art offerings
By Rose Moggridge Session nail artist, Michelle Humphrey, has collaborated with twice Wimbledon champion, Sir Andy Murray OBE, on a project with American Express in his role as its tennis ambassador. In this unusual partnership, Sir Andy Murray was invited to design a series of limited edition nail art to illustrate the…
BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills to host Scratch Stars Party 2022
Scott Mills, host of BBC Radio 1’s The Scott Mills Show and Official Chart, is to host the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 24 July. Scott’s BBC Radio 1 show has created some of the most popular radio features ever, from Flirt Divert, Playground Insults and the world famous Innuendo…
Lottie London collaborates with Chaun Legend for press-on nail launch
Trend-led and Gen-Z focused cosmetics brand, Lottie London, has teamed up with celebrity nail artist, Chaun Legend, to create a press-on nail range. Inspired by love for his home city, the Los Angeles nail tech designed the Lottie x Chaun Legend Stay Press’d press-on nails for the brand’s first nail…
Seth Rogen matches nails to ashtray with enhancements by Nails By Mei
First we saw celebrities matching their jewellery to their nails. Now, the idea of matching nail looks to your accessories has been taken to a new level, thanks to Seth Rogen. The Canadian actor, who co-founded cannabis company Houseplant in 2019, posted a video on his Instagram showcasing the brand’s…
Britney Spears credits nail art charms for helping to overcome social anxiety
Britney Spears has taken to Instagram to share a snap of her nails, crediting nail art charms with helping her to explode ‘with conversation’ despite suffering with social anxiety. The singer posted a photo and video of ombré almond shaped enhancements, with her ring finger and pinky nails featuring a…
Machine Gun Kelly launches ‘gender-neutral’ nail polish line
American singer-rapper Machine Gun Kelly has launched a ‘gender-neutral’ nail polish line inspired by self-expression and creativity for all, whatever their age or however they identify. Named UN/DN LAQR – a simplified version of the words ‘undone’ and ‘lacquer’, the collection of shades is based not on seasonal or nail…
Hollywood nail stylist jets to UK to host masterclass
Celebrity nail artist, Chaun Legend, jetted over to the UK to hold an L&P acrylic masterclass at the Glitterbels Training Academy in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Chaun, who boasts almost 600,000 Instagram followers, regularly tends to the nails of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Cardi…
Glow Up stars practice Airbase airbrushing skills
Stars from the BBC series, Glow Up, joined the Airbase Pro Team to practice their airbrushing make-up skills. The television series, hosted by Stacey Dooley, saw 10 aspiring make-up artists compete in challenges to be named Britain’s next make-up star. With eight episodes, the series explored all angles of creativity and…
Lava Shells goes on tour with Rita Ora
Lava Shells from Shared Beauty Secrets has been on tour with singer, songwriter and actress, Rita Ora, as she performed the European leg of her World Phoenix Tour. Shared Beauty Secrets trainer and Lava Angel to the stars, Katie Doo from Lincolnshire joined Rita throughout her European tour to provide…
Lewis Capaldi shows love for nail pro’s portrait nails
Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi, has become as much known for his hilarious social media posts and videos as he has his music. One post that truly stands out was on the 22-year old’s Twitter feed, where he wrapped a towel around his head and sported a quirky pair of sunglasses…
