The Gel Bottle reveals new brand & workshops for techs
The team behind The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled Peacci, a clothing and cosmetics brand for pros and consumers alike. Peacci features a compressive nail lacquer line with trend-led shades, as well as nail-themed apparel; from t-shirts emblazoned with ‘Nail it’ to cosy, pastel-coloured hoodies. To celebrate the launch, the…
An evening with Marian Newman & Nick Knight
London’s V&A Museum hosted Nailed It. Marian Newman & Nick Knight with Mimma Viglezio, an evening discussion on Friday 10 May that focused on the careers and collaborative efforts of the esteemed nail artist and renowned fashion photographer. The lecture theatre was packed with photography and nail fanatics, all keen to…
Nailympia Estonia 2019: THE RESULTS
The second Nailympia Estonia took place 10-12 May 2019 at Beauty World, Talinn, and attracted 69 competitors from 16 countries. 320 competition seats were taken and the results are as follows: SOAK OFF GEL MANICURE Division 1 1st – Aleksandra Karnosova – Finland 2nd – Agne Montivilaite – Lithuania 3rd…
Beata Aleksandrowicz launches new ‘Ask Beata’ concept
Author, speaker and international expert on massage, Beata Aleksandrowicz, has launched a new interactive concept called ‘Ask Beata’ to support therapists, spa directors and managers. Beata, the creator of the Pure Massage Spa Training Method, provides spas worldwide with advanced training in a modern concept of massage and is an…
St Moriz partners with skin cancer hospital for sun awareness week
St Moriz has partnered with St Helen’s Hospital in Lancashire for a third consecutive year, promoting safe tanning in the skin cancer ward over sun awareness week (6th – 12th May, 2019). Each year, St Moriz provides support and guidance on the ward to cancer patients, friends, family and staff,…
Salon System supports ‘The Masterclass’ by Mario Dedivanovic
Salon System supported ‘The Masterclass’ event hosted by celebrity make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic (aka @makeupbymario), in London earlier this month. At The Masterclass, 650 make-up artists had the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at Mario demonstrating his signature make-up look. A four hour immersive show, Mario also…
Expand your waxing horizons at Wax Live 2019
Wax Live, an exciting day of hair removal education and networking for waxing enthusiasts, is taking place in Coventry on Sunday 28th April 2019. Organised by experts and self-confessed wax addicts, Andy Rouillard and Toni Keable, the event features an inspiring seminar programme of valuable advice and clever tricks to…
Ensure nail skills are Insta-ready with Samantha Cox @DailyNailSpa
Want to ensure your nail designs are photo-ready? Gerrard International has revealed a new Jessica Insta Nail Art course set to run between 29th April and 22nd July hosted by Samantha Cox of The Daily Nail (@dailynailspa). The new course is open to Jessica account holders only, and is set to take place…
Why it’s important to attend beauty industry events
A nail professional is constantly seeking information about upcoming nail trends and innovations. It’s equally – if not more – important to keep your industry knowledge and business skills up-to-date to ensure longevity in your career. Attending workshops and events is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity and also contributes…
Light Elegance & :Yours to host Facebook Live sessions
Brands from Sweet Squared’s portfolio, Light Elegance and :Yours, are preparing to go live on Facebook. The Facebook Lives are set to showcase the brands and new release, as well as offer top insider tips thanks to the education ambassadors on hand. On 7 April at 8pm, Light Elegance EA Jeni Smith will be demonstrating…
Inspiring confidence at Young LDN
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the new beauty hotspot, Young LDN, located in the idyllic Notting Hill area of London. Describing itself as a ‘luxury skincare and beauty destination that champions youth’ and ‘inspiring the confidence to disrupt the world’, the space did not disappoint. The unique studio…
Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – THE FINAL
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! I cannot believe I’m writing my final blog post about Dancing on Ice. This series has been absolutely incredible thanks to all of the amazing skaters, celebrities and the beauty team…
The Scratch Stars Awards 2019: ENTRY CLOSING SOON!
Entry is now OPEN for the Scratch Stars Awards 2019 – but hurry, you need to submit your entry by Sunday 17 March at midnight. The awards is hosted annually to recognise the incredible talent of individuals, teams and businesses in the UK nail sector. This year, 18 categories are open…
Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 7
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, So, the penultimate week at Dancing On Ice was an exciting one – I was asked to do Jayne Torvill’s nails for this week and the final. We chose a deep…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 8 marks International Women’s Day; a day to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. A day to set both personal and professional goals and look back at your achievement, what are you celebrating today? In the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few inspirational quotes…
