LFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19
Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to…
NYFW Nails: CND™ for The Blonds SS19
Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the…
LFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19
Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session…
NYFW Nails: CND™ for Libertine SS19
Fashion design house, Libertine, chose the CND™ Design Lab Team once more to create the nail looks for its SS19 showcase at New York Fashion Week. The collection inspiration Libertine’s Johnson Hartig drew inspiration from Georgian glass-covered portrait stones and fine needle-point embroidery. The SS19 collection aims to show there…
Kristine Toce leads Vin + Omi’s SS19 showcase
Kristine Toce, a London-based nail artist, led the nail team for Vin + Omi’s SS19 presentation for London Fashion Week. Taking place at one of the grand entrances to St Pancras Station, the show saw a theme of ‘Thought is the new Religion’, challenging the ‘throw away’ nature of fashion. Featuring the…
Host a fundraising mani party to help fight blood cancer
It’s time to pick up your nail tools and help fight blood cancer! The international non-profit organisation, DKMS, is inviting salons, technicians and clients alike to host a #LetsNailBloodCancer Party. By lending your salon or set-up to a mani-pedi party for family, friends and colleagues, you can help raise funds…
What I loved about my visit to Townhouse nail salon
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Townhouse – a nail bar located just off Regent Street and only a hop, skip and jump away from Oxford Circus station. Describing itself as ‘London’s no. 1 independent luxury nail salon’ and a ‘premium nail studio’ that is ‘redefining clean…
Airbase make-up course now available at Capital Hair and Beauty
Airbase has expanded its introductory airbrush make-up course to selected Capital Hair and Beauty stores throughout the UK. The one-day workshop teaches the fundamentals of how to create the perfect base using the combination of the Airbase Ultra Foundation technology and lightweight, atomised application of the airbrush. Taught by a…
Inside the star-studded KISS Products party for ambassador, Billie Faiers
Team Scratch attended a swanky London party hosted by KISS Products and Alex Silver PR in honour of a special brand announcement. Each year, KISS Products selects a brand ambassador to showcase its lash and nail products to their greatest potential. Following in the footsteps of Pixie Lott, Nicole Scherzinger…
Notting Hill Carnival performers to receive free Semilac manicures
Semilac UK is offering complimentary manicures to performers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The UV hybrid treatments at Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty and Knightsbridge Advanced Beauty are worth up to £50 and are subject to availability on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August. Semilac UK CEO, Monika Shine, who recently scooped…
Explore Peru: OPI reveals AW18 collection
This year, OPI is taking us on a journey through Peru as it reveals it’s new autumn/winter collection consisting of 12 shades inspired by the South American country. Celebrating the release of the OPI Peru collection, a showcase was held at the fitting Lima Floral restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.…
Sweet Squared to host CND Shellac™ Luxe drop-in demo days
Following it’s previous ‘Do-LUXE Xperience Days’, Sweet Squared has revealed that it will host over 15 CND ShellacTM Luxe demo days across the UK and Ireland. With the aim to educate nail techs in effective application and removal of the CND ShellacTM Luxe system, the demo days will begin on…
Create a winning concept with Catriona Leith
We quizzed 2016’s winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Catriona Leith… “It felt amazing to win last year! I’ve entered The Great Scratch Shoot Out so many times and each time I’ve done better and better. To finally win and receive that commendation was just incredible! “The concept behind my…
Get tickets to #NailTecTalk event with Marian Newman to help grow your business
In the first of a series of events, nail expert Marian Newman, in partnership with Salon Services and Scratch, will open conversations on topics that will positively influence nail businesses. The event, #NailTecTalk, has been launched as a response to nail techs feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing business world. This…
A colourful riot in Shoreditch
Just off the renowned, bustling Brick Lane in Shoreditch, a bright new nail offering is dazzling locals – Colour Riot Nails. The super colourful salon is the second location for the growing brand from owner, Tinu Bello. Now open for six months, the salon boasts a nail-only menu, with an extensive…
