Machine Gun Kelly launches ‘gender-neutral’ nail polish line

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 December 2021

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…

Pink Gorilla pops up in Chesterfield to service beauty needs

By Emma Hobday | 23 November 2021

A bold, bright beauty salon has opened in Chesterfield, featuring a giant pink gorilla. The eye-catching ‘Pink Gorilla’ premises is founded by Kerry Manders and Leanne Hemmens, who each have over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. They joined forces in 2018 owing to their unique and innovative…

Make nail clients feel like VIPs with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Members Only colour collection

By Scratch Staff | 22 November 2021

The Gel Bottle Inc has launched Members Only, a sophisticated 10-piece gel polish nail colour collection that’s perfect for party season. The shades mark the launch of the TGB Members Only club, created to reward customers with exclusive access to free gifts, behind-the-scenes content and more. The 10 shimmering shades…

Change up your nail tool game with Split by PersoNAILity

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2021

Great ideas come when you least expect them, and it was the middle of the night when Jenni Draper, celebrity beauty therapist and PersoNAILity founder, had a lightbulb moment for a new tool to add to the brand’s growing range; one that epitomises the word ‘handy’ for nail pros. “My…

Canadian nail brand, Gelcare, collaborates with artist, Gab Bois

By Emma Hobday | 20 November 2021

Meet founder of Gelcare, Emilie Sanscartier, a French-Canadian nail artist and salon owner, who created her brand after years of searching for new and unique products in the nail market. “I wanted to create gel polishes that were on trend, easy to apply, healthy for the nails and nicely designed,”…

Power meets polish in the Kinetics Glamcore nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 November 2021

Kinetics has launched its collection for the 2021 festive season, comprising eight powerful shades designed for the wearer to confidently be, own and celebrate their charismatic self. Available in both SolarGel lacquer and Shield Gel Polish formulas, the collection includes: #517 ROMANCE OF NUDE This beige pink tone with a…

Fast-track flawless nails with the Entity Beauty Rubber Base Gels

By Emma Hobday | 18 November 2021

Entity Beauty has unveiled its Rubber Base Gel, a base coat that self-levels, conceals flaws and ridges on the nail, and gives a smooth and perfected look to your nail design. The Rubber Base Gel formula has a rubberised formula that is flexible and volumising to the nail, enabling you…

Mix seasonal fashion & fun with Light Elegance’s winter nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 November 2021

Embrace the playful side of winter with the seasonal offering from Light Elegance; the Winter Play ButterCream collection. Featuring six shades inspired by exhilaration, competition and stepping out of your comfort zone, the collection makes the perfect seasonal addition to your kit as clients opt for a fun take on…

Harry Styles cosmetics are coming, including a nail polish set! Here’s what we know…

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 November 2021

Following much speculation and anticipation, pop star Harry Styles is to launch a range of cosmetics products. After teasing the term ‘Pleasing’ on everything from his clothes to billboards and posters, a Pleasing website launched with products available to pre-order, alongside an Instagram account (@pleasing) with the tagline ‘Find Your…

Create standout nail effects with 6 magnetic shades from OPI

By Chloe Randall | 15 November 2021

OPI has launched its magnetic effect GelColor collection, Velvet Vision, featuring six shades to create standout, eye-catching looks. Velvet Vision shades feature colour formulated with white magnetic shimmer pigment and translucent pigment to create an ethereal effect. The shades do not require a base shade underneath and can be used…

Sing your heart out with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s winter 2021 collection

By Chloe Randall | 12 November 2021

Gelish & Morgan Taylor have launched their winter shades for the 2021 season in collaboration with the release of all-singing, all-dancing film, Sing 2. Comprising 12 shades, the shades are available in Gelish gel polish and Xpress Dip with six of these shades also being available in Morgan Taylor nail…

Give festive nail shades a fierce spin with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2021 collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 November 2021

Artistic Nail Design has released its winter 2021 nail colour collection, The Big Bang; six edgy and eye-catching seasonal shades. Designed to make clients feel confident, the shades are available in three formulas to suit the nail needs of all clients: Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Artistic…

The nail care set you need by Tweezerman & Tom Bachik

By Chloe Randall | 8 November 2021

Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik has collaborated with beauty tool brand, Tweezerman to create the Ultimate Nail Care set. The manicure kit includes seven Tweezerman nail care tools inspired by Tom’s customised nail sets in a luxury storage box. Each of these stainless-steel tools feature a stylish hand-sketched rose design.  The…

Looking to enhance your beauty treatment offering? Check out the SMARTSculpt Pro for body contouring

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 November 2021

If you’re searching for a new treatment to add to your portfolio, the SMARTSculpt Pro from the Smart Group may be just what you’re looking for. It presents fat reduction and body contouring technology and is a non-invasive treatment that promotes cell destruction, increases metabolic activity, boosts collagen regeneration, stimulates fibre…

‘Tis the season for festive nails! Take a peek at Nexgen & Progenx’s Christmas collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 November 2021

Get in the Christmas spirit with Go Pretty’s launch of the Nexgen and Progenx Christmas Collection, six premium dipping powders in shades ranging from glittery gold to ruby red. The dipping powders provide the benefits of an acrylic system, but a finer consistency allows for a smoother finish with less…