Beauty Banks launches The Kids Are Not Alright campaign to tackle hygiene shaming
The founders of Beauty Banks, Jo Jones and Sali Hughes, have launched a campaign and fundraising appeal to tackle ‘hygiene shaming’ amongst children in schools. The Kids Are Not Alright campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue of hygiene shaming in the UK and encourages donations via its GoFundMe…
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Garnier pledges to plant 400,000 trees by the end of October
Garnier has teamed up with UK-based Almond, a climate solutions platform that helps businesses to naturally reduce carbon, as part of their commitment to ‘green beauty’. This partnership will see Garnier plant 400,000 trees by the end of October. The global beauty brand has pledged to plant one tree for…
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Support #dutytohelpbeauty by Completing Survey
As a professional working with the beauty industry Ria-Jaine Lincoln (lash & nail tech & beauty industry accountant) knows how exciting it was getting back to business when close contact services resumed, but we can’t forget that there are many businesses that are either not open or are now starting…
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Scratch pays its respects to Joseph Pham
It is with sadness that the industry says goodbye to one of its personalities and pioneers. Highly skilled in technique, Joseph was a master at sharing information, bringing techs together and educating internationally with a light-hearted and fun nature that was insatiable. We are sorry to say goodbye to you…
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Over 30% of women turn to beauty pros to fix DIY treatments post-lockdown
A recent poll commissioned by UK shopping centre, centre:mk, has revealed that despite almost 50% of women saying they’d tried DIY beauty hacks at home during lockdown, 33% of also noted they’d had to visit a professional to get a beauty mishap fixed. These beauty disasters included wonky haircuts and…
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Cosmetics industry predicted to move towards up-cycled ingredients
Food byproducts are being increasingly up-cycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry, according to Ecovia Intelligence. Food byproducts are already established as a source of natural ingredients and some, such as palm kernel oil, are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products. There is greater demand for such…
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Pinterest reveals top trending global summer beauty searches
Pinterest has revealed ‘natural beauty’ and personalisation have been topping users’ beauty wish lists this summer. As part of its latest global beauty report, the site revealed that, in June, beauty based on skin tone was a top theme for searches. Searched-for terms included ‘grey hair on dark skinned women’, ‘blonde…
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Health & beauty sector ‘least prepared’ for second wave of Coronavirus
The health and beauty sector is the least prepared for a second wave of Covid-19, according to a new survey by Brightpearl. The research (a survey of 500 retailers) found that 75% of health and beauty businesses said they have made no preparations at all for a second wave of…
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UK cosmetics & toiletries industry to decline by 10% in 2020
The UK cosmetics and toiletries sector will see a £1.7bn value decline in 2020. Research conducted by GlobalData has revealed that 43% of UK consumers plan to reduce socialising outside of the home, which would cause cosmetics and toiletries to lose out in a Covid-19-driven decision between ‘what is essential…
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Covid-19 inspires new generation of cosmetics creators
According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic downturn associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the sales of cosmetics and beauty products has defied recessions with the wellness industry…
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NHBF urges the industry to #DoItRight
Government officials have warned the industry trade body, NHBF, that they will close the hair and beauty sector if they don’t follow safety guidelines. In reaction, NHBF has launched #DoItRight – a campaign to ensure hair and beauty professionals across the UK understand exactly what is required of them to…
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Safe salon passes Covid-19 spot inspection
The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council inspectors in Bingley… The industry is a cacophony of noise as techs navigate their PPE needs and salon safe strategies,…
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Mask wearing sees a boost in eye make-up sales
Sales of mascara and eye shadow have increased eye make-up shares in the prestige make-up market by 3% during and after lockdown – reflecting the advice for the public to now wear masks and face coverings in many social settings. The research from the NPD Group also found the lip segment of…
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Leicester’s nail & beauty salons can open from 19 August
Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that nail and beauty salons in Leicester can reopen from tomorrow (19 August) but coronavirus infections in the area ‘remain too high’ for the local lockdown to be fully lifted. In a statement 18 August, Hancock commented: “My gratitude goes out to the people…
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Meet the winners: NailOn Global Championship 2020
The winners of the first NailOn Global Championship online competition have been announced! Hosted by team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, registration was open until 23 June across five categories (Non-Scissors Manicure, Extreme Shaped, Mix Nail Art Box, Perfect Almond, Gel Polish Manicure) in three skill divisions. With an extremely…
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