‘Love Island effect’ boosts UK men’s grooming market
The UK male grooming and fragrance markets have seen an increase in value, which is believed to be linked to the popularity of Love Island. The total value of the men’s prestige grooming market in the UK has seen an increase of £2.2 million in the 12 months to the end…
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Scratch Stars Awards 2019
The winners of the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards 2019 were revealed at a glittering ceremony in London on Sunday 21 July. Over 350 guests gathered at Proud, Embankment, to enjoy a fun-filled evening hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, with performances from R&B boy band, Damage and an incredible acrobat. The evening…
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WAH Nails London to close
Nail salon chain, WAH Nails London, has announced its closure after 10 years of trading. On Friday 26 July, the doors of its Soho flagship salon will shut. Founded in 2009 by Sharmadean Reid MBE, the salon chain has been instrumental in the London nail art scene and the raising…
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The Gel Bottle Inc announces new brand ambassador
The Gel Bottle Inc has announced the addition of a new brand ambassador to its team, Liam Peter. Liam Peter (also known as @liampeternails) is an Australia-based nail tech and has earned a huge following of just under 20,000 people on Instagram thanks to his creative and perfectly polished nail art. “So…
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BeautyPro sheet masks awarded PETA approval
BeautyPro, the brand behind pro and retail-friendly sheet masks, has been awarded the certificate of approval by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The certification covers the company’s three ranges; BeautyPro, Barber Pro and Natura, the latter of which is also biodegradable and vegan friendly. Each range offers…
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Over 1 million beauty tools sent to landfill each month
New data from tool manufacturer, Navy Professional, has revealed that an estimated 1.3 million beauty tools are being sent to landfill as waste each month in the UK. Shocked at the findings, founder of Navy Professional, Rebecca Crawforth, launched the company as a sustainable beauty tool business, designed to reduce waste…
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Jonathan Van Ness announced as Essie’s first non-female ambassador
Essie has named Queer Eye‘s Jonathan Van Ness as its first ever non-female brand ambassador. Kicking off pride month, Jonathan announced the partnership via a post on his Instagram profile on 6 June. “I’m so honoured to announce I’ve teamed up with Essie as their first non-female ambassador in celebration of Pride!” Jonathan…
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OPI x Converse: A Colourful Collaboration
The Scratch team was lucky enough to receive an invite to one of the brightest events this season. OPI has teamed up with footwear company, Converse, to reveal a new, collaborative nail and footwear collection. With six new summer bright nail tones, the launch sees colour-matched Converse One Star slides…
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Salon System reveals Wax Squad for 2019
Salon System has announced its Wax Squad for 2019, made up of industry experts and waxing gurus. The squad will share knowledge, inspirations and techniques with industry peers, contributing to Salon System’s mission to help the salon, mobile therapist and student feel completely confident about their waxing choices. Salon System’s…
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CND™ reveals new education ambassadors following 7-day training event
Edinburgh played host to CND™’s International Bootcamp, at which candidates from all over the world battled through intense assessments to become the best of the best in CND™ Full Systems education. This bootcamp-style experience began in Colorado, 1981, with the goal of inspiring generations of CND™ nail artists with great training…
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Titanic Spa trains staff to spot early signs of skin cancer
Titanic Spa in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with skin cancer charity, Skcin, which will act as the spa’s exclusive charity partner for 2019. The spa is supporting Skcin’s mission to raise awareness of skin cancer by promoting the importance of prevention and early detection. As part…
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Cotton buds & plastic straws to be banned to tackle plastic pollution
Cotton buds, plastic straws and stirrers are to be banned in England from April next year (2020) in a bid to help tackle plastic pollution. The ban comes after campaigns from Sir David Attenborough and the UN calling for a reduction in plastic waste that cannot decompose, seeing more pressure…
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10million Brits disclose private details to salon staff during treatments
Research by business finance provider, Liberis, has revealed that an estimated 10 million Brits feel comfortable disclosing even the most private details about their personal life to hair and beauty providers. Over 40% of the 1000 respondents stated that they have an especially good relationship with their hairdresser or beauty…
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Nouveau Lashes co-founder steps down from role
After 14 years as co-founder and director of Nouveau Lashes, Bridgette Softley has stepped down from the role, with co-founder Karen Betts leading the role of managing director. Bridgette hones a long and successful career in the beauty industry and has been instrumental in founding and nurturing the Nouveau Lashes…
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Army couple opens massage salon in High Wycombe
A couple who met in the army have swapped the military for massage after opening a massage salon in High Wycombe. Mark and Rachel Coldham met at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst in 2005, before they both went on to join the Royal Artillery. Mark then went on to…
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