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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Finalists announced in nail industry’s Scratch Stars Awards competition
Over 1000 entries and nominations were submitted into the 2019 Scratch Stars Awards, making it the most competitive year to date. After a tough initial judging process, the finalists have been revealed in each of the 18 categories, below. Each finalist has received information about the next stage in the…
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NHF/NBF announce winners at the Hair & Beauty Community Awards
The winners at the first Hair & Beauty Community Awards run by the National Hairdressers Federation and the National Beauty Federation (NHF/NBF) were revealed at a reception held at the Houses of Parliament, London. Launched this year, the awards aim to recognise and promote the fantastic work hair salons, barbershops and…
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OPI’s Suzi Weiss-Fischmann authors book
Aiming to inspire beauty lovers alike and share a brand’s fascinating history, OPI’s co-founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has revealed her story in the form of a book. Entitled I’m Not Really a Waitress: How One Woman Took Over the Beauty Industry One Color at a Time, the book reveals Suzi’s life…
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Beauty brand winners announced at CEW Awards
Friday 26 April saw the results of the CEW Awards announced at the glamorous Hilton, Park Lane. Guests, including Scratch editor, Helena Biggs, indulged in a three course lunch and incredible networking opportunities after a welcome from Caroline Neville MBE, president of CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women). Founded in 1992, CEW…
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E.A.T.O.W initiative launches to drive diversity within the beauty industry
Global beauty expert and strategist, Eryca Freemantle, has launched E.A.T.O.W; an initiative ‘Embracing All Tones Of Women’ that drives empowerment and diversity within the beauty industry. “E.A.T.O.W has been an idea I’ve had for over 15 years as I believe that diversity should be celebrated,” Eryca reveals. “I know the…
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Yorkshire soap company pledges to use 100% sustainable materials
With more in the beauty industry pledging commitment to lessening waste and making more sustainable choices, a Barnsley-based family business, which creates handmade bath and body products, has pledged to use only 100% recyclable or sustainable materials. The Pretty Little Treat Co. produces vintage-inspired bath and body products, using natural and…
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PURE Spa launches four new sites in David Lloyd Leisure partnership
Award-winning day spa group, PURE Spa & Beauty, is launching four new PURE Spa outlets across the UK, located in David Lloyd Leisure Clubs in Peterborough, Purley (Croydon), Hamilton (Glasgow) and Cheadle (Cheshire). Founded in 2002 by former chartered accountant, Becky Woodhouse, PURE Spa & Beauty’s mission has been to…
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