Stats see surge in new nail salons opening
The Local Data Company’s Retail and Leisure Trends Report 2017/2018 revealed that nail and beauty salons occupy a spot in the 10 most popular retail businesses opening in 2017. Nail salon came in fifth, marking a growth from seventh position in 2017. Hair and beauty salons were in the top…
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Mii Cosmetics makes its mark in New Zealand
Pictured: Holly Anderson from Grace Beauty Ltd for New Zealand with Gerrard International chairman, Susan Gerrard, and educator, Charlotte Lowe, at Gerrard International’s training headquarters. Gerrard International, creator of Mii Cosmetics, is now available in New Zealand via distributor, Grace Beauty. The move sees the brand now available in 21…
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Scoop 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages
Get a whopping 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages and expand your offerings and client base! LVL by Nouveau Lashes is a service that adds length, volume and lift to lashes in less than an hour, providing an alternative option to extensions. Seeing the natural lash reshaped, straightened…
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Lina Nyberg joins Cuccio’s education team
Renowned competition winner and nail artist, Lina Nyberg, has joined Cuccio Europe‘s education team. The Swedish tech, who boasts accolades including 1st place in Nail Masters categories – and the first person in Sweden to receive the Journeyman’s Certificate in Nails – has been in the industry since May 2005…
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Finalists announced in CND™’s search for unstoppable women
Sweet Squared has revealed the six inspirational finalists in its #CNDWEAREUNSTOPPABLE campaign, which encouraged women across the UK and Ireland to share their stories of success and overcoming adversity. Earlier this year, the company asked nail professionals to celebrate and empower their loyal clients by getting them to share their special…
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Salon Services kicks off new series of Facebook Live sessions
The first Facebook LIVE education event for Sally Salon Services was held at the Louella Belle HQ in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Offering a 25-minute Q&A, Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, was invited to deliver questions to Artistic Nail Design’s creative director & executive VP, Alisha Rimando, who flew into the UK to…
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Bio Sculpture announces Evo naming competition winners
The winners of the Evo naming competition, launched by Bio Sculpture in March earlier this year, have been revealed – but with a surprise twist! Talented techs across the globe were invited to submit a nail design alongside a reason behind why their elected name should be stamped onto an…
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Celebrate Royal Wedding with Magpie Beauty
Join Magpie Beauty for a rather royal celebration of the upcoming wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry! Techs that spend over £40 + VAT with the brand will receive a limited edition Magpie Beauty Glitter with their order. Named after bride-to-be, the special glitter can be added to orders…
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Crystal Nails welcomes eight new educators to its team
After hosting it’s educator programme at the end of April, Crystal Nails has welcomed eight new educators to it’s growing team. The first educator programme held by Crystal Nails in the UK for over three years, the event saw an abundance of applications, which were narrowed down to eight talented…
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Male ‘beauty from within’ market is huge, reveals new research
A ‘new standard and awareness of beauty has appeared throughout the male market’ according to the team at Redshoe, a branding and communications agency, who reveal that more men are turning to supplements to enhance skin from within. They put this down to frequent launches in the beauty industry, and…
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Get set for summer with Buttercups Uniforms styles
Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms are produced in bi-stretch fabric that is 100% polyester. The stretch affords comfort and practicality – ideal when performing a mani…
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Bondi Sands tan launches into UK professional market
Australian tanning brand, Bondi Sands, is now available to pro tanners in the UK. The solutions, which are available in Light/Medium, Dark, Ultra Dark and Liquid Gold (1L) are enriched with aloe vera and infused with a coconut scent. Bondi Sands pro solutions are currently used in over 2000 salons…
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Nouveau Lashes wins The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Renowned for its individual lash extensions and LVL natural lash treatment, Nouveau Lashes is a global brand co-founded by two of the UK’s leading permanent cosmetics artists, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise…
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Urban Retreat leaves Harrods as store takes beauty services in-house
Hair and beauty salon and former Scratch Stars finalist, Urban Retreat, will be leaving Harrods on 22 April. The luxury department store will be taking beauty services in-house from 23 April and will open Harrods Hair & Beauty on the fifth floor as part of its ‘Redefining Luxury’ vision. Harrods has confirmed there…
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Award-winning NAF! Salon moves to new premises
Glasgow’s NAF! Salon, winner of Nail Salon of the Year at the Scratch Stars Awards 2017, has moved to a new premises. Owing to increasing client demand, the popular salon – founded and run by Tammy Koslowski – is now based in West George Street, Glasgow; just a short walk…
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