Offer spring-ready nails for clients with 3 pretty Dipt shades
Dipt has introduced three additional shades to its powder collection for spring. Queen is a sheer light pink with glitter; designed to make anyone feel like a queen with its sheer light pink sparkle. Limitless is a vibrant primrose yellow, produced to inspire wearers to feel like the possibilities are…
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Bio Sculpture Evo launches two new bases
After five years in development, Bio Sculpture Evo has added two new bases to it’s range; Flex and Contour. Evo Flex Base Gel Ideal for short, normal or soft nails Boasts exceptional adhesive properties for long wear Ideal for building the upper arch Cures in 60 seconds Low odour Can…
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Animal charities supported by sales of The Gel Bottle’s spring nail colour collection
Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc, is donating proceeds from the sale of its spring 2020 Animalia nail colour collection to selected animal charities. Animalia welcomes nine shades, each inspired by endangered animals or eco issues. Hues include a pastel yellow, Queen Bee, and pearlescent green Amur. “We love…
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Indulge clients in 6 Buttercream gel nail shades for spring
Light Elegance has welcomed six stunning shades to its Buttercream gel collection. The Buttercream formula offers one-coat application, and the six shades make up the Desert Dreams collection for spring 2020. Inspired by the Arizona desert and the array of colours found in its landscape, the shades are: Tumbleweed: A…
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Failure to digitise sees UK beauty industry lose £1.2 billion
The failure to digitise booking processes is threatening the profitability of the UK salon industry, as research from Powered by Flossie shows that £1.2 billion is being lost every year as clients fail to keep their pre-booked appointments. The data shows that a third (30%) of women in London admit…
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Add strength & length to nails with JimmyGel by Light Elegance
Create strong yet flexible nail extensions with the handy building brush gel, JimmyGel, from Light Elegance. Formulated by and named after Light Elegance owner & head chemist, Jim McConnell, the clear formula can be used under both soak-off gel polish and hard gel products. This offers the chance of 4+…
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Revitalise skin with BeautyLab facial roller
BeautyLab has introduced a dual-ended amethyst crystal facial roller to its luxurious skincare range. The amethyst crystal facial roller, handcrafted from natural amethyst crystal and described by the brand as ‘the ultimate jewel in the crown of any age-defying skincare routine’, helps to revitalise complexions, promote circulation and reduce puffiness.…
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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Semi-final
Hey Scratch readers! It’s the semi-finals! I cannot believe how quickly this series has gone. This week, the semi-finalists had two dances that we needed to match the nails to and, as expected, both outfits were completely different. So, ‘neutral glitters’ were used a lot this week to cover all bases.…
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Immigration rules to impact on nail & beauty industry workers
A points-based immigration system that has been brought in by the government could have an impact on beauty industry workers, warns the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF). The system plan will make it harder for some workers to enter the UK. Anyone from inside or outside of the European…
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Feminine hues prevail in Artistic Nail Design spring collection
Artistic Nail Design has revealed the Beaute’ In Bloom collection just in time for spring 2020. The six-piece collection sees feminine hues inspired by the blooming flowers of the season, with a colour palette of sweet taupe shades accented by pops of pink finishes from sheer to pearl. “I absolutely…
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Command attention with 6 bright nail polish shades from Peacći
Six nail shades have been added to Peacći’s nail colour collection, available in polish formula. The punchy hues are ideal for transitioning into spring and summer, and perfect for festival season. The shades are: Fairy Pink Kitten Lemonade Madonna Peach Water Lilly Each lacquer is highly pigmented and boast a…
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Paris Fashion Week AW20: Marian Newman leads Peacći nail styling at Vivienne Westwood
29 February, Hotel de Ville, Paris. Models including Bella Hadid walked the runway for the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood showcase in Paris for autumn/winter 2020. The collection – which saw bold shades paired with pretty ruffled textures and chunky accessories – accentuated an edgy yet feminine ethos. The Queen…
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Create glow in the dark nail designs with Gel-ato Gel Polish
Get ready to glow with five shades of Gel-ato Glow in the Dark Gel Polish from Vu Nail Systems. UV/LED cured, the shades are used with Gel-ato Base & Top for a durable soak off system. The gel polishes are available in: Pink Orange Green Yellow Coral The shades can also…
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Do you know these top 5 beauty trends for 2020?
US grocery chain Whole Foods Market has revealed its top beauty trends for 2020, where its buyers have predicted the cosmetic and wellness products and ingredients that will go mainstream. 1. Bakuchiol An alternative to retinol, the vegan-friendly ingredient is an extract derived from the seeds of the East Asian…
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Smooth nail ridges with Cuccio Universal Soak-Off Base
Offer a flawless finish from the start with the Cuccio Universal Soak-Off Base. This thicker base helps smooth ridges and imperfections on the natural nail for seamless Cuccio colour application. LED/UV compatible, the base is also ideal for damaged nails, or client wanting to progress from enhancements to natural nail overlays.…
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