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Amp up nail art designs with Magpie Beauty Gel Paints

By Helena Biggs | 4 January 2020

Magpie Beauty has launched a gel paint collection; 16 highly pigmented shades that are ideal for nail artistry. Let your creativity run wild with the striking shades, which include primary hues that can be mixed to create bespoke shades. Gold, Silver, Champagne and Rose Gold are also available – all…

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CND™ brings back 5 iconic shades in latest nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 3 January 2020

To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets – celebrates classic style and…

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Care for cuticles with Cuccio Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2019

Cuccio Europe has launched its Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils, ideal for clients to look after their nails at home. Handy for keeping in handbags or on desks during the colder months, the four-pack of Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils include the scents: Milk & Honey Pomegranate & Fig Vanilla Bean &…

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Indulge feet with Urea range from LCN

By Scratch Staff | 30 December 2019

Keep toes tip top during the colder months with LCN’s range of urea-infused foot care. The range sees a variety of products, all featuring urea to offer moisture and care for very dry feet. The Foot Balm sees a fast absorbing formula with seven wild herbs extract and 25% urea…

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Mii Cosmetics shows support to charities via beauty product donations

By Helena Biggs | 27 December 2019

Mii Cosmetics lent its support to the Foundation For Change beauty sale, which raises funds for Help Refugees UK, a non-profit organisation to support those fleeing war, persecution and climate change. Now in its fourth year, the charity – with its slogan ‘Choose Love’ –has raised over £51,000 to help…

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Lecenté teams up with Bioglitter for winter glitter collection

By Sophie Nutt | 26 December 2019

Lecenté has teamed up with Bioglitter for it’s winter collection, featuring four foils and six biodegradable glitters. Lecenté Bioglitter boasts a high quality, eco-friendly alternative to plastic-based glitter. Launching initially with six more colours, all in an ultra-fine cut, Lecenté Bioglitter uses natural and plant-derived, non-plastic material, which will biodegrade…

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Beauty salon chain undergoes striking rebrand

By Helena Biggs | 24 December 2019

Lashious Beauty, a chain of 17 salons across the UK, has rebranded to Rawr. Established in 2009, the salon chain offers brow, lash and nail services in locations including Primark stores across the country. It underwent a striking rebrand late last year, with the new name ‘Rawr’ complemented with tagline…

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Salon retail sales soar throughout December

By Sophie Nutt | 20 December 2019

Retail sales are the main driver of December’s revenue for beauty salons, according to research conducted by Phorest Salon Software. Analysing over 6,000 salons in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Finland and Germany, Phorest has found that retail sales have brought 107% more revenue to salons compared to the rest…

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NHBF explores what the Queen’s Speech means for salons

By Scratch Staff | 19 December 2019

The Queen has outlined the government’s plans for future legislation with over 30 Bills to be introduced by this Parliament. Topics include Brexit, immigration, the environment, infrastructure, tips, education and training; as well as the government’s plans to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) and reform business rates. Here, the…

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Glimmer with Cuccio Naturale Bronze Shimmer Butter

By Kat Hill | 19 December 2019

Ensure clients glimmer this party season with the bronzing additions to the Cuccio Naturale range. Available in a 4oz tube and 8oz tub, the Cuccio Naturale Bronze Shimmer Butter sees a rich, creamy formula with a cosmetic bronze glow and soft shimmer. Ideal for retailing, the butter also sees moringa…

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Beauty entrepreneur wins Scottish Business Woman of the Year

By Sophie Nutt | 18 December 2019

Beauty entrepreneur, Kate Scott, has been awarded Scottish Business Woman of the Year at the National Business Women Awards. Kate was recognised for her business acumen in launching the BeautyBooker app, which allows customers to book appointments in hair, beauty and nail salon and spas within the North East area of Scotland via…

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Salon System presents at Sally Showcase Event

By Sophie Nutt | 17 December 2019

The Salon System team presented the annual Sally Showcase Event held in Coventry, designed to educate and inform store managers from the 265 Sally stores about the Salon System brand portfolio. The managers were split into groups of eight and Salon System had 25 minutes with each group. The event…

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Furious Filer scoops top spot in OPI nail art competition

By Scratch Staff | 16 December 2019

Marta Nagorska of Furious Filer has been awarded the top spot in an OPI nail art competition. The competition, which was run in conjunction with the Wella Trend Vision Awards, invited nail artists to create a design that represented OPI’s 2019 colour palette and current trends. Designs were to be…

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Cuccio to hold Naturalé product workshop

By Helena Biggs | 15 December 2019

The Cuccio team is hosting a workshop in Nottingham on 16 March for its luxurious hand, foot and body care range, Cuccio Naturalé. “The event has been put together to showcase this range of products and services, and how they can build client loyalty and increase business revenue,” comments Liz…

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UK distributor announced for Astonishing Nails

By Helena Biggs | 15 December 2019

Staffordshire Nail Academy Ltd has been unveiled as distributor of the Astonishing Nails brand in the UK. Run by husband and wife team, Andrew and Hannah Garbett, the duo shares the goal of providing exceptional training opportunities and professional products in their local area. Hannah has been working in the…

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