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Mii Cosmetics sponsors Future Dreams Lili Grace Fashion Show

By Kat Hill | 31 May 2019

Mii Cosmetics was proud to be the exclusive makeup partner at a fashion show, jointly hosted by breast cancer charity, Future Dreams, and the Lili Grace boutique. With an empowering theme of ‘This Is Me’, a 550-strong audience across two shows, 25 inspirational models – all with their own breast…

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OPI x Converse: A Colourful Collaboration

By Kat Hill | 30 May 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 29 May 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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Boost retail offerings with Jane Iredale Limited Edition Lip Kits

By Sophie Nutt | 28 May 2019

Jane Iredale has released the final phase of this year’s spring collection, seeing three new shades of PureGloss Lip Gloss. Ideal for achieving that fresh spring look, the new additions comprise of sheer tints of coral and pink: Blossom – hot pink Pink Glacé – sheer cool pink with shimmer…

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New RefectoCil course encourages brow & lash colour creativity

By Kat Hill | 28 May 2019

Salon System has launched a new RefectoCil Browista Creative Colour Workshop. The new course encourages therapists to get creative with colour for client requests and create on-trend looks for lashes and brows. Using RefectoCil’s colour palette, therapists will learn how to custom blend shades and create a unique colour for…

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Halo Gel Polish seeks inspo from Paris for pastel nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 27 May 2019

Inspired by the chic sophistication of France’s capital city, Pure Nails has launched six stunning pastel hues in its popular Halo Gel Polish formula. Offering a wear time of up to three weeks, the La Parisienne collection features a combination of sheer and pearl finishes. Ideal used alone as an…

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Cuccio welcomes summer with Heatwave nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 26 May 2019

Get set for summer with eight colourful new nail shades from Cuccio. The Heatwave collection is available in both Cuccio Colour (lacquer) and Cuccio Veneer (gel polish) and features a selection of brights; ideal for welcoming the warmer season and to promote to clients heading on holiday. Create punchy nail…

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Navy Pro releases curved manicure multi tool

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2019

Navy Professional has released Doris – a curved manicure multi tool. The tool has been designed for multi-use during nail prep and art for both manicures and pedicures, the soft curved blade aims to remove non-living tissue from the nail plate with ease. Doris has a unique titanium coating, which…

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Add edge to spring manicures with Bio Sculpture Pretty Gritty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 May 2019

Designed to add personality to nail looks this season, Bio Sculpture Gel has revealed its Pretty Gritty collection. The collection sees four new ‘sand effect’ gel colours: Sugar Cane – white Bonbon Brittle – grey Marshmallow Crunch – pastel pink Candy Crust – pastel lilac Each gel contains particles that…

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INK London adds All4Me Additions collection

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2019

INK London has added to its Additions range of glitters and pigments with the new All4Me Collection. Seeing six new shades, the glitters are size 004 for a fine finish. New glitters include: Alice – baby blue holo Amani – red holo Anne-Marie – orange holo Carla – lavender holo…

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CND™ reveals new education ambassadors following 7-day training event

By Helena Biggs | 23 May 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 23 May 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2019

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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Maximise time with the Hive Dual Digital Wax Heater

By Sophie Nutt | 21 May 2019

With holidays, festivals and hotter temperatures just around the corner, save time during the busy summer period with the Dual Digital Wax Heater from Hive. Offering temperature control and designed to enable professionals to heat two waxes at the same time, the heater enables busy therapists to cut down on…

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Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing parliamentary group established

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2019

A new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been set up for beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing, chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP. APPGs are informal cross-party groups which are run by and for Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.  They usually involve organisations…

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