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Light Elegance & :Yours to host Facebook Live sessions

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2019

Brands from Sweet Squared’s portfolio, Light Elegance and :Yours, are preparing to go live on Facebook. The Facebook Lives are set to showcase the brands and new release, as well as  offer top insider tips thanks to the education ambassadors on hand. On 7 April at 8pm, Light Elegance EA Jeni Smith will be demonstrating…

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Be inspired by Artistic Nail Design Paint My Passion collection

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2019

Artistic Nail Design’s spring nail colour collection, Paint My Passion, features six shades that complement and contrast. The collection includes: Guy Meets Gal-lery: a royal purple créme How Do Hue Do?: a red orange créme Picas-so Pink: a hot pink créme Don’t Hate, Create!: a turquoise créme A Muse Of…

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Reduce wastage with INK London’s Eco Toe Separators

By Kat Hill | 29 March 2019

INK London has added to its range of prep products with the new Eco Toe Separators. Aiming to reduce both in-salon wastage and prep time for the pedicurist, the separators only require two pieces per foot. The separators are available in six colour ways to suit any pedi set-up or…

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:YOURS to launch 9 nail polishes to aid stamped designs

By Helena Biggs | 28 March 2019

:YOURS is complementing its range of design plates with nine polishes, created specifically for stamping. Highly pigmented, the polishes are fast-drying for speedy application and results and shades include Silver Star and Pink Love. Rachel Horrocks, content marketing manager for Sweet Squared, reveals her top tips for creating great nail…

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Create delicate nail looks with Jessica Phenom Blushing Beauty collection

By Sophie Nutt | 27 March 2019

Jessica has revealed the Blushing Beauty spring collection in its Phenom formula, seeing three delicate hues. Offer a flattering flush to nails with the soft shades: Sweet Kiss: a pink coral crème You Make Me Blush: a peachy beige crème Chocolate Bronze: a brown crème Apply in between a coat…

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Footlogix launches Implement Kit for pedicure pros

By Scratch Staff | 27 March 2019

Professional footcare brand, Footlogix, has launched a four-piece implement kit for pedicurists. Crafted with high quality, medical grade Solingen Stainless Steel the tools are designed to help make pedicure services more efficient and effective. The tools are: Footlogix Toenail Nipper Concave Jaw with double spring – for controlled cutting of…

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Customise Nimue treatments with SuperFluids range

By Sophie Nutt | 26 March 2019

Derma-cosmeceutical brand, Nimue Skin Technology, has launched its SuperFluid range. The range sees five super concentrates to be used to customise existing Nimue professional treatments. Each of the SuperFluids are a super concentrate of a specific active ingredient and can be used to treat a client’s specific skin concerns. Each…

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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers

By Scratch Staff | 25 March 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…

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Lecente spring 2019

Lecenté launches eight new products for spring nail designs

By Helena Biggs | 24 March 2019

Lecenté™ is embracing the start of spring and fresh, colourful mani/pedis with four new glitters and four new foils. The spring collection features: Petal Ultra Fine Glitter Amber Ultra Fine Glitter Maple Ultra Fine Glitter Wisteria Ultra Fine Glitter Silver Mosaic Foil Gold Marble Foil Rose Gold Foil Silver Feather Foil. Use…

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Inspiring confidence at Young LDN

By Sophie Nutt | 22 March 2019

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting the new beauty hotspot, Young LDN, located in the idyllic Notting Hill area of London. Describing itself as a ‘luxury skincare and beauty destination that champions youth’ and ‘inspiring the confidence to disrupt the world’, the space did not disappoint. The unique studio…

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Embrace spring with Cuccio Coquette nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 21 March 2019

Prepare for spring nail requests with the Coquette collection from Cuccio Europe. Featuring pastel crèmes, the pretty eight piece collection is ideal for creating subtle, fresh manicures to reflect the crisp energy of the upcoming season. From nudes to dusky teals and mauves, there’s a hue to suit every client.…

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NHF/NBF reveals apprenticeship costs to be lowered for beauty salons

By Sophie Nutt | 20 March 2019

The spring statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, confirmed that the 10% fee that small businesses pay when they take on apprentices aged 19 or over will halve from 1 April 2019. Small businesses with less than 50 employees who take on 16-18 year olds or those…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – THE FINAL

By Guest Writer | 20 March 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! I cannot believe I’m writing my final blog post about Dancing on Ice. This series has been absolutely incredible thanks to all of the amazing skaters, celebrities and the beauty team…

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Exclusive LashUs discount for Scratch readers

By Kat Hill | 19 March 2019

Are you looking to add a lash treatment to your service menu? Sweet Squared listened to the professional it serves and has created and developed a new treatment – LashUs The Lift. The LashUs treatment works with client’s natural lashes to straighten from the root to help give the appearance of…

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Kylea Wherry teams up with Glitterarty for Autism Awareness Week

By Kat Hill | 19 March 2019

Nail artist and winner of Voter’s Choice in The Great Scratch Shoot Out, Kylea Wherry, has teamed up with nail art brand, Glitterarty Nails, to raise funds and awareness for the Autism Awareness Charity. April 1-7 see Autism Awareness Week and the symbol of it is a puzzle piece. With this…

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