Canada announced as Nailympia’s fourth competition location
Nailympia Competitions is delighted to add a fourth location to its world map – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This new event will be hosted by two Canadian nail competitors, Aigul Fritzke & Karen Dunn. “It’s extremely exciting to add Canada to the Nailympia world tour,” comments Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia.…
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Nail tales from Ralph & Russo’s SS19 Paris showcase
Scratch Stars Session Stylist of the Year 2018, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, reveals the nail antics at Ralph & Russo’s Paris Haute Couture show for spring/summer 2019… My team and I were asked to provide a nail look for Ralph & Russo’s haute couture show, and met at 5am on the day…
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Secure your place on a Light Elegance WOW Workshop
Light Elegance WOW Workshops are now available to book via Sweet Squared. The two-hour workshops offer the chance for nail techs to meet the LE education team, enjoy demonstrations and gain an overview of the brand. Pros can also expect special offers and an insight into the educational offering. Costing just £20…
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Nouveau Lashes launches Super Natural campaign
Nouveau Lashes has announced its new consumer-focused Super Natural campaign, in partnership with actress and brand ambassador, Michelle Keegan. Michelle will be helping Nouveau Lashes increase awareness of its revolutionary treatments and products, specifically the LVL (length, volume and lift) lash treatment of which Michelle is a well-known devotee. “I’ve…
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Sally Salon Services is giving away a free tablet to customers
Throughout March, Sally Salon Services is giving away a free Klipad tablet to retail and professional customers when they spend £150 or more on select brands. Valid on purchases both online and in stores across the UK, the HD Android tablet also comes with a solid case, which is ideal…
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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 6
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! Week 6 on Dancing On Ice saw the celebrities going through the time tunnel turning into their chosen characters. James Jordan became Fred Flintstone, Wes Nelson was a pirate, Saara Alto…
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Enhance beauty treatments with self-heating Cowrie Lava Shell
Shared Beauty Secrets has launched a self-heating/self-cooling massage tool; an ideal addition to facial treatments, massages, manis & pedis. The Cowrie Lava Shell utilises the technology of the award-winning Lava Shells treatments to allow therapists to introduce a luxurious, chargeable extra easily and efficiently. Available to UK spas and salons…
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Target ageing skin with Elemis Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum
Target the advanced signs of skin ageing with the Pro-Collagen Definition Face & Neck Serum from Elemis. The advanced formula is powered by up to 1.5 million plant stem cells, which help to target loss of density, leaving thinning skin looking firmer and more visibly toned. The serum is designed…
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Scratch welcomes guest editor, CND™’s Jan Arnold, for March edition
CND™ co-founder & style director, Jan Arnold, has been welcomed as guest editor for the March 2019 edition of Scratch magazine. It’s particularly poignant timing as the brand commemorates 40 years in the nail sector, and Jan’s ruby red corset on our cover (made from nail tips, of course) represents…
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Cuccio adds hydrating whipped hemp to Naturalé skincare range
Cuccio has enhanced its burgeoning Naturalé skincare line with the addition of Whipped Hemp Body Butter. Available as a single unit or as part of a display, the body butter is an ideal retail item – as well as luxury addition to hand, foot and body treatments. The butter serves…
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Nail tech creates gender reveal cake manicure
When browsing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, it’s almost impossible to avoid an extravagant ‘gender reveal’ video. In the videos where a balloon is popped or a cake is cut in order to reveal the gender of an unborn baby, one American nail tech has taken the trend one step further by…
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CND™ launches nail treatments in handy pen form
CND™ has launched its popular RescueRXx and SolarOil formulas in a handy pen-style applicator. Ideal for handbags and pockets to help take care of nails while on-the-move, simply click the top to release the formula and swipe the brush over nails. Benefits include controlled, precise application, added speed and less…
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Complete your kit with the Halo Elite Yellow Block
Ensure your nail kit is up to scratch with the Halo Elite Yellow Block from Pure Nails. Ideal for gentle buffing, this handy 220-grit yellow block is made from high grade paper and easy to find in a kitbag due to it’s cheery yellow hue. Shop the Halo Elite Yellow…
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Q61 installs colour runway to showcase on-trend nail shades
Yorkshire-based salon chain, Q61, has revealed a bepoke nail station featuring a curated collection of on-trend colours in its Harrogate location. Designed to aid colour selection and dubbed a colour runway, the station sees a display of seasonal nail shades, chosen to reflect catwalk colour trends, comprising gels, lacquers and…
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Nailympia Competitions announces partnership with Premiere Orlando
Competition organisation, Nailympia, has partnered with exhibition event, Premiere Orlando, which will brand its nail competitions with Nailympia. The competition will present 10 categories in this first year, held 2-3 June within the exhibition arena. Three of these competitions (Gel Tip & Overlay, L&P Sculpture & Stiletto Nails) will accrue points…
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