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RefectoCil opens its first Brow & Lash Bar

By Sophie Nutt | 8 March 2019

RefectoCil has opened its first Brow & Lash Bar in Vienna, Austria. Distributed exclusively in the UK by Salon System, the brand provides lash and brow tint for the industry. CEO of GW Cosmetics, Rainer Deisenhammer, and Ultimativ Group masterminds, Andres and Patrick Raitz, have had a successful partnership with…

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Mundo introduces 2L bottles of its beauty hygiene formulas

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2019

Mundo Products has revealed 2L bottles of its popular hygiene products, including Nail Plate Cleanser, Foot Spa & Water Line Disinfectant and Multi-Surface Disinfectant. Ideal for larger beauty businesses, these bigger bottles can be decanted into smaller, existing Mundo bottles for everyday use. The new bottle will be phased in…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

By Kat Hill | 8 March 2019

March 8 marks International Women’s Day; a day to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. A day to set both personal and professional goals and look back at your achievement, what are you celebrating today? In the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few inspirational quotes…

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Canada announced as Nailympia’s fourth competition location

By Helena Biggs | 7 March 2019

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

By Scratch Staff | 6 March 2019

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

By Kat Hill | 5 March 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 5 March 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2019

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

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2019

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

By Scratch Staff | 3 March 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 2 March 2019

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

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2019

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

By Helena Biggs | 28 February 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2019

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

By Helena Biggs | 27 February 2019

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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