Perfect your application with Americanails Faux Kolinsky Acrylic Brushes
Perfect your application skills with the new collection of Faux Kolinsky Acrylic Brushes from Americanails. The brushes see synthetic kolinsky sable bristles and lightweight natural bamboo handles, while offering extra smooth application. The range features a number of sizes and shapes to suit every need, including: Size #8 Oval Size…
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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The lovely Jane Danson sadly left last week’s Dancing On Ice. She was great to work with and I’m glad she got to have a nice mani before she left. Skater,…
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Crystalised glitter nails walk Ashish runway
Crystallised glitter nails walked the Ashish runway thanks to The Gel Bottle Inc. The nail team was led by Michelle Humphrey using The GelBottle Inc products. Inspired by the texture of blankets and crochet, the models wore a glitzy, textured look. Over a peel-off base or nail guards for easy,…
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Salon System announces Lash Squad for 2019
Salon System has announced it’s Lash Squad for 2019, seeing a team of industry experts and lash gurus that have formed a squad to share knowledge, inspiration and techniques. Keen on imparting wisdom on new products, trends, training courses and techniques, Salon System’s Lash Squad includes Ruth Atkins, Lisa Stone, Sammm…
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Enhance brows with the Sienna X Illuminator Duo
Finish a brow service with the Sienna X Illuminator Duo from it’s brows range. The Sienna X Illuminator Duo is designed to define, enhance and perfect the arch and brow line. Double-ended, the handy tool is ideal for finishing a Sienna X Brow service or for retailing as an addition…
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Wax:One commemorates 1st Birthday with benefits for beauty pros
Waxing brand, Wax:One, is commemorating its first year in the beauty industry with a multitude of benefits and exciting events for pros. The brand’s distributor, Sweet Squared, is hosting free Wax:One workshops with birthday surprises, goody bags and special discounts lasting throughout the month. Made for pros by pros, Wax:One has…
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Kure Bazaar unveils spring 19 collection at London Fashion Week
Kure Bazaar has unveiled its spring 2019 collection backstage at London Fashion Week (LFW). Seeing three new shades, the collection is made up of natural rose nudes: Terre Rose: a brown-rose Blush: a terracotta-rose Zoe: a nude-pink In tune with the sheer, nude nail looks that stormed the runways throughout…
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Titanic Spa launches wellness focused staff room
Yorkshire eco-spa, Titanic Spa, has unveiled a new wellness-inspired staff room. The staff room is an airy, daylit space, complete with areas and a breakfast bar. The staff room has also been fitted with easily accessible phone charging ports, snack and coffee machines, as well as Bluetooth speakers to help…
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Recycled nail jewellery walks Vivienne Westwood AW19 runway
Sunday saw myself and Scratch’s editor-in-chief attend the much anticipated Vivienne Westwood AW19 showcase at St John’s Smith Square, Westminster. The nail team was lead by Marian Newman, who worked with the CND™ Design Lab Team to ensure the models were ready to walk the runway. The team decorated the model’s nails…
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Bio Sculpture creates glossy natural manicures for Margaret Howell AW19
Reflecting the crisp and clean outfits storming the Margaret Howell runway this weekend, fresh and healthy-looking manicures were created by the nail team using Bio Sculpture products. Session stylist, Cherrie Snow (@cherriesnow), lead a team of six techs for the Margaret Howell show that took place on Sunday 17 February…
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#Tagthemanicurist campaign demands credit for nail pros
A new social media campaign is highlighting the need for credits for nail professionals in photographic work and on social media. Revealed by an Instagram account, the #tagthemanicurist campaign is calling for the same credit to be given to nail work as hair and make-up professionals. In an exclusive interview…
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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, Another week has flown by with plenty more nail designs featuring on the skaters and celebrities at Dancing On Ice. Here, I’m highlighting my favourite two designs from week four. First…
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Zoya introduces ‘Innocence’ nail lacquer collection for spring
Fashion-forward nail lacquer brand, Zoya, has introduced its spring 2019 nail polish collection. Inspired by nature, the Innocence collection is stormy and subtle with a touch of brightness and softness in its shades. An ideal collection for transitioning from winter to summer, hues include the grey, shimmery Fern, sparkly silver…
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More men are making grooming resolutions in 2019
A recent survey conducted by grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has found that more men are making grooming resolutions in 2019 to improve their love life. The survey of 2,018 men revealed that 73% are planning to make grooming resolutions, while 67% revealed it’s about improving their chances of finding…
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Working backstage at London Fashion Week for Vin + Omi
On Thursday I was lucky enough to kick off London Fashion Week backstage on the nail team for VIN + OMI’s AW19 showcase. While I’ve reported backstage for a few seasons, I’ve never had the chance to put my tekking skills to the test! A few weeks before the show,…
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