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Beauty brands & businesses to be affected by government recycling plans

By Helena Biggs | 15 January 2019

The NHF/NBF has warned that hair and beauty product manufacturers will be largely affected by the ‘Extender Producer Responsibility’ to be introduced by the government – which could then have an impact on buyers. Following the government’s launch of its Resources and Waste Strategy for England in December (which aims for…

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Nouveau Lashes survey reveals client lash habits

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2019

A recent survey conducted by Nouveau Lashes revealed that price was reported as more important to women in the UK than their eye health when it comes to considering a lash treatment. The survey of a of 1,000 UK females, between the ages of 18-55, also saw that within the…

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HD Brows and K.B. Pro support Mind’s RED January

By Sophie Nutt | 14 January 2019

Fighting the January blues as well as fundraising for the charity, the HD Brows and K.B. Pro teams are taking part in Mind’s RED (Run Every Day) January. The initiative set up by mental health charity, Mind, encourages everyone to to exercise every day of the month to fight off any…

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Nailympia opens registration for all 2019 competitions

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2019

International nail competition, Nailympia, has opened registration for three locations for 2019: Nailympia USA in Houston, Texas (5-7 April 2019) Nailympia Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia (10-12 May 2019) Nailympia London at Olympia Beauty, London (28-30 September 2019) With a plethora of categories available across multiple divisions, Nailympia offers the opportunity…

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New initiative launched to champion better education in the beauty industry

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2019

Industry veteran, Sue Davies, has launched Nabuno, an organisation that will aid course choices for learners and champions great education providers. “Nabuno (pronounced na-boo-no) is a dedicated education website for the nail, hair and beauty industries,” reveals Sue, who scooped the Scratch Star for Services to the Nail Industry 2017.…

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Dancing on Ice cast pampered by HD Brows & Nouveau Skin Therapy

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2019

HD Brows headed back to the Dancing on Ice studios for the second year to provide a backstage treat for this year’s dancers. Lead Brow Stylist Jamie Long was on hand to ensure both celebrities and professional’s brows were as groomed before they look to the ice for the first…

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Top up your tool kit with Candy Coat

By Kat Hill | 12 January 2019

Top up your tekking kit with Candy Coat’s range of nail care tools. Made from stainless steel, the range sees a variety tool for nail services. Available in a Candy Coat’s iconic pink colouring, the tool are also available in luxurious gold and rainbow effect colour ways. The range sees three…

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Cuccio UK welcomes two new educators

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2019

Cuccio UK has welcomed two new educators to its team. Katerina Kyriacon and Rachael Rowley completed an extensive, 3-day programme to meet the requirements. Liz Richards, national sales and education manager, along with educator, Charlotte Davies put them through their paces. Successfully completing the programme, Katerina and Rachael will now be…

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LeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members

By Helena Biggs | 10 January 2019

Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez has joined the company at its headquarters in Hercules, California, as global sales director. In this capacity, he will bring…

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Beauty takes a technology focus at CES 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 9 January 2019

This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has seen big beauty brands bet on technology, seeing a futuristic vision of skin and hair care. CES 2019, being held from January 8 – 11, has seen dominant brands in the industry investing in high-tech consumer experiences that involve technology such as artificial…

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Create overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2019

IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and extensions. Use with the Control Gel Solution and IBD Control Gel Brush to create such styles with ease. Self-levelling, it…

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Louella Belle appoints new head of education

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before working as a nail technician, developing her skills to then become a full time educator for OPI. Bryony has taught in…

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Cleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range

By Helena Biggs | 6 January 2019

Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top…

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Add strength with Candy Coat Rubber Base Coat

By Kat Hill | 5 January 2019

Offer extended wear time to your client’s Candy Coat manicures with the Rubber Base Coat. Presented in a handy 8ml bottle and brush formula, this base coat flexes with the nail and, when worn under Candy Coat colours, helps promote extra strength for longer wear. The formula boasts a smooth texture…

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CEW UK appoints two new board members

By Sophie Nutt | 4 January 2019

Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK has announced the appointment of two new board members to its experienced panel of industry experts. Offering unique insights and knowledge of the industry to CEW’s members, the appointment sees Melis Del Rey, UK Health and Beauty Country Leader at Amazon, and Selma Terzic, CEO…

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