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Up close with Salon System & its treatment offerings

By Kat Hill | 30 November 2018

This week, I hotfooted to the super-cool collaborative creative space, Hunter Collective, in Farringdon, London, for an exclusive Salon System showcase event. I was met with a glass of bubbles, before taking a peek at what was on show. Each corner of the studio saw a different area of Salon System’s beauty…

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Bio Sculpture reveals new & improved gel jar

By Helena Biggs | 29 November 2018

Bio Sculpture has responded to the needs of its techs by unveiling a new-look jar for its gels. Made from recyclable material, it has a new inner liner with straight sidewalls for easier product access and visibility. The metallic colour contains UV-blocker to protect the gel against UV exposure and…

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Strengthen and enhance nails with Crystal Nails Compact Base Gel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 November 2018

Crystal Nails has revealed its self-levelling Compact Base Gel, presented in a convenient bottle and brush format. The Compact Base Gel creates a dense yet flexible coating to help strengthen the natural nail. The gel can also be used to create C-curves, help with nail correction and sculpting nail enhancements…

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Shaped, styled & made up with HD Brows in Harley Street

By Helena Biggs | 28 November 2018

When an invite from HD Brows creeps into the Scratch inbox, I’m the first to snap it up – as the treatment tames my unruly, unshapely brows into sisters that look oh-so fabulous. I headed to London’s 1 Harley Street for an appointment with the brand’s international brow expert, Jamie…

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Sienna X launches very own brow tint range

By Sophie Nutt | 27 November 2018

Sienna X has turned its attention to the fast-growing service of brow treatments and has launched its very own brow brand: Sienna X Brows. Formulated to leave clients with flawless eyebrows, Sienna X Brows is a long-lasting tint treatment range developed to offer a variety of shades to ensure a…

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Staffordshire spa launches training programme for budding therapists

By Kat Hill | 27 November 2018

Hoar Cross Hall has revealed a new training programme – Reward, Improve, Sustaining Excellence (RISE) programme. The Grade II listed Staffordshire spa is on the hunt for therapists to join its team of professionals, where they will be enrolled on its programme. The new recruits will work their way through the…

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China Glaze launches The Grinch themed nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 25 November 2018

China Glaze has collaborated with Dr Seuss’ The Grinch to launch eight nail polish shades for the festive season. The limited edition collection steals inspiration from the wonder of Who-ville and features shimmering glitters and cool crèmes. In addition, three pre-glued designer nail tips, two holiday gift sets and a nail…

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Embrace icy nights with the LeChat Veiled Secrets collection

By Sophie Nutt | 24 November 2018

Inspired by icy winter nights, LeChat has revealed six shades in a range of soft crèmes and a shimmering silver glitter. The new colours are available in Dare to Wear nail lacquer, Perfect Match gel polish and Perfect Match Dip Powder depending on preferred technique and wear time: Private Party…

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See super cyber nail styling with Mavala polish collection

By Kat Hill | 23 November 2018

Get set to create intergalactic effects with Mavala’s new Cyber Collection. The collection see high-shine chrome, foil-effect lacquers in six futuristic shades: shimmering, vibrant fuchsia, Cyber Pink; dusty, rose gold, Cyber Blush; platinum-bright, Cyber Silver; purple shimmer-infused Cyber Violet; glittering gold, Cyber Gold; ice-cold Cyber Blue. The colours are available in…

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Speakeasy style pedicure room for gents opens in London

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2018

A gentleman’s pedicure room has opened in London – offer a menu of manicure and pedicure treatments ‘for the modern man’. Located in a speakeasy-style space at the back of Sharps Barber & Shop on Windmill Street, Aldwyn & Sons was founded out of a desire to make men feel…

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Gift clients a Christmas glow with MoroccanTan sets

By Sophie Nutt | 21 November 2018

MoroccanTan has revealed three Christmas gift sets ideal for retailing to clients seeking a natural-looking winter glow. With Christmas and New Year parties just around the corner, be there for when clients need an at-home solution to a sunless tan that looks natural. These MoroccanTan gift sets can also act…

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Yasmin Oukhellou announced as new Norvell Tanning brand ambassador

By Sophie Nutt | 20 November 2018

Norvell Tanning has announced The Only Way is Essex star, Yazmin Oukhellou, as its newest brand ambassador. Boasting a super-glam reputation, Yazmin has previously launched her own range of lashes and often shares make-up tutorials with her social media followers. Throughout the campaign, Yazmin will share her secrets to staying bronze and…

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Sparkle this season with Seche

By Kat Hill | 20 November 2018

Transform lacquer tones with the three special effect topcoats in Seche’s Special Effects Toppers collection. Quick drying and versatile, the collection sees: Holographic Effect a super shimmery Glitter Effect Opal Effect – an iridescent finish Working perfectly with Seche Vite or Seche Vive Top Coats, the polishes can be used alone or over any…

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Session nail stylist opens salon in Brixton

By Helena Biggs | 20 November 2018

Ama Quashie, a session manicurist, has launched her first nail salon in Brixton, London. The salon’s ethos is to amplify and accentuate the natural nail through premium traditional manicure and pedicure treatments. AMA also has a menu featuring polish and gel brands that are up to 90% natural, vegan and…

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Embrace Glitz & Glam Christmas designs with Leighton Denny Expert Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 November 2018

Create colour cocktails this season with The Glitz & The Glam Christmas collection from Leighton Denny Expert Nails. The collection sees two gift sets containing two complimentary nail polishes: a SnowGlobe Effect Topcoat and complementary classic shade. Making for a beautiful nail look when used on their own or a…

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