Italian nail brand, Faby, has unveiled its spring/summer collection; Opposite. Dedicated to ‘the beautiful and amazing complexity of womanhood’, the double-faceted collection comprises six sweet, pastel hues and six deep, seductive shades. Reflecting the diversity of women, the shades have been designed to showcase how both delicate and bold tones can complement…

Hailing from Sweden, Celina Rydén’s nail work sees a slick ‘Scandinavian style’; “My clients choose classy, elegant nails with a pop of nail art,” Celina reveals. “My clientele tends to go with the seasonal colours, but are not afraid to try out new things. All my clients are very different;…

LCN has revealed two new colour variations of it’s popular IT-Flakes. The new colours, which have been dubbed Chameleon Flakes, see FlipFlop pink and green as well as FlipFlop turquoise and violet. Extremely easy to work with and exuding a radiant, reflective shine, the feathery flakes are suitable for full cover…

Add to your Evo long-lasting colour collection with four new house from Bio Sculpture Gel UK. The new additions see Pippa, a watermelon pink; Carol, a peach hue; Amy, a creamy olive; and, Candice, a reflective formula. The shades are available individual or together as a Spring Pack. Shop the…

  Brand consultant and beauty expert, Irene Moore, has launched the Beauty Business Club, an online business coaching platform for independent beauty pros and emerging brands. Irene, who has worked with brands including NYX Cosmetics, L’Oreal, Eylure and Dior, is offering affordable monthly business coaching to members looking to grow their…

Pure Nails presents its latest Halo Gel Polish collection; Uptown Girl. The sophisticated palette of nudes is ideal for the girl about town, offering classic and chic shades to complement any outfit, and the six creamy hues have been designed to be ideal for a meeting or a moment on the…

Travel to Lisbon with the colourful spring collection from OPI. Taking inspiration from Portugal’s capital, the collection features fashion-forward shades that reflect the city’s blend of heritage and modernism. “Lisbon is both quaint and trendy at the same time. The city has become the quintessential European destination, thanks to its…

Pirouette into the new season with Cuccio’s Ballerina collection. New for spring, the collection sees a palette of beautifully muted pink, nude and golden tones. The new shades will be available in lacquer and Cuccio Veneer, and include: Arabesque Par Terre Pretty Pink Tutu Odette’s Swan Queen Rose Gold Slippers Ballerina’s…

Create captivating effects with Semilac’s Cats Eye range. When used with the Semilac Magnetic Pen, the polishes reveals a striking, multi-dimensional look. The range sees six new tones; Voilet, Blue, Red, Silver, Gold and Green. Semi-transparent, the effect polishes can be used under a variety of Semilac shades to create a multitude…

The founders of Ardell lashes have introduced a comprehensive beauty range from the brand. The Ardell Beauty range will be available from Louella Belle and includes lip, eye and brow products, as well as a variety of mascaras and palettes. Highly pigmented with textured finishes, the range boasts long-lasting formula in…

Talented tech, Katie Barnes, has scooped the Nail Professional of the Year title at the Professional Beauty Awards. It’s been a great week for Katie – as she also graces the front cover of the March issue of Scratch as both the model and nail stylist, and she recently made huge waves in…

Show off your extensive colour menu while advertising your business with the new personalised nail polish display frame from Chicybee. The frame includes a nail polish bottle display for salons to show off their lengthy colour range while enticing clients. However, the frame can also be fully personalised to fit individual salons.…

Brrr, it may be chilly outside – but summer will come around sooner than you think, so be prepared for bright nail requests with five punchy nail shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple…

Entry to the Scratch Stars Awards closed at midnight, with over 500 entries received across 16 categories; the highest number of entries to date. Techs, salon owners and nail aficionados were invited to put themselves forward for an award from 1-28 February, in a bid to be crowned a Scratch…