Opi Your Way

OPI encourages playful nail colour combinations & finishes with spring collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 March 2024

Unveiled for spring 2024 is the OPI Your Way collection, comprising 21 shades with a variety of finishes, allowing for an abundance of personalised colour options. From apricot and candy hues to trans-seasonal brown tones, OPI has released 12 shades (seven crèmes and five effect sheers) available in GelColor, Nail…

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The GelBottle Inc adds 5 HEMA-free shades to BIAB™ range

By Callie Iley | 29 February 2024

The GelBottle Inc has expanded its popular Builder In A Bottle (BIAB™) range with the addition of five cool and creamy shades. The Brighton-based nailcare company, also known as TGB, has expanded its HEMA-free BIAB™ range for creating durable builder gel overlays, providing the same strength to natural nails as…

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Fashion Retail Academy acquires The London College of Beauty Therapy

By Helena Biggs | 26 February 2024

The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has acquired beauty education centre, the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), in order to expand its specialist education offerings. The FRA has trained over 13,000 students for entry-level roles in fashion and retail since 2005, and its acquisition of LCBT expands its commitment to…

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Diary of a session nail tech: London Fashion Week AW24

By Marie-Louise Coster | 26 February 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals what happened behind the scenes when she led nail looks for the Edward Crutchley autumn/winter 2024 London Fashion Week show… Fashion season is a great time of year. Even if you aren’t working at Fashion Week, it provides a lot of inspiration which…

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Celebrity nail artist launches 8-day educational programme in Bali

By Helena Biggs | 26 February 2024

Julie Kandalec, the founder of Julie K Nail Academy, whose clients have included P!nk, Emily Blunt and Camila Cabello, has announced her first Beauty & Business Mastermind in Bali, Indonesia, 11-18 June 2024. The eight-day programme is tailored to nail artists, hair stylists, make-up artists and aestheticians seeking to enhance…

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Ctpa Manifesto 2024

CTPA unveils cosmetics industry manifesto for general election year

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 February 2024

As the UK heads towards a general election, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) is calling for the next government to develop a strategy for the cosmetics and personal care industry, to secure its continued growth. The UK trade association, which represents companies involved in making, supplying and selling…

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Cultural Style Week 2024 unveils My Cultural Style campaign with Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi

By Callie Iley | 20 February 2024

Dedicated to embracing cultural heritage, identity and beauty, Cultural Style Week has launched its vibrant My Cultural Style campaign featuring Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi. A week-long celebration of cultural diversity encouraging participants worldwide to showcase unique cultural clothing, Cultural Style Week aligns with the United Nations World Day for…

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Nails.INC & McDonald’s collaborate to serve up treats for hands & feet

By Helena Biggs | 20 February 2024

British nail brand, Nails.INC, has joined forces with iconic fast food chain, McDonald’s, to create a range of quirky nail products. Inspired by popular menu choices, indulge in ‘I Speak French’ press-on nails in brown paper bag-style packaging, gold heart ‘I’m Lovin It’ lacquer, and ‘Gotta Ketchup’ nail polish with…

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Nailympia competition announces return to Mexico in July 2024

By Helena Biggs | 19 February 2024

The third edition of the Nailympia Mexico nail competition is scheduled for 6-7 July 2024, to be hosted by nail expert, Dafne Fernandez. “I’m really happy to see Mexico back on the Nailympia map for 2024,” enthuses Nailympia‘s global director, Alex Fox. “The first two editions were vibrant, well attended…

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Add a touch of shimmer to nail looks this spring with Halo’s Under the Sea collection

By Callie Iley | 18 February 2024

Dive into Halo’s Under the Sea collection, featuring six shimmering gel polish shades for spring 2024. Taking inspiration from the ocean for its colour story, shades include shimmering green Mermaid and sparkling white Pearl. The shades are: Seashell – rose pink with rose gold shimmer. Reef – pastel peach with…

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CND™ & Charlotte Tilbury collaborate with Harris Reed for London Fashion Week showcase

By Helena Biggs | 16 February 2024

CND™ and Charlotte Tilbury collaborated with British-American designer, Harris Reed, to create bold nail designs and vibrant make-up looks for his AW24 London Fashion Week showcase. Renowned for creating gender fluid items that play with themes of masculinity and femininity, Reed describes his aesthetic as ‘Romanticism gone non-binary’, and items…

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Deborah Meaden Small Business Support

Dragon’s Den star, Deborah Meaden, to offer business advice to SMEs

By Scratch Staff | 16 February 2024

NESCAFÉ® B2B by Nestlé Professional is giving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to win face-to-face business insight from entrepreneur, business guru & Dragon’s Den investor, Deborah Meaden. Open to SMEs across all industries, the Let’s Partner up for Good programme will see six businesses win a seat at…

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Embrace the softness of spring with Gelish’s Lace Is More nail collection

By Callie Iley | 15 February 2024

Gelish has unveiled its six-piece spring 2024 collection, Lace Is More, balancing subtle and striking shades to brighten seasonal styling. The collection’s colour palette is inspired by lavish lace looks, creating cool contrast by lining up soft seasonal shades alongside saturated springtime pastel hues. The Lace Is More shades are…

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Nail artist, Sylvie Macmillan, among experts joining British Beauty Council advisory board

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 February 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has appointed a new cohort of industry professionals to its advisory board. The 10 experts, who are from the make-up, nail, fragrance, hair, aesthetics and tech sectors, join the existing 70 board members, in preparation for the launch of a new membership programme. They will…

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Looking to enhance services & elevate treatments? Check out Sweet Squared’s CND™ Online Certification Programme

By Callie Iley | 13 February 2024

Sweet Squared has launched its CND™ Online Certification Programme, offering accessible and comprehensive professional training. Available to book from 12 February 2024, each 60-minute webinar showcases a specific CND™ system, offering in-depth insights and practical techniques to professionals. Participants will also gain access to exclusive promotions and receive a window…

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