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INDULGE IN Cuccio Colour mini lacquers

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Cuccio has unveiled its spring/summer collection in miniature form; ideal for retailing! Each set contains a miniature version of every nail shade in the Positivity collection, along with a base and top coat. It’s ideal for gift hunting clients or for those looking to take lacquer on holiday. The colours…

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CUPID CRYSTALS adds to range

By Kat Hill | 12 April 2017

Cupid Crystals has unveiled a variety of new products As clients prepare to slip into sandals thanks to the warmer weather, the brand has launched a new Swarovski crystals pedicure collection – the Crystal Toes Collection. A mix of Swarovski SS12 and SS16 crystals, in rose, opal and Aurore Boreale…

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SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2017 – Meet the finalists

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2017

Here they are; the talented 2017 finalists hoping to shine later next month and be crowned a Scratch Star.  Each year, the challenge gets tougher, as more and more entries amass for Scratch magazine’s industry awards – the Scratch Stars. Following a scrupulous first round of judging, finalists in each category…

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Be safe in the workplace with CIDESCO’s top tips

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2017

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has announced ‘Health & Safety month’ to help raise standards in the industry and improve your wellbeing while working. “While there are laws and requirements that help us maintain health & safety standards, going above and beyond these will be noticed by…

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#MANIMONDAY – Punchy purple nails by Lianne Barrie

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2017

With the sun shining, our moods are elated and bright here at Scratch towers – so when these bold nails hit our inbox, we really stood up and took notice! Lianne Barrie of Elle Nails & Beauty created this striking set based on some ideas her client had seen on Pinterest.…

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ELEMIS unveils Life Elixirs

By Kat Hill | 10 April 2017

Tune into your clients’ needs and achieve true tranquillity with the new range unveiled by Elemis – Life Elixirs. Featuring five new emotional aromatics, each formula is designed to help achieve mindfulness and wellbeing, along with a sensory experience. The five scents see: Calm – Clary sage, rosewood and lavandin helps…

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MOROCCANTAN OFFERS Scratch readers exclusive giveaway

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2017

MoroccanTan is giving Scratch readers a free spray tan backdrop when they book onto one of its courses. To receive the backdrop, worth £59.95 + VAT, prospective students must quote SCRATCH/MT17 at the time of booking. Easy to assemble, the backdrop is more than 2m in height and has an…

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ENTITY reveals new look acrylic range

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2017

The Creative Beauty Group has unveiled a new look for the Entity Acrylic range. The same products, new look, a kit will be available from 15 April with everything the pro needs for treatments. The kit will include various files, NU Bond Non-Acid Primer, UV Top Coat, Fuse Nail Adhesive and Success Nail…

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LIGHT UP beauty snaps with handy Novalash fLASHlight

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2017

Before and after snaps on social media can drive a huge amount of interest – and even bookings –  in the beauty industry, but are your photos top-notch? NovaLash has launched fLASHlight, an on-the-go illuminating lighting system to help you achieve higher quality photographs of lash extensions and more. Designed to highlight…

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COURSE BITES: LCN Elite Diamond Microdermabrasion

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2017

Course Details: This one day course aims to teach the attendee the knowledge required to preform popular Microdermabrasion treatments. You will learn: Health and hygiene Anatomy and physiology Client consultation Contra-indications Microdermabrasion treatment Ultrasound therapy Hot and cold therapy Wellness facial Product knowledge Client aftercare Retail opportunities Requirements: Level Two Beauty Therapy or equivalent required…

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NAILYMPIA USA 2017 – The Results

By Helena Biggs | 4 April 2017

The first Nailympia USA, hosted by Best Lil’ Nail Show Texas, saw a host of talented techs take to the competition floor. Welcoming techs from all over the world to compete across three divisions in nine categories, head judge Elaine Watson announced the winners at a ceremony on Sunday 2…

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YOURS COSMETICS launches new stamper

By Helena Biggs | 4 April 2017

Yours Cosmetics is proud to introduce its innovative Halo Stamper. Designed to make stamping easier than ever before, this product features a transparent base to allow for full visibility throughout a stamping application. It also has a cover and base to keep the stamping cushion clean, as well as a…

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BIO SCULPTURE launches nude nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2017

In keeping with the new season forecast for barely-there nails, Bio Sculpture has released four new Evo colours in differing shades of nude. Miley – a blushing peach with a vintage pink undertone Jordan – a light camel shade Barbie – a classic soft rose Demi – a dusty taupe…

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REMOVE AGE SPOTS with Accurett for a picture perfect manicure

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2017

Take your manicures to a new level with a helping hand from Cryo Skincare. The company has launched the Accurret device, a handy solution for pigment spot removal. Ideal for the treatment of age spots, pigmentation and solar lentigo, the cryotherapy innovation is fast, effective and safe and procedures take just…

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SIENNA X unveils stylish new packaging

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2017

Sienna X has unveiled a stylish new look to its professional range of tanning solutions. The newly repackaged collection sees seven products, including tanning solutions, barrier cream, tan wipes and an exfoliating spritz – all in elegant rose gold and cream toned branding. “It’s important for the Sienna X brand…

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