SAVE ON WORKWEAR with Buttercups Uniforms
Stylish beauty workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, is offering an incredible offer across its ranges – for a limited time only. The deal includes 3 for 2 on workwear attire, plus FREE trousers and postage! Simply use promo code BUT007 at buttercupsuniforms.com. Go on, shake up your salon wear and spruce up…
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SCRATCH STARS nail industry awards opens for entry
The Scratch Stars Awards – the only awards completely dedicated to the UK nail industry – is now open for entry! Oh, and entry is FREE – so what are you waiting for? There are 18 categories and you can enter up to two, so don’t delay, log onto www.scratchstarsawards.co.uk and…
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NAIL PROFESSIONALS shine at beauty awards
The nail industry shone at the recent Professional Beauty 2017 Awards. Fighting off fierce competition in their categories, Rebecca Abernethy of Matrix Nails and Beauty scooped Nail Professional of the Year, while Michelle Brookes’ Beauty Lounge was awarded Nail Salon of the Year. Held in London, the gala awards night saw…
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CEW HOLDS product demonstration evening
CEW has revealed that over 750 members, guests and press attended its annual CEW Beauty Awards Product Demonstration Evening. The event, which was held at London’s Olympia, saw a variety of beauty brands flaunt their products and treatments. Guests could also enter a relaxation area to receive manicures, skin consultations,…
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NAILYMPIA USA reveals judging line-up
The first Nailympia USA has revealed its prestigious judging panel for the 2017 event. Featuring industry personnel from Russia, Australia and the USA, the 15-strong panel is headed up by head booth judge, Elaine Watson. Organised by Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, and Athena Elliot, Nailympia USA invites techs to perform in up to nine…
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HIGH DEFINITION reveals SS17 eyebrow trends
High Definition brow and beauty experts have announced the biggest eyebrow trends for SS17 – and it’s all about the power brow! Brushed up brows will continue to be in style, and were seen on the runway at Yohji Yamamoto, Versus Versace and Giambattista Valli. To create this look, eyebrow…
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NABA reveal Q-Gels
NABA has unveiled a new gel system. Available through Susan’s Nail Store next month, the NABA Q-Gels are a new generation of fiberglass gels. Easy to work with, the gels are also great for creating the much sought-after look, Babyboomer nails. The range will include: Clear, for base Extreme White,…
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2016 SEES HIGH DEMAND for iiaa training
Last year saw a record high in demand for iiaa training. Across its three brand areas of Advanced Nutrition Programme, Environ and Jane Iredale, over five thousand training spaces were booked across the iiaa training centres in the UK and Ireland. “2016 has been such an amazing year,” Clare Muir, director of training for the iiaa…
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KAREN BETTS demonstrates her skills on TV
Karen Betts, a leading permanent make-up artist, has been demonstrating her expert skills on a national platform. As part of her affiliation with the Alex Lewis Foundation, Karen has embarked on a journey to help founder Alex Lewis, who had all four limbs amputated and part of his mouth and…
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THE CREATIVE Beauty Group unveils new collection
Dream of jetting off to shimmering shores in far away destinations with the latest collection from Gel II. Perfect for soaking up the sun and dipping your toes in the sea, the Seaside Shimmer Collection features a rich mix of subtle hues and vivid colours that transition from spring to summer.…
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HIGH DEFINITION adds to make-up range with brow crème
High Definition, the brand behind the infamous HD Brows, has added three shades of brow crème to its make-up range. Each long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof crème can be used to create any desired brow look; from strong and defined to on-trend and textured. It applies like crème and sets like…
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MAYOR OPENS new Doncaster salon
The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, has officially opened a new beauty salon in Doncaster. Elizabeth H Nails & Beauty will provide clients with a wide range of beauty treatments including spray tanning, makeovers and ear piercing, as well as manicures, pedicures, gel polish and acrylic nails. The launch event,…
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Take the dip with new GELISH SYSTEM
The Gelish team has unveiled the latest addition to its product line up – Gelish Dip System. The new acrylic dip system will see 120 colours available, including crèmes, glitters, shimmers, metallics and five French shades. The shades also match to existing Gelish and Morgan Taylor shades in addition. The French…
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Organic beauty blooms with sales up 13%
New research from the Soil Association’s Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Market Report has revealed that the sales of certified organic and natural beauty products saw an increase. The report also noted key trends to keep an eye on, including the hot trend of beauty products containing extracts from unusual food…
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DOUG SCHOON discusses new book
Renowned scientist and nail expert, Doug Schoon, has been speaking about the release of his latest book, Face-to-Face with Doug Schoon Vol 1. In a recent interview with Scratch, Doug revealed that volumes 1 & 2, which is due for release in March, have been printed in a Q&A format,…
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