Get the look: Kim Kardashian’s GQ Awards chocolate nail style
TV personality & business owner, Kim Kardashian, was awarded the Tycoon of the Year award at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, showcasing a chocolate brown nail look created using CND™ products. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly impacted culture, fashion, entertainment and sports in 2023, at a…
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Embrace opulence with Artistic Nail Design’s Dripping In Diamonds collection
Inspired by the opulent allure of the holiday period, Artistic Nail Design has launched its Dripping In Diamonds collection, featuring six striking seasonal shades. Offering three rich crèmes and three sparkling glitters to add dazzling dimension, the Dripping In Diamonds collection suits both colour lovers and those exploring their dark…
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Want nails that dazzle? Add a little bit of Fairy Dust from Pure Nails
Transform nails into dazzling seasonal styles with Pure Nails’ Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat, Fairy Dust. Featuring mesmerising multi-coloured glitter to suit a range of sparkling seasonal looks, complete Halo Gel Polish application with the Fairy Dust Glitter Non-Wipe Top Coat for a festive finish over any shade. Packaged in a…
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UK-made gel polish storms market with commitment to sustainability
Introducing This Is Gel – a gel polish brand born out of one nail pro’s desire to offer a luxury range at a competitive price – and support the UK economy. The brand, which launched in October 2023 with a capsule collection of eight shades, is the brainchild of Becci…
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21 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics
Feeling festive? Scratch rounds up 20 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics… 1. Mii Colour Confidence Trio Set The Colour Confidence Trio Set of Colour Confidence nail polishes offers three colourways, including festive reds and seasonal purples in a range of finishes, presented in a retail-friendly box. 2. Lecenté…
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BABTAC launches Beauty Broadcasts series to help beauty professionals upskill
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has introduced Beauty Broadcasts, a series of webinars aimed at supporting the beauty industry in upskilling and keeping its professionals informed. Accessed via BABTAC’s online member lounge, the webinars delve into relevant topics impacting beauty therapists and salon owners, available for…
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Spread Christmas cheer with these 5 Lecenté glitter nail colours
Bring festive fun to nails for 2023, with Lecenté’s Christmas in Colour collection. It features five diverse Create Gel Polishes, ranging from classic Christmas red to playful purple – each with a magical, holographic glitter finish that is perfect for party season. The shades are: Candy Cane Lane: vibrant red…
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British Safety Council funding given to HandsHQ to support SME workplace wellbeing
Health and safety software company, HandsHQ, has become the latest beneficiary of the British Safety Council‘s Keep Thriving initiative to expand mental health support, and offer business and life coaching to its employees. After the attendance of a three-hour workshop helping SMEs develop a wellbeing strategy and proposals for their…
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The Nail Lab moves into gel product market with Hema-free NU:gel launch
Launching with seven shades of builder gel and seven shades of gel polish, The Nail Lab has introduced its NU:gel range. Founded by multi-Scratch Star award winner, nail technician & educator, Paulina Zdrada, The Nail Lab has expanded its product offering with the launch of its NU:gel system. The NU:gel…
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NHBF appoints Caroline Larissey as chief executive
Caroline Larissey has been appointed as chief executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), following the retirement of former chief executive, Richard Lambert. Formerly the NHBF‘s director of quality & standards, Caroline has been recognised amongst the first ever Powerlist, which celebrates inspirational women in Trade Associations. She…
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Truro & Penwith Nail Technology students shine in spooky themed nail art contest
Nail Technology students at Truro & Penwith College showed off their handiwork in a Halloween themed nail art competition, with a crime scene style scooping first place. The task, assigned by Level 2 & 3 Nail Services lecturer, Sarah Brenton-Sara, was to complete a Halloween nail art style – and…
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Want to lift lashes & enhance brows? You can with this one LASHUS product
LASHUS, the professional brand that enhances a client’s natural beauty, can now be used to lift lashes and laminate brows, saving the need for multiple products and increased expenditure. The LASHUS treatment works by lifting lashes to create the appearance of longer, thicker, more visible lashes. For brows, it changes…
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Elevate Christmas nail styling with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 On My Wish List shades
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their nail colour collection for Christmas/winter 2023: On My Wish List, a celebration of all things merry with a twist of avant-garde flare. Offering mesmerising metallics and classic crèmes, the collection features the following shades in Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer…
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Nail tech launches AI guides for the nail & beauty industry
Glitterbels ambassador, Millee Barton of Millee Barton Nails & Beauty & The Academy Barnsley, has launched artificial intelligence guides. “I was inspired to create these because I believe that the integration of AI technology can revolutionise the nail and beauty industry,” she tells Scratch. “AI has not only helped me…
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Halo channels the festive spirit with 6 enchanting glitter gel polishes
Get set to shine for winter 2023 with the Sparkle Season collection from Halo Gel Polish. Inspired by the sparkle and glitter of the festive season, it features six pigmented, reflective glitter gel polishes, offering eye-catching shine and up to 14 days of chip-free wear. The collection is also HEMA-free,…
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