Get autumn-ready with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 seasonal shades
Gelish & Morgan Taylor have unveiled the six-piece autumn collection, Change of Pace, inspired by the beauty of nature. This collection includes the following shades: Dew Me a Favor- ivory pearl Stay Off the Trail- Lavender grey creme Lost My Terrain of Thought- Khaki Green creme Sappy but Sweet- Fuchsia…
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Over a quarter of small businesses warn of ceasing trading if outlook doesn’t improve
A survey of 1,070 UK SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) owners and self-employed workers by insurance provider, Simply Business, has revealed how the economic climate is taking its toll. The SME Insights Report 2023 finds that 26% of small business owners believe they will be forced to cease trading if…
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Embrace Big Zodiac Energy this autumn with OPI’s 12-piece nail colour collection
Embodying the OPI ethos of using nail colour to unapologetically express yourself, the brand has launched the Big Zodiac Energy collection for autumn 2023. Designed to help wearers be “unshakably confident in who you are as your sun, moon and rising”, the colourscope of shades is inspired by air, earth,…
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Escape to the country with the earthy tones of these 8 Lecenté nail colours
Described as a ‘rural retreat in a bottle’, Lecenté has launched The Country Dreams collection: eight rustic gel polish shades, complemented by five spellbinding glitters. Inspired by picturesque landscapes and countryside serenity, the collection offers a set of staple, timeless Lecenté Create colours – from nudes to pinks. The Country…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap July 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Connolly. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail designs inspired by ‘Undersea Adventure’ in the bid to win a prize from Nail Alliance. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Gelish master…
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15 common nail conditions & how to deal with them
Do you know what to do when you’re faced with a natural nail concern? Scratch shares expert advice and product recommendations for 15 common nail issues… Addressing the issue The natural nail is the foundation of any great nail enhancement, so knowing how to approach common issues if and when…
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Eve Taylor London celebrates 60th anniversary
Aromatherapy brand, Eve Taylor London Limited is celebrating its 60-year anniversary. The company was established in 1963 on 29 July by Eve Taylor OBE, who originally started her career within the UK professional beauty industry whilst married and bringing up five sons, and made her formulations from her kitchen table.…
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ASHE London unveils 3 summer nail colours named after female trailblazers
Vegan and cruelty-free nail polish brand, ASHE London, has released three shades perfect for holiday manicures and pedicures. Founded by former nail tech & diversity consultant for the legal profession, Ashleigh Alli, ASHE London is committed to championing diversity and social change, with each colour tested on a minimum of…
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Create fun & fruity nail looks with Jessica’s 6 summer shades
Jessica Nails has unveiled its Fruit Infusion collection, comprising six bold & beautiful shades. The collection offers a range of shades in a variety of formulas; Custom Colour and Geleration. The shades available: Fresh Fig- a bright violet creme Papaya Smoothie- a bold orange creme Watermelon- a hot pink creme…
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Navy Professional launches online portal to simplify the patch testing process
Navy Professional has partnered with entrepreneur, Ruth Sullivan, to launch PatchPort, a digital software designed to make patch testing hassle-free, safe and compliant for hair and beauty businesses – and their clients. Via the online portal, salon and mobile pros can register clients and send out patch test kits for…
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Phenix Salon Suites unveils second flexible UK workspace location for beauty pros
Following the success of the opening of its first UK venue in Manchester, Phenix Salon Suites expands its franchise with the unveiling of its Birmingham site for self-employed beauty professionals. Covering 6,400 square feet, the workspace features a custom-built mezzanine floor, an exclusive colour bar, air conditioning in each suite,…
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Beauty brand founder, Claire Raby, launches campaign to end stigma surrounding aesthetics
Founder of Amica Aesthetics, Claire Raby, has launched a campaign to change the perception of the aesthetics industry and the misconceptions against those who seek aesthetic treatments. Claire is set out to prove to those with negativity towards the industry that, although the reasoning for seeking out aestheticians is for…
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Modelones collaborates with Tom Bachik on Color Cube collection
US nail brand, Modelones, has collaborated with three influencers on its Unlock & Unleash Color Cube collection. The three palettes of gel nail paints are supported by celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik; Touch actress, Saxon Sharbino, and freelance make-up artist & content creator, Joaco Vazquez. A spokesperson for the brand comments:…
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Salon mentor shares marketing secrets of award-winning business in book
Ryan Power, salon mentor, author, speaker & half of coaching business, Salonology, has published his second book: The Successful Salon Marketing System. He and wife, Hollie, owned a profitable, award-winning day spa and salon for over a decade, before selling it to concentrate on Salonology, through which they mentor over…
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PHOTO GALLERY: The Scratch Stars Party 2023
For a decade, Scratch magazine has been recognising talented individuals and businesses in the UK nail sector via the Scratch Stars Awards. For 2023, the awards were open to techs and businesses in the Republic of Ireland, as well as across the globe, via the launch of The World’s Star…
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