CIDESCO endorses NailKnowledge online learning platform
World standard for beauty and spa therapy, CIDESCO International, has approved and endorsed the NailKnowledge virtual learning platform; conceptualised by a team of experts including industry aficionado, Marian Newman BEM. It offers a flexible, interactive and visual way to learn online. Within the NailKnowledge online platform is a diploma that…
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Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-On Builder Gel
Add length & strength to nails with Gelish’s Brush-on Builder Gel Gelish has launched Brush-On Builder Gel to extend, overlay, build and support the creation of nail art. With a self-levelling formula, the product provides over 21 days’ wear and offers a clear, bubble-free finish. The builder gel can also…
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Mint Tint unveils its vegan-friendly Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range
Mint Tint unveils its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range Mint Tint has expanded its product offering with its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range, with 20 high-pigment shades and nourishing treatments. Four of the 20 shades match Mint Tint’s existing gel polish colours – Wildheart, Scarlet, Musk and Cherry, with more duos to…
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Glitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy
Glitterbels partners with Irish distributor, Creative Academy The Staffordshire-based nail brand is now distributed exclusively in Ireland by Dublin-based company, Creative Academy. Glitterbels’ range of colour and glitter acrylic powders, hema-free gel polish, brush-on builder gel, loose glitter and essentials is the newest addition to Creative Academy’s portfolio of professional nail…
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How the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry
How the Energy Bills Discount Scheme affects the nail & beauty industry The government has announced the introduction of the new ‘Energy Bills Discount Scheme’ for UK businesses, charities and the public sector, ahead of the current scheme ending in March. The new scheme means that all eligible UK businesses…
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The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel
The GelBottle Inc launches capsule clothing collection, TGB Apparel The professional nail brand has released four genderless luxe-apparel pieces. TGB Apparel features versatile hoodies, joggers, sweaters and t-shirts, which are available in three colourways – all with a neutral washed-effect. Dark grey colourway, charcoal, is designed to be a timeless…
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Petit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair
Petit Townhouse opens at House of Elemis, London Mayfair Scratch Star’s Nail Salon of the Year, Townhouse, has announced the launch of its ninth nail salon, Petit Townhouse Mayfair at Elemis’ flagship spa The House of Elemis. A few minutes walk from Bond Street tube station, the salon offers the…
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Nailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions
Nailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, has revealed the nail art themes for its online competitions at Nailympia London 2023. The competition will take place on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October at leading trade beauty exhibition, Olympia Beauty.…
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Lecenté unveils its January Education Enrolment Week
In celebration of its award winning education courses, Lecenté are holding an online enrolment week between 9-13 January, with Lives from educators aiming to inform and inspire, tutorials and exclusive booking deals on courses. The deals include: £100 Gift Voucher when booking the NEW Manicure and Gel Polish Beginner…
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Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros
Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros In 2022, nail educator and business owner, Rebecca Orme launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, aimed to help nail technicians organise their business- and now, it is back with updates to help you achieve success even easier. “I felt after speaking…
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Nail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio
Nail & Beauty Excellence adds e-file & gel colour collection to portfolio Nail & Beauty Excellence, the pro nail brand founded and directed by Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year 2022, Jade Barber, has launched the 2in1 E-file and Vintage Dusk gel polish collection. The portable and cordless E-file can…
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Karen Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio
Karen Betts adds LASH DENSITY treatment to PMU portfolio The UK authority in permanent make-up, who heads up an empire of beauty brands, including Nouveau Lashes, HD Brows and K.B. Pro, has launched an eye enhancing technique for fuller looking lashes. Available in all Karen Betts clinics (London, Cheshire and…
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Townhouse salon expands into Bristol with Cribbs Causeway location
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded further with its Cribbs Causeway salon in Bristol. The salon is Townhouse’s second location outside of London, in H Beauty Bristol, located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Boasting celebrity clientele including Drake, Kim Cattrall and Emilia Clarke, Townhouse’s Cribbs…
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Revealed: The most popular Scratch cover of 2022
Revealed: The most popular Scratch cover of 2022 At the end of 2022, Scratch readers and nail industry fans headed to the Scratch website in their hundreds to cast a vote for their favourite Scratch front cover of 2022. February’s cover image took the top spot, with 39% of the vote. It was conceptualised by Scratch…
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Nailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023
Nailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023 Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, is expanding into three further locations for 2023, owing to a strengthened partnership with Informa Markets. The success of the Nailympia Orlando 2019 and 2022 editions will see Nailympia…
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