Seeking baby soft feet? Say hello to The GelBottle Inc’s E-Foot File
The GelBottle Inc has introduced the TGB E-Foot File to help get your clients’ feet silky smooth and summer-ready. Designed by nail techs for nail techs, the E-Foot File features adjustable speed controls (up to 500RPM) and a quiet motor. It serves to eliminate repetitive and rigorous hand-filing from pedicure…
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Cheese scented nail polish? Yes, it’s a thing.
While we’re still talking about Nails.INC’s delectable chocolate-themed collaboration with Magnum – and now the brand has taken its food-meets-fingernails partnerships to a new level with cheese-scented nail polish. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little late for an April Fool’s – but this is no fib, as Nails.INC…
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Top TikTok nail trends for summer 2022
After analysing the top 20 videos tagged with #SummerNails2022 on TikTok, cosmetic surgery experts Tajmeeli have unveiled the top nail art trends for summer 2022. TikTok has quickly become a go-to platform for beauty trends, with the #SummerNails2022 hashtag amassing 4.3 million views across its content. The analysis shows that…
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Nailympia Orlando 2022: Meet the winners!
Nailympia Competitions returned to the Premiere Orlando show floor 5-6 June 2022, welcoming an incredible lineup of global judges and talented competitors across three divisions. Check out the winners below… GEL POLISH MANICURE Division 1 3rd – Jacquelyn Williams – USA 2nd – Erica Werthing – USA 1st – Kseniia…
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Add glitz & glam to nail designs with 6 Lecenté glitters
Expanding its multi glitz glitter collection, Lecenté has unveiled six dazzling shades. Using a range of glitter sizes for the ultimate sparkle, the multi glitz glitters can be used for a full coverage effect over enhancements or to add smatterings of sparkle onto nails. The shades include: Angelite – metallic…
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BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills to host Scratch Stars Party 2022
Scott Mills, host of BBC Radio 1’s The Scott Mills Show and Official Chart, is to host the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 24 July. Scott’s BBC Radio 1 show has created some of the most popular radio features ever, from Flirt Divert, Playground Insults and the world famous Innuendo…
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Beauty supplements see 73% increase in sales
The first four months of 2022 has seen significant growth in sales of prestige fragrance, lip products and skincare, according to a report by global market research company, The NPD Group. The report reveals changes in consumer habits, comparing stats from Jan-April 2022 with the same period in 2019. Fragrance…
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BABTAC & CIBTAC CEO recognised in Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours List
Lesley Blair, CEO of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) has been awarded an MBE for services to the British beauty industry in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. Lesley, who has joined the judging panel for…
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OPI encourages self-expression through 12 nail colours for summer 2022
OPI’s summer nail colour collection, Power Of Hue, has arrived to send a bold message through nail colour. With a 12-piece palette of mood-boosting summer hues, from electrifying fuschia and turquoise to tangy orange and yellow, OPI wants consumers and pros to use the collection to unleash their creativity and…
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Nail Safari returns for 5 days of animal fun & educational activities
The Nail Safari – Paw & Claw is returning to Shepreth Wildlife Park, Cambridge, 21- 25 November 2022. The annual five-day intensive educational event is solely focused on nails. Hosted by Marian Newman BEM, Jennie Nippard & Alex Fox, the event presents top class nail educators showcasing a wide array…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap May 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Magdalena Baranowska. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for May & created nail designs inspired by ‘French Twists’ in the bid to win a prize from Georgie Smedley Group. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer,…
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Got a space? BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies seeks UK locations to host education class
Netherlands based brand, BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies, is seeking UK locations to host education events. The brand is making its way to the UK with a class in Sheffield on 12 June, and is now looking for other locations to host similar events in other parts of the UK. “We’re…
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Behind the scenes: Scratch’s filming with E4’s Teen Mum Academy
Lights…camera…action! Back in August 2021, Scratch was invited to take part in Dragonfly’s Teen Mum Academy for E4, and now is the time that we can finally spill all the details! The programme follows six teens who have already experienced one of the biggest life events there is – becoming…
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As if! Gelish nods to the 90’s with Clueless inspired nail colours
It’s time to channel your inner Cher Horowitz with Gelish’s summer 2022 Clueless collection, in partnership with Paramount Pictures. Featuring a range of bold throwback shades inspired by the iconic 90s film, aptly named to match, the collection offers a formula to fit every nail need – in Gelish Soak-Off…
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Indulge in 6 chocolate-scented nail polishes with the Magnum Ice Cream x Nails.INC collection
An unexpected collaboration has hit the nail world – and it’s sweeter than we could have imagined! Magnum® ice cream and British independent nail brand, Nails.INC, have come together to unveil a six-piece nail polish line, inspired by the launch of Magnum’s Duet Bars. Three sets of creamy nail polish…
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