Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection
Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021, Gelish has presented the No Boundaries collection – six stunning and oh-so on-trend nail shades available in Gelish Soak-Off Gel…
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Autumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind
The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind is to launch five timeless shades for the autumn season to see you through the cold winter months. The vegan-friendly,…
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Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy
Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat collection comprises shimmer and glitter shades to suit all skin tones, affectionately named Buttermilk, Caramel, Hazelnut, Praline, Toffee and White…
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In need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros
Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share…
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Feeling fruity? NAF! PRO adds tropical scent to cuticle oil range
Do you want that summer feeling to go the distance? Embrace the sweet scent of passionfruit with NAF! PRO’s Passionfruit Nail & Cuticle Oil. Available in a 30ml dropper bottle for nail techs to use and retail, the oil is also infused within a cuticle oil pen that’s the perfect…
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Here’s what you need to know about the Nailympia Online competition (2nd edition)
Following the postponement of the in-person Nailympia London competition due to take place in October 2021, the organisers have moved the international nail competition online for a second edition. The first edition was a huge success, and gave nailists from all corners of the globe the opportunity to compete across…
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Revealed: The European cities that are best for beauty lovers
Are you a self-proclaimed beauty obsessive? Want to know which European city is best to head to for beauty facilities? Longevita has created a ranking of European cities based on the average rating for beauty services, and the number of services per person. In first place with an impressive score…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2021
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Christy Homolya. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired by ‘Animal Print’ in the bid to win a prize from NSI Nails. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe…
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The customised PPE you need in your salon
British Beauty Council patron, Twelve NYC has launched a PPE service to ensure that basic Personal Protection Equipment is accessible, compliant and cost effective. To support the British beauty industry during Covid-19, twelveNYC, a woman-owned product development company has built a dedicated webstore to ensure basic PPE is easily accessible,…
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Meet the 9 year-old who has launched her own nail polish line
Lola Marie may only be nine years old, but she’s already a business owner and entrepreneur in her own right, having launched her nail polish line Lola Marie Polish to increase awareness of her condition, spina bifida. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal…
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 15 August
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Tiktok or tech-tok? TikTok phenomenon, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY), took to his 11.7 million Instagram followers to announce the release of his Glamnetic…
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These are the perfect 10 gel polish shades for wedding nails
Delicate, sophisticated, subtle… and oh-so chic; the Sheer Simplicity gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc showcases 10 shades that are simply perfect for wedding season. The timeless hues can offer a a subtle, barely-there nail finish in one coat, or consider layering for a more opaque finish that’s…
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Get arty & create gorgeous nail enhancements with 66 Unbelievabel Gels from Glitterbels
Fresh to the Glitterbels nail product portfolio is Unbelievabel; a file-off, highly pigmented and no-wipe gel range. Ideal for creating strong, durable nail enhancements, the gels can also be used with a nail art brush to create detailed designs. Two coats of each gel colour is recommended for full coverage,…
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The hard gel nail system you need to try by Nailchemy
Nailchemy has launched its hard gel system, Origin Hard Gel. Comprising ten products, the system includes the following: Super bond – a super adhesive base designed specifically to bond to the natural nail, helping to provide strength and stability to the system. Available in 15ml pots. Cool Cure Builder –…
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Country club offers to fix broken nails caused by golfing at onsite beauty salon
A beauty salon is to be installed at the Calderfields Hotel Golf and Country Club in Walsall to fix broken nails that occur during a round of golf. Bosses said they have received numerous requests from members for a beauty parlour and nail bar, as it is not uncommon for…
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