NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 17 July
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. Ice-Ice-mani Jaws dropped as Normani took to Instagram to flaunt her ice-sculpture manicure by @sojinails for her recent music video. We’ve all seen…
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5 reasons why the global nailcare market is set to expand 8.4% by 2027
According to a new research report published by Transparency Market Research, the global nail care market is expected to reach a value of just under $21 million by 2027, expanding at an average growth rate of 8.4% from the period of 2019 to 2027. Asia is anticipated to maintain its dominance of…
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Web shops wanted! Brits expected to spend £120.5bn online in 2021
A new report by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) and VoucherCodes has revealed exponential growth of online sales is set to continue in 2021, with £120.48bn forecasted to be spent, up by £10bn from 2020. Further statistics from the report reveal that online sales are expected to make up almost…
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MPs call for statutory regulation on non-surgical beauty treatments
MPs are calling for the statutory regulation of non-surgical beauty treatments involving injectables, fillers, invasive lasers, ‘deep’ peels and other invasive treatments, saying they should only be administered by regulated healthcare professionals. This call comes after the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing has published a report…
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NAF! Stuff collaborates with Navy Pro for charity cuticle oil range
NAF! Stuff, provider of cuticle products and nail decals, has collaborated with nail tools company, Navy Professional, to launch an exclusive cuticle oil. The signature Navy scent is now infused into NAF! Stuff’s cult cuticle oil formula and available in a 3.7ml pen or 30ml desk oil. Abstract artwork on…
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Marian Newman receives British Empire Medal for services to the nail industry during the pandemic
Well! My goodness! What a day! I was given my British Empire Medal yesterday. Here’s how it all began… This day was the end of a journey that started around September time, last year, when I received an email asking me if I would accept the British Empire Medal from…
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Beauty industry undergoing ‘drastic change’ due to technology influences
The beauty industry is predicted to cross USD $58.3 billion by 2025, according to Beautyworld Middle East’s intelligence partner, Euromonitor International. Propelled by today’s digitally savvy beauty consumers, the adaptation of technology in the market has catapulted – particularly during the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a drastic…
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The 4 Sweet Squared nail kits you need this summer
Sweet Squared has collaborated with four talented nail technicians to launch the Sweet Summer Edit. Finding inspiration from the summer season, Jemma Ball, Laura Costello, Natalie Whitehouse and Conni Arnott have created their own CND™ and Light Elegance kits. Let’s meet the kits… 1. Mediterranean Moments by Jemma Ball Jemma’s…
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Technology takeover? Nail art printer market set to grow by 7.30%
The nail art printer industry is expected to grow at a rate of 7.30% for the forecast period of 2020 to 2027, according to a report by Reports Web. The expanding use of nail art printers in retail, spas, nail and beauty salons and wedding studios is also expected to fuel…
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Covid-19 guidance: What you need to do as a nail tech in Step 4
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed that Step 4 of the roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July 2021, with updated guidance for close contact services being published. From Step 4, which resumes on 19 July, local authorities will continue to have the power to place public health…
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5 ideas nail expert Sabrina Malik implemented to change up her nail studio offering post 12 April opening
Scratch magazine talks to Sabrina Malik, nail professional & beauty therapist, SAB Studio – Specialist in All Things Beauty, Birkdale about how she’s navigated her work life in the salon since the lockdown was lifted on 12 April 20021. The challenge: “I have had to change the way we work…
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Shear Haven launches anti-domestic violence training for nail & beauty salons
New training is launching in the UK and Ireland to help beauty professionals and hairdressers identify the signs of domestic violence with their clients and how to respond appropriately. The training, which has been created by Shear Haven, comes after it was revealed that police in the UK recorded 259,324…
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Champion nail artists Steffi & David Fowler relaunch website & add an exciting feature – SNI Nailflix
Signature Nail International SNI presents ‘SNI Nailflix’ – https://www.signature-nail.com/en/education/nailflix/ . This new and exciting digital platform is brought to the global nail industry by Steffi and David Fowler who 15 years ago made the decision to open the first product-neutral education academy, Signature Nail International. Steffi and David had at that…
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Why white nails are trending on TikTok
Move over updating your relationship status on Facebook; there’s a new way to tell the world whether you’re single or taken. Teens on TikTok are painting their nails white to signify singledom, and baby blue if they’re in a relationship. So, why white? According to Urban Dictionary, white nails mean…
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 4 July
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. Harrods to open 3 beauty stores Harrods has announced a national rollout of its standalone brand H beauty. Following the successful introduction of…
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