Can you help? 9-year-old launches nail painting fundraiser
A nine-year-old girl called Esme, who is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia, and her dad, Richard have launched ‘Esme’s Man-icure Challenge’ to help raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. After being diagnosed with cancer in March 2021, Esme’s dad, Richard let her paint his nails in bold and bright colours…
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Beauty takes the top title for most popular industry on TikTok with over 61 million likes
With nearly half of the world’s population using social media platforms, businesses old and new have been given a cheap alternative to advertise, interact and engage with customers. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has exploded in popularity and now has over 689 million monthly active users. The hashtag ‘#smallbusiness’ currently…
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Revealed: The top 3 brow lamination trends
Lisa Stone, brow expert and Salon System educator shares her knowledge on brow lamination trends… The past year has been a rollercoaster, it’s had its’s ups and downs, highs and lows and has hit our industry hard. Many of our clients have been resorting to home treatments and DIY techniques…
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Unveiled: The 6 Gelish nail shades you need for summer 2021
Embrace bright, fun colours on nails with the six-piece Feel The Vibes Gelish collection for summer 2021. The gel polish shades combine cool tones and punchy bolds for a fun and playful nail finish. “Summer is back and this year it’s brighter than ever!” comments Danny Haile, CEO & founder…
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A Bournemouth nail artist will attempt to paint over 4000 nails over 3-days for a Guinness World Record in support of charity, CRY
On the 6 August 2021, Bournemouth-based nail professional Lauren McBride of Get Nailed, will attempt to set the record for the Longest Artificial Nail Painting Marathon for The Guinness Book of Records. An exciting proposition, Lauren reveals just what she’s trying to achieve during the event. “My aim is to…
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Offer lash lifts & brow lamination with dual-purpose Salon System range
Add brow lamination and lash lifts to your treatment menu and save on product cost with Salon System’s dual treatment range. The three-step system lifts lashes for eight weeks and laminates brows for up to four weeks. The existing Salon System Lashlift range has been developed to work for both…
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Interested in using OPI’s gel polish? Starter kit package available for pros
OPI has unveiled its first GelColor Starter Kit, which contains product to perform up to 100 services. Featuring 10 of the brand’s best-selling essentials, it has been designed to ensure a successful start to your GelColor gel polish services and features: Pro Spa Cuticle Oil Bond Aid NAS 99 Expert…
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“Goodbye for now…”
Hello Scratch readers – Kat here! It’s with very mixed emotions that I write that today marks my last day at Scratch magazine. While I am excited for a new adventure, the decision to move on was not easy after nearly six happy years on the team. When I first…
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Want long-lasting, bright nails for summer? Check out INK’s colour gels
INK London has launched a range of UV/LED curable colour gel, suitable for application over hard gel, acrylic, acrygel extensions and overlays. Be bold with the eight shades in The Flaming Hot Shimmer Collection or choose from eight delicate tones in The Pastel Collection. Standout shades are the punchy Pink Fusion…
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Share your smile with Fask clear panel face masks designed to aid lip reading for the deaf community
A specialist face covering brand has created two unique face masks that even after government guidelines and restrictions are lifted, will be a great option for those that want to keep masked up! Designed for those working in public sectors, service, hospitality , travel, health and beauty-based industries, the FASK…
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Indulge cuticles with SNA’s 5 perfume scented oil pens
SNA Professional has announced the launch of its CUTE’ickle’ pens, inspired by your favourite perfume scents. Made from Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oil, the oils come in a stylish and easy to use twist pen applicator. The scents available: Spaceman- Inspired by the perfume Alien. Spaceman is a rich floral…
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Nail tech named in BABTAC ambassador programme
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched its ambassador programme featuring selected nail techs, beauty therapists, facialists and salon owners from across the UK. A spokesperson from BABTAC comments: “This influential team will support our overarching objective – promoting the very best standards within the industry…
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6 neutral gel polishes added to NSI Pro Polish range
Seduce clients with the sophisticated cool hues in NSI’s latest gel polish collection: The Affairs. Presented in a 15ml bottle, the formula sees an easy, brush-on application. The gel polish boasts a soak-off removal and cures under both UV & LED. The new shades include: Striptease – frost pink/peach shimmer Silk…
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Up-close & personal – get to know a global nail expert judge just that little bit better…
The Nailympia.com website has created a sexy new little section of the website with featured judges . Taking it a step further, so nail techs & artists the world over can get to know the experts behind the curtain a little better, Nailympia has invited judges to answer a series…
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Rewind with 6 retro Light Elegance ButterCream nail colours
Get ready to freak out this summer with the Forever 80’s ButterCream collection from Light Elegance. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection of vibrant neons and softer neutrals comprises six shades inspired by the iconic decade of the 1980’s. Light Elegance ButterCreams are 100% free of HEMA monomer…
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