Shimmer those toes with NailKind’s 6 warm shades
NailKind has revealed Shimmer those toes, a polish collection of warm hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients. “Gold are a wonderful alternative to nudes and brighten your look without tying you to a certain type of colour…
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Welcome to Nailympia Live with Nailympia Estonia 2021
“The Online competition Nailympia Live is a way to save the beauty industry in the current global pandemic,” cites organiser Viktoria Prihodko. “The global nail service market is adapting and the last six months have been a severe test for the entire beauty industry. The beauty industry is one of…
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US-based manicure robot paints nails in 10 minutes
A start-up company in San Francisco has debuted the first manicure robot, which can paint nails in approximately ten minutes. Clockwork, which has opened a lab, offers contactless manicures for less than eight dollars. The lab’s two new machines take photos of customers’ nails and then coat them with polish,…
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10 art products join the Lecenté nail shop for spring/summer ’21
Are you loving the Lecenté on nails this summer? Then Scratch has great news, the Lecenté shop has added a fabulous selection of nail art products to its collection for spring/summer including brand new foils, pearlescent powders and a brand new nail art product – iridescent flakes. These magical makeover…
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British Beauty Council announce Ruuby as a patron
Ruuby, an at-home beauty bookings service, has been announced as a patron of the British Beauty Council. After a tough year for the British beauty industry, Ruuby is on a mission to change the beauty services landscape through the delivery of speedy, high quality treatments in the comfort of your…
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Malibu inspires OPI’s 12 nail colours for summer 2021
OPI has turned to Malibu, USA to inspire its summer 2021 nail colour collection. This collection features six bold, saturated hues and six neutral shades. All colours are available in GelColor, Infinite Shine and Nail Lacquer formulas. The shades available: From Dusk til Dune- a soft pink Coastal Sand-tuary- a…
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 23 May
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. Light blue nails The light blue nails trend is taking over TikTok right now but what does it actually mean? TikTok users are…
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7 new colours added to the HD Pro Flex It! Base & Builder Gel range developed by UK champion tech, Hazel Dixon
The HD Professional line innovated and developed by award-winning champion tech, Hazel Dixon, has added to its pro line. “I’ve got some new products launching soon to add to the Flex it! Base & Builder range,” Hazel tells Scratch magazine. “It’s been so popular, especially since re-opening, as many customers…
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Seashell nails? Check out this Magpie Beauty nail art range
Add intrigue to summer nail designs with Magpie Beauty’s Nail Art Shells. Inspired by seashells, the iridescent pieces feature a layered, iridescent effect in eight colour ways: orange, pink, grey, blue, yellow, purple, green and natural. The nail art pieces are thin and can be easily broken into any suitable…
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The ‘Be Daring’, ‘Be You’, ‘Be Kind’ nail brand NailKind has launched 6 happy new summer lacquers
NailKind has launched its latest colour collection – All You Need is Fun. With a focus on positivity, these six new shades are designed to uplift, boost creativity and kick start your happy hormones – as your eyes drink in their shades. When having fun, happy feel-good hormones are released…
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Nail Knowledge, digital masterclasses of essential theory for nail professionals, is now endorsed by Habia
As many in the nail industry acknowledge and tirelessly promote the power of education, the team at Nail Knowledge (NK) punches the air with gusto and is thrilled to announce it’s achieved Habia CPD Endorsed Provider status. “It’s really important that this education platform has been acknowledged by an organisation…
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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May
From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…
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OPI partners with the Green Salon Collective
OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella Professionals, as a part of OPI’s parent company, Wella Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. “It is our responsibility to help our…
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What a Releaf! Famous Names unveils care products for hands & feet
Famous Names, the brand behind the IBX treatment and Dadi’Oil, has unveiled Releaf – a comprehensive care range for hands and feet. Described as ‘intentional, effective, efficient and luxurious’, the Famous Releaf range includes: CBD Elixir Soak-A-Lyptus AU Drench Cuti-cal Dadi’Scrub Gold Dadi’Lotion Gold Finish Loosin’ It Foot File A…
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National Occupational Standards for (NOS) are approved for Nails
Habia has announced that the recent review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Nails has been approved and published by the Government. As part of the Habia’s standard setting role, it worked with industry employers to form the Expert Working Group, who’s remit was to review the existing NOS,…
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