NailKind adds 5 pastel shades to range
Nail polish brand, NailKind, has revealed Sweet Spring, a polish collection of pastel hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients. “We all need a little touch of colour to bring a little bit of sunshine and happiness and…
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Beauty Backed secures Trust status to help beauty pros get back to work
The Beauty Backed initiative, launched in August 2020 by Caroline Hirons to raise funds for and support the beauty sector, is now a Trust. It is hopeful that this status will support as many beauty professionals as possible in the return to work when permitted, following the coronavirus pandemic. A…
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imix: Your questions answered!
The innovative imix device for effortlessly mixing nail lacquers and gel polishes launched on 1 March to widespread acclaim across the nail sector. The handy hands-free mixing device alleviates the stress on the wrists through regular shaking and supports perfect colour application. It uses magnetic mixing technology to improve the…
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CEW champions Eve Appeal Get Lippy campaign
Industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), is the lead partner for gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal’s 2021 Get Lippy campaign throughout May. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of and breaks down the taboos around gynaecological cancers. CEW will be encouraging the British beauty industry to get behind…
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Add texture to nails with Naio Nails’ Jelly Gel Polish
Naio Nails has launched its Jelly Gel Polish range, comprising 16 colours. Jelly nails are a way to play with sheer colour and add a little texture. Paired with a shiny topcoat, jelly nails have a coloured glass-like finish. The 16 colours available from Naio are all transparent and are all…
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Beauty bookings see 432% spike after salon reopening date announced
According to Stylist, Beauty bookings service Treatwell has reported a 432% spike in bookings within 24 hours after it was announced salons could potentially reopen on 12 April. After a tough 12 months for the industry, the announcement of the earliest date the sector can reopen in line with the…
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BABTAC Inspiring Beauty Awards winners announced
The winners have been announced for the first-ever BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) Inspiring Beauty Awards. The awards took place virtually with nearly 100 guests attending including Mille Kendall MBE, Caroline Hirons and Sonia Haria to celebrate the champions in the beauty industry who have shown positivity…
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Prep nails for spring with Indigo’s 8 Master of Pastel gel polish shades
Indigo Nails has unveiled its spring nail colour collection, Master of Pastel. Eight candy coloured gel polish hues make up the range, including the lovely lilac Mr. Pancake, lemon yellow Eggstra and cool blue Ice Dream. Each shade offers a glossy finish that lasts 2-3 weeks when used with the…
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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Scotland to reopen ‘from 26 April’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the reopening of hairdressers in Scotland will be phased in from 5 April, with all other non-essential retail premises including close contact services being allowed to reopen from 26 April at the earliest. This date will be subject to continued review and levels…
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Nailympia Online 2021: THE WINNERS
Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the first edition of Nailympia Online. The renowned competition organisation moved online for 2021 following the postponement of its in-person competitions globally due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nailympia Online welcomed 12 categories with three divisions, plus the introduction…
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 7 March
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. Pinterest trend Pastel manicures are guaranteed to trend every year for the Spring season, but for 2021, lavender in particular is outpacing the…
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Free mental health training helps beauty pros spot client struggles
Barber, Tom Chapman, has launched Hair&Beauty Talk; free mental health training to help hair and beauty professionals recognise signs of struggle amongst clients. Chapman is founder of The Lions Barber Collective, an international group of barbers that have come together to help raise awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.…
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Maintain hygiene levels with Essenzza hand sanitiser
Essenzza has revealed its Anti- Bacterial Hand Sanitiser Gel, ideal for maintaining hygiene in the salon. The gel kills 99.9% of bacteria and allows you to moisturise without needing water. Whilst frequent sanitising and washing can dry hands out, this 75% alcohol gel includes aloe vera extract which gently and…
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Unilever to remove the word ‘normal’ from beauty & personal care products
Global beauty conglomerate, Unilever are removing the word ‘normal’ from advertising and packaging from their beauty and personal care brands. This move comes after new research conducted by Unilever demonstrated 74% of people wanting the beauty and personal care industry to reflect a broader definition of beauty. It is one…
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Want your business name featured on cuticle oil pens? MY! Stuff can help
MY! Stuff, by NAF! Stuff has launched – giving nail technicians and beauty professionals the chance to add their business name or logo to ready-to-retail cuticle oils. Creating a simple yet effective solution for pros who want to retail their own brand of products – but don’t want to go…
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