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Nail tech launches clothing & product line in lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2020

Jaki Logan, of Nova Nails, found inspiration within the weeks of lockdown in order to keep her business alive by launching Break Hearts, Not Nails – a clothing and product line for both professionals and consumers alike. “I started doing nails around three years ago,” explains Jaki. “I was approaching…

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Helen Burton-Ward on maintaining nails & your business

By Sophie Nutt | 5 June 2020

Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 and CND education ambassador, Helen Burton-Ward, shares her advice to maintaining clients’ nails and your business while salons remain closed due to Covid-19… Many of us will have lost a huge chunk, if not all, of our income and will have been inundated…

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NAF! Stuff Pro launches with a focus on salon retail

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2020

After a successful 18 months of trade, the NAF! Stuff brand has split into two subdivisions – the salon retail arm of the business relaunches as NAF! Stuff Pro, while NAF! Stuff will relaunch in the summer of 2020 with a consumer-focused range of products. NAF! Stuff Pro has been…

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Coronavirus: At-home beauty tools top most in-demand e-commerce products

By Sophie Nutt | 2 May 2020

At-home beauty tools have topped the UK’s most in-demand beauty products as lockdown from the coronavirus pandemic continues. From the week beginning 13 April, online impressions for hair scissors increased by more than 3000% with a 500% conversion rate, according to data published by digital shopping specialist RedBrain. Hair curlers…

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Stats show surge in online demand for lockdown nail products

By Kat Hill | 23 April 2020

New data from e-commerce platform RedBrain.com has revealed a shift towards a ‘feel-good’ factor in what the UK has been searching for and buying during lockdown. In the week commencing 13 April, RedBrain.com found demand was up in the following nail categories: Nail art kits & accessories – over 600% Cuticle…

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Nail tech reveals the journey to launching her own product range

By Scratch Staff | 11 February 2020

Nail technician, Jessica Harris, from Chesterfield, has been in the industry for almost eight years – and has put her passion into practice with the launch of her own cuticle oils and hand lotions. Here, she reveals to Scratch how and why she launched the Nails By Jessica range –…

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Care for cuticles with Cuccio Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2019

Cuccio Europe has launched its Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils, ideal for clients to look after their nails at home. Handy for keeping in handbags or on desks during the colder months, the four-pack of Mini Cuticle Revitalizing Oils include the scents: Milk & Honey Pomegranate & Fig Vanilla Bean &…

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Emoki Nails reveals Christmas cuticle oils

By Sophie Nutt | 6 December 2019

Emoki Nails has revealed three new fragrances of cuticle oils in time for Christmas, with hints of shimmer and glitter specifically for the magical season. The new cuticle oils include: Gingerbread, Baby – The sweet and spicy smell of gingerbread with a hint of glitter Eau D’Elf – Minty and…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire

By Sophie Nutt | 25 August 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing in the office! Emma Stanton wears a palette of pastels on her nails adorned with crystals to create a seaside-inspired design. “I created this design using a mixture of several colours all available from Team Gorgeous. On my thumb I used Skinny Dip,…

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Sleep well with NAF! Stuff Sleepy cuticle oil collection

By Sophie Nutt | 1 July 2019

NAF! Stuff has reveals its new limited edition collection of cuticle oils featuring two scents: Lavender and Mint and Eucalyptus. With calming and relaxing properties, the collection is designed to become part of your clients’ night-time routine to encourage relaxation and rest, as well as all-important nail care! The cuticle…

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NAF! Stuff reveals new Sleepy collection of cuticle oil pens

By Sophie Nutt | 22 June 2019

NAF! Stuff, the sister brand to NAF! Salon in Glasgow, has revealed its new Sleepy collection of scented cuticle oil pens. Featuring two new scents, Lavender and Mint & Eucalyptus, the Sleepy range has been developed to act as an ideal addition to your client’s bedside table as well as…

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Nail artist launches own cuticle oil range

By Sophie Nutt | 6 April 2019

Nail artist and educator, Emma Kilani, has launched Emoki Nails – a range of fun cuticle oils to repair and hydrate cuticles, while ensuring nail coatings stay in tip-top condition. The idea Based in Perth, Scotland, the Emoki Nails business is family run and the brain-child of Emma, who has…

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CND™ launches nail treatments in handy pen form

By Helena Biggs | 27 February 2019

CND™ has launched its popular RescueRXx and SolarOil formulas in a handy pen-style applicator. Ideal for handbags and pockets to help take care of nails while on-the-move, simply click the top to release the formula and swipe the brush over nails. Benefits include controlled, precise application, added speed and less…

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Boost nail health with new organic cuticle oil from Kure Bazaar

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

Kure Bazaar has unveiled a new addition to its range of nail care products. The Organic Cuticle Oil  sees a blend of 10 oils, including argan, onagre, borage, hemp, cameline, hazelnut, sweet almond and infusion of rosa damascene. The brand states the oil boasts a formula that is 100% organic…

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