Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5
Hey Scratch readers! This week, fairytale week has returned and it’s a favourite of mine. We didn’t have as many manicures to prepare this week due to sickness but we were still there to create dramatic nail art for different characters. Here is a couple of my personal favourite looks from this…
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How to choose the right beginner nail course for you
Navigating the first steps of your nail journey can be tricky due to the range of options presented to you. When researching training providers, there are a number of things to look out for: thorough teachings of nail anatomy, chemistry, hygiene and safety in the workplace, natural nail care and…
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Scentered releases hand wash & lotion duo to help de-stress
Beauty brand, Scentered, has released a hand wash and lotion duo; designed to help release day-t0-day tension. The brand, which focuses on producing products that help busy individuals to stop, inhale and reset your mood has incorporated a balancing and uplifting blend of chamomile, neroli and mandarin into the duo…
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Wrist rests launched to ease pain caused by nail tekking
A sole trader from Sheffield has launched an online shop selling wrist rests to help ease the pain that can be caused by nail tekking. GB Wrist Rests retails rests that are constructed with heavy duty, wipe-clean vinyl, two inches of memory foam for comfort and suckered feet at the…
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Perfect prep with Americanails Stainless Steel Filing System
Americanails has launched its Stainless Steel Filing System, featuring a Stainless Steel Nail File Kit and Stainless Steel Pedicure File Kit. Americanails Stainless Steel Nail File Kit This fully sanitisable and immersible stainless steel nail file features durable construction with the right amount of flexibility for optimal performance. The kit…
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Celebrating with Nailpad
Scratch’s Kat headed to Ealing, London, to help celebrate the official launch of Nailpad. Held at a local eatery, Osteria Del Portico, the evening was a celebration of the twin’s invention. Guests included Tori Deely and Carrie Salmons’ family and friends, as well as members of the press and local community.…
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Create decadent nail looks with new Cuccio Soirée collection
Cuccio welcomes eight new nail shades for winter 2019; each one decadent, shimmering and ideal for chic party season manicures. Available in both Cuccio Colour (lacquer) and Cuccio Veneer (gel polish), the shades include bold red Dance, Dance, Dance, shimmering scarlet 3,2,1 Kiss, and deep purple Cheers To New Years.…
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Dipt Nails adds three powder shades to collection for winter
Dipt Nails has added three shades to its dip powder nail range; ideal for wintry manicures. Enabling fast, easy and effective nail colour, Dipt is developed using a medical-grade resin and a finely milled coloured powder. It affords a high shine, durable nail finish in around 30 minutes. The new…
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Treatwell collaborates with psychologist to promote ‘mindful manicures’
Beauty booking platform, Treatwell, has collaborated with psychologist, Suzy Reading, to promote self-care and mindfulness in over 100 UK salons via the Mindful Mani campaign. It comes as the company’s research shows that Treatwell customers value their emotional wellbeing as important as their physical health, however they also feel that…
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Spongellé adds eight fragranced hand creams to range
Body care brand, Spongellé, has added eight sumptuous hand creams to its range of fragrance-infused products. The brand, renowned for its sponges and pedi buffers, packs its products with ingredients to smooth, soften and indulge the skin, with each product containing a scent crafted by a European fragrance house. Ideal…
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MANI MONDAY: Dreamy celestial
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love these dreamy celestial nails created by Sophie of Rainbow Nails, Plymouth, using Magpie Beauty products. The nail look was inspired by Australian-based celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose, who originally posted the celestial manicure on…
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MANI MONDAY: Delicate jewels
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! As the weather makes its mind up and we’re constantly caught in what feels like the transition between summer and autumn, it can be tricky over the next couple of weeks for clients to decide whether they…
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American salon chain introduces virtual reality mani/pedi experience
US nail salon chain, Bellacures, has introduced a unique addition to its manicure and pedicure services; virtual reality headsets that transport the client to a peaceful destination. The immersive experience involves the client wearing a virtual reality headset that will showcase scenes from the destination of their choice; from a…
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A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell
Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips,…
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Nail mani & pedi treatments with Kaeso kits
Kaeso has unveiled a new look to its Manicure and Pedicure Kits. Ideal for retail too, the kits contain the full range for in-salon treatments in an easy to carry, biodegradable carton. The Manicure Kit includes: Red Berry Splash Hand Soak 195ml Pink Grapefruit Drizzle Hygiene Spray 195ml Mulberry &…
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