Love L&P? Check out Bexy Glow, the brand redefining ratios & nail artistry with its acrylic formulations

By Callie Iley | 2 February 2024

Frustrated with the limitations of existing L&P formulations, Becky Willett set out to create an acrylic product range with a rainbow of shades to inspire creativity. Becky, a professional nail technician, has been working with L&P since 2015, noting that the existing acrylic products she used maintained a wet or…

Glitterbels nail brand expands distribution to US market

By Helena Biggs | 20 November 2023

Glitterbels, the professional nail brand co-founded by Newcastle-under-Lyme nail artist, Annabel Maginnis, in 2018, has launched a distribution headquarters in the USA. The brand has opened a pink-coloured warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia, packed with products from the Glitterbels portfolio – including its Hema-free Builder-bel Gels, coloured acrylic powders, tools, accessories…

Modelones collaborates with Tom Bachik on Color Cube collection

By Scratch Staff | 25 July 2023

US nail brand, Modelones, has collaborated with three influencers on its Unlock & Unleash Color Cube collection. The three palettes of gel nail paints are supported by celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik; Touch actress, Saxon Sharbino, and freelance make-up artist & content creator, Joaco Vazquez. A spokesperson for the brand comments:…

Celebrity nail pro, Tom Bachik becomes brand ambassador for Modelones

By Chloe Randall | 21 April 2023

Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, has been named as the official Brand Ambassador for professional nail brand, Modelones. Tom Bachik has an impressive clientele as a nail pro, including A-list celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian and he will now play an integral role with Modelones in expanding…

Behind the Brand: All about Parisian brand, Manucurist

By Chloe Randall | 23 September 2022

Scratch shines a spotlight on French nail brand, Manucurist, which has a green philosophy & focus on mood-boosting products… From France with love, Manucurist is a Parisian brand which focuses on sustainable nailcare and treatments, with natural bio-sourced ingredients at each product’s core. The brand was co-founded in 1996 by…

Honouring heritage through a passion for polish

By Alex Fox | 15 September 2022

In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail lacquer line, started in November 2019, Kathleen honours Hispanic Heritage Month with the otra noche en Miami collection, which presents…

Susan Gerrard on a year of Mii Manicure + Pedicure

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 August 2022

As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted in her DNA’, Susan Gerrard has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the UK nail industry.…

All about ASHE London, the vegan nail varnish subscription service

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 January 2022

Nail tech turned lawyer, Ashleigh Alli, is the mind behind the UK’s first vegan nail varnish subscription, ASHE London, aimed at those who lead busy lives but still want to treat themselves to a slice of luxury. While cleaning and making cups of tea in a nail salon part-time from…

Behind the Brand: Find out more about Magnetic Nail Design

By Chloe Randall | 7 September 2021

Scratch finds out more about Magnetic Nail Design, the nail brand owned by a Dutch nail stylist… The story so far…  Magnetic Nail Design was launched by Dutch nail stylist Mey Liang. She has grown her career from a salon owner to becoming a leading wholesaler of nail products in the…

Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Nail & Beauty Excellence

By Chloe Randall | 1 September 2021

Founder of Nail and Beauty Excellence, Jade Barber is a multi award-winning nail technician who has been working in the industry for eight years. With over 50 trophies under her belt, she has competed in both online and live competitions and has also been an international judge. In 2019, Jade…

Behind the Brand: Meet the guru behind Gotti Nails

By Chloe Randall | 18 June 2021

Nail guru Robert Nguyen has launched his own brand ‘Gotti Nails’ after working in the industry for over 16 years. After starting off as a competitor, Robert went on to become an international educator for brands such as OPI, Color Club and Entity Beauty, as well as opening two successful…

Behind the Brand: Meet the duo behind Get Buffed Pro

By Chloe Randall | 16 March 2021

Founded in 2019 by nail pro duo Sarah Elmaz and Cathy Burge, Get Buffed Pro was born after they had both been working in the industry for more than 15 years. As nail professionals themselves and using tools every day, they saw a gap in the market for nail art…

Behind The Brand: Meet the mind behind Nail HQ

By Chloe Randall | 25 February 2021

Scratch chats to Founder of Nail HQ, Mark Taylor who shares the motivation behind the brand. Mark Taylor founded Nail HQ in April 2013 as he wanted to help consumers with their natural nail health by creating nail treatments to use in the comfort of their own homes. The Nail…

Top Tech Jade Barber expands nail brand & systems

By Alex Fox | 24 February 2021

Back in July 2019 Jade Barber, an award-winning nail tech and industry educator, launched her own brand. Known as Nail and Beauty Excellence (NBE), this brand has been extended and adapted and now boasts an impressive catalogue of products, a growing base of nail tech followers and promises more is…

Behind The Brand: Meet the founder of Sash Pro Tools

By Chloe Randall | 2 February 2021

Scratch chats to Founder of Sash Pro Tools, Sashanie Gray who shared why she started the brand and the plans for the future. Founded in 2017, Sashanie Gray created her own product range after being a self-employed manicurist and having delved into many channels in the beauty industry such as…