Basketball star, Jared McCain, named as Sally Hansen ambassador
Global nail colour and care brand, Sally Hansen, has announced a partnership with US college basketball sensation, Jared McCain. The brand’s first sports partnership will see the athlete promote inclusivity and self-expression in the sports community and beyond, in his role as brand ambassador. Together, Sally Hansen and Jared McCain…
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Tyler, The Creator & Pharrell Williams collaborate on nail polish launch
Music artists and longtime friends, Tyler, The Creator and Pharrell Williams (‘Pharrell’), have brought their respective brands, le FLEUR* and Humanrace, together to create a limited edition nail polish. The addition to the le FLEUR* line of clothing and accessories is a cruelty-free, highly pigmented nail shade in Humanrace’s signature…
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Nails.INC & McDonald’s collaborate to serve up treats for hands & feet
British nail brand, Nails.INC, has joined forces with iconic fast food chain, McDonald’s, to create a range of quirky nail products. Inspired by popular menu choices, indulge in ‘I Speak French’ press-on nails in brown paper bag-style packaging, gold heart ‘I’m Lovin It’ lacquer, and ‘Gotta Ketchup’ nail polish with…
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Temperature talk: How the cold weather can affect your nail products
Feeling the chill? Scratch explores the impact that temperature has on nail products and serves up practical points to note… Creating a comfortable atmosphere in the salon is important for you and your clients, but maintaining a consistent temperature is also vital to ensure that your nail products perform at…
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Bio Sculpture collaborates with Rochelle Humes & Bryony Deery for nail colour
Vegan nail colour and care brand, Bio Sculpture, has announced a collaboration with matcha and lifestyle brand, Cloudcha. Cloudcha was co-founded this month by singer & TV presenter, Rochelle Humes, and pilates instructor, Bryony Deery of Pilates by Bryony. The pair’s regular workout sessions, followed by catch-ups over matcha tea,…
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This year’s best advent calendars for nail enthusiasts
We’ve rounded up the best advent calendars for nail pros and enthusiasts, with each including a seasonal surprise behind each door… HONA Advent Calendar HONA’s 12-day advent calendar features 14 new products and surprise goodies for nail techs to unwrap in the run-up to Christmas, with two products in each…
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ASHE London unveils 3 summer nail colours named after female trailblazers
Vegan and cruelty-free nail polish brand, ASHE London, has released three shades perfect for holiday manicures and pedicures. Founded by former nail tech & diversity consultant for the legal profession, Ashleigh Alli, ASHE London is committed to championing diversity and social change, with each colour tested on a minimum of…
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Create fun & fruity nail looks with Jessica’s 6 summer shades
Jessica Nails has unveiled its Fruit Infusion collection, comprising six bold & beautiful shades. The collection offers a range of shades in a variety of formulas; Custom Colour and Geleration. The shades available: Fresh Fig- a bright violet creme Papaya Smoothie- a bold orange creme Watermelon- a hot pink creme…
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Luxury without a high price tag? Check out Brush On Luxe gel polishes & builder gels
In just three years, Brittany Thwaites has grown her business from a modest home setup to a luxury salon space in the centre of Harrogate. Specialising in gel polish services, it was a regular client who, at an appointment last July, ignited a curiosity in Brittany; to create her own…
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Jamba collaborates with Color Dept on smoothie-themed nail polish collection
Vegan nail polish brand, Color Department., has teamed up with smoothie and juice bar, Jamba, to create the Jamba x Color Dept. nail polish collection, taking inspiration from four iconic Jamba smoothies for the ultimate summer vibes. Believing that nail care should be clean, fun and inspiring, Color Dept. looks…
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