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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Coors Light colour-changing nail polish you didn’t know you needed
Nail brand, LeChat, has collaborated with Coors Light to launch Chill polish. Chill polish is a nail polish that changes from slate grey to blue when exposed to different temperatures. The feature complements the Coors Light beer cans, which feature mountains that turn a blue hue when the beer is…
Mint Tint unveils its vegan-friendly Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range
Mint Tint unveils its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range Mint Tint has expanded its product offering with its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range, with 20 high-pigment shades and nourishing treatments. Four of the 20 shades match Mint Tint’s existing gel polish colours – Wildheart, Scarlet, Musk and Cherry, with more duos to…
Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch
Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail polish duo. Percy, a creation by M&S, first hit shelves as a gummy sweet in 1992 and is the most…
Embrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers
Embrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers Nailberry has launched its Moon Collection, featuring a trio of dazzling metallic nail lacquers. With three seasonal statement shades to take clients from day-to-night, the Moon Collection can be used alongside Nailberry’s Strengthen & Breathe Base Coat…
Whitney Houston film inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 new nail shades
Whitney Houston film inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 new nail shades Gelish and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer have unveiled the six-piece ‘I Wanna Dance’ collection in collaboration with Sony Pictures. The limited edition shades are inspired by the life and stardom of the late Whitney Houston, and times with…
CND™ unveils 14 shades in Colorworld: its biggest collection to date
Renowned for its six-piece seasonal collections, CND™ is exciting the industry with Colorworld; a rainbow of 14 stunning nail shades that encourage nail artists to use their wildest imagination to create limitless nail styles. “Colorworld is a land of imagination and possibility,” comments CND™ co-founder, Jan Arnold. “Together, this palette…
5 advent calendars for nail fanatics
‘Tis the season of giving – and whether that’s to yourself or to a colleague or loved one, an advent calendar is a perfect pre-Christmas treat. We’ve rounded up five calendars for nail pros & fanatics, with a handy surprise behind each door… OPI Jewel Be Bold Mini Nail Lacquer…
Sparkle & shine with OPI’s Jewel Be Bold 15-piece nail colour collection
OPI has announced its Jewel Be Bold collection for the festive season 2022, comprising 12 shades and three limited edition glitters. “From bold to refined, glitters, metallics and shimmers appear everywhere during the holiday season – and nails are no exception,” says Georgina Emsley, OPI UK director. “I’m excited to…
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