The Gel Bottle Art Deco

The Gel Bottle Inc reveals six new nail shades inspired by the 1920s

By Scratch Staff | 11 November 2019

Add sparkle and shimmer to your nail kit with the six new soak off gel polish shades from The Gel Bottle Inc. The Art Deco collection is inspired by the 1920’s so clients can step into the 2020’s in style. Those that purchase the full set will receive a limited…

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Nailympia Canada 1200 Results

Nailympia Canada 2019: THE RESULTS

By Alex Fox | 11 November 2019

The first ever Canadian edition of Nailympia took place in Saskatoon 9-10 November, with entrants from Japan, Poland, Vietnam, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Germany, the UK and the USA. Hosted by Aigul Fritzke & Karen Dunn, 161 competition seats were taken in 11 categories, with 43 competitors amassing to demonstrate their…

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Kelly Wells Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 10 November 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, incorporates the bubble trend in her latest set! “To create my latest set of nails I decided I wanted to use some of the new products I had recently purchased from Magpie Beauty. I decided…

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London Lecente Create

Lecenté looks to London for winter nail shade inspiration

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2019

London locations have inspired the names and shades in Lecenté’s winter 2019 Create collection, London Calling. The gel polish range offers strength and flexibility with long-lasting wear and a high-shine finish. Highly pigmented, the colour coats require just one coat and have a 30-second cure time, making it a great…

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Debbie Marangos Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws

By Sophie Nutt | 3 November 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, wears a stunning golden stiletto nail. “I sculpted this set using Team Gorgeous Acrylic System and used various glitters and flakes that I encapsulated. For extra sparkle I finished the set with bling and caviar…

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Katie Barnes L&p

L&P: What is it?

By Katie Barnes | 29 October 2019

A question I hear at least once a day from techs, is ‘What is L&P’ or ‘What is liquid & powder’? It is alarming to be made aware of how many techs don’t understand what liquid & powder is. Understanding the terminology and chemistry behind the products we are working…

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Untitled Design

Peacći launches 12 new shades

By Sophie Nutt | 28 October 2019

Peacći has launched 12 new shades to join the nail lacquer colour range, each of which are colour matched to, sister brand, The Gel Bottle Inc hues. From creamy shimmers such as Plum and Ruby Port to sparkling hues and captivating holographics including Angelina and Snow Queen, the range boasts…

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Katie Barnes Tool1

Nail stylist, Katie Barnes, launches range of nail tools

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2019

Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2019, Katie Barnes, has added a range of nail tools for professionals to her portfolio of offerings. The multi-award winning educator and academy owner has utilised her industry experience and knowledge of structure and enhancements to create tailored tools, which have been two…

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Lip Nv Olympia

An education in Lipnv™ at Olympia Beauty

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2019

The team at The Creative Beauty Group reveals more about a training event for Lipnv™ No Needle Filler at autumn’s greatest beauty show… This year at Olympia Beauty, education was at the forefront of the show. Lipnv™ was honoured to play a part of it by hosting an exclusive No…

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Light Elegance Champagne Caviar

Light Elegance welcomes Champagne & Caviar collection for winter

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2019

Prepare for the excitement of holiday festivities with the winter 2019 collection from Light Elegance. Twelve gels, including six glitters, feature in the Champagne & Caviar collection, balancing complex textures with sophisticated shades and gleaming metallics. “Champagne & Caviar has been created to highlight sophistication and texture that’s on-trend for…

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