How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner
Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring…
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Ways to self-care while self-isolating
Salon owner, Natasha Ray, owner of the Noir Men’s Grooming Lounge in Beverly Hills, USA shares her ideas on self- love & care while self-isolating… It’s important to use this time of uncertainty to focus on gratitude instead of fear to help remove anxiety during this stressful time. Focus your…
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Cuccio launches ‘Earn From Home’ initiative for nail & beauty pros
Cuccio has responded to the impact of coronavirus on the income of nail and beauty professionals by launching the ‘Earn From Home’ initiative. The hand, foot and body care brand has put together 18 handy kits that professionals can purchase and retail to their clients to help them maintain the…
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Can you guess the UK’s most Google searched beauty questions?
Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair?…
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Revitalise skin with BeautyLab facial roller
BeautyLab has introduced a dual-ended amethyst crystal facial roller to its luxurious skincare range. The amethyst crystal facial roller, handcrafted from natural amethyst crystal and described by the brand as ‘the ultimate jewel in the crown of any age-defying skincare routine’, helps to revitalise complexions, promote circulation and reduce puffiness.…
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Meditation app launched to aid skin woes
Eewee Production, the owner of skincare brand Respekt, has unveiled a beauty-focused meditation app; Beautitation. Designed to be used in conjunction with consumers’ daily skincare routines, the Beautitation meditation techniques are said to reduce stress and, in turn, aid skin woes. On the app, customers can choose from more than…
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Natural skincare with Sienna X
To celebrate the launch of Sienna X‘s skincare range, Sophie and I headed to Mortimer House Loft & Gallery, an upmarket venue in London. The brand new capsule skincare collection consists of 11 products, including cleansers, facial oils and a glycolic and fruit acid chemical peel ideal for signature in-salon…
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The Future 100 report identifies beauty trends to shape the new decade
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence has forecasted 100 trends that will shape the new decade in its The Future 100: 2020 report. The report covers 10 trend segments including brands and marketing, culture, tech and innovation, travel and hospitality, food and drink, retail, luxury, health and finance, and beauty. Beauty trends and…
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Get glowing with new Elemis cleanser & moisturiser
Elemis has bolstered its Superfood skincare range with two new additions – ideal for in-salon retail for home use. The Superfood CICA Calm Cleansing Foam boasts a soothing formula to cleanse and lift away make-up, helping to leave skin fresh and balanced. The cleanser is infused with fermented green tea…
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Cuccio to hold Naturalé product workshop
The Cuccio team is hosting a workshop in Nottingham on 16 March for its luxurious hand, foot and body care range, Cuccio Naturalé. “The event has been put together to showcase this range of products and services, and how they can build client loyalty and increase business revenue,” comments Liz…
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BeautyLab ensures HDTV-ready skin for X Factor: Celebrity finalists
Skincare brand, BeautyLab, returned to the set of the X Factor for another year to tend to the complexions of this year’s X Factor: Celebrity contestants. The brand, which has partnered with the show for a number of years, reveals the skincare journey of the celebs involved… So, another X Factor series…
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Indulge clients with BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set
Encourage clients to practice a spot of self care in the comfort of their own home this winter with the BeautyPro Spa At Home Gift Set. The gift set includes a range of sheet masks ideal for a luxurious spa treatment at home or for prepping skin before a night…
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CIDESCO to open exclusive training salon
CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has announced that it will be opening the doors of its exclusive CIDESCO Training Salon in 2020. Located at CIDESCO’s head office in Zurich, Switzerland, the new training salon will also provide a platform f to produce educational webinars for its…
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Skin talk with BeautyLab & Jenny Ryan of The X Factor: Celebrity
Skincare brand, BeautyLab, has returned to the set of the X Factor for another year to tend to the complexions of this year’s X Factor: Celebrity contestants. The brand, which has partnered with the show for a number of years, reveals the hero product of The Chase star and celebrity contestant, Jenny Ryan,…
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Sienna X launch Skincare Sachets to entice clients
Sienna X has launched handy Skincare Sachets, adding the range to its Skincare collection. Designed to add value onto treatments and entice a new set of clients to try the Sienna X Skincare products, the range sees five sachets. The Miracle Mask Sachet 2ml – with 10% Manuka honey Natural Manuka honey…
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