Posts by Helena Biggs
CND™ enchants with 6 nail shades for autumn 2022
CND™ has unveiled its autumn 2022 nail colour collection, designed to bring ‘energy, optimism and romance’ to nails. Featuring a modern, vibrant palette for the season, the six shades in the In Fall Bloom collection offer a perfect transition from summer hues and are available in both CND™ Shellac™ and CND™ Vinylux™ formulas. The shades are:…
Read MoreMinnesota woman’s 42ft nails make history as longest nails ever
Diana Armstrong of Minnesota, USA, has been honoured with Guinness World Records titles for longest fingernails on a pair of hands (female) and longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever (female). The grandmother’s 42 ft 10.4 in (1306.58 cm) long fingernails surpass the previous record holder, Ayanna Williams, by 18 ft 9.7 in. Diana’s…
Read MoreHD Nail TV launches to offer nail education at a learner’s own pace
Multi award-winning nail stylist and educator, Hazel Dixon, has launched HD Nail TV, a subscription service for nail education. Ideal for existing nail professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills, a new series will be released each month based on a system, technique or style. Each series will feature a minimum of eight…
Read MoreScratch Stars Awards 2022: WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Ten years ago, Scratch magazine launched the Scratch Stars Awards to recognise the incredible skill, business acumen and client care shown by members of the UK nail industry. Since the first awards ceremony at London’s iconic Café de Paris in 2012, we have crowned 181 Scratch Stars, with 18 names being added to the roster…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity launches raffle to support industry beneficiaries
The Hair & Beauty Charity has launched its annual raffle to raise funds for its hair, beauty and barbering beneficiaries. The proceeds from each £1 ticket will go towards industry individuals and their families who are facing difficult times due to circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial hardship. Prizes include £1,000 cash, gift vouchers up…
Read MoreIntroducing VORTEX: The portable nail dust collector from Gelish
Capture dust from filing and keep air clean with VORTEX, the portable nail dust collector from Gelish. Super slim and space-saving, it’s roughly the size of a copy of Scratch magazine – perfect for both in-salon or mobile techs, and has an elevated flip stand. Combining quiet operation with maximum dust removal, the VORTEX operates…
Read MoreCheese scented nail polish? Yes, it’s a thing.
While we’re still talking about Nails.INC’s delectable chocolate-themed collaboration with Magnum – and now the brand has taken its food-meets-fingernails partnerships to a new level with cheese-scented nail polish. Now, you may be thinking it’s a little late for an April Fool’s – but this is no fib, as Nails.INC has teamed up with much-loved…
Read MoreNailympia Orlando 2022: Meet the winners!
Nailympia Competitions returned to the Premiere Orlando show floor 5-6 June 2022, welcoming an incredible lineup of global judges and talented competitors across three divisions. Check out the winners below… GEL POLISH MANICURE Division 1 3rd – Jacquelyn Williams – USA 2nd – Erica Werthing – USA 1st – Kseniia Avilla – Cuba Division 2…
Read MoreBBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills to host Scratch Stars Party 2022
Scott Mills, host of BBC Radio 1’s The Scott Mills Show and Official Chart, is to host the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 24 July. Scott’s BBC Radio 1 show has created some of the most popular radio features ever, from Flirt Divert, Playground Insults and the world famous Innuendo Bingo. He joined former Scratch…
Read MoreBABTAC & CIBTAC CEO recognised in Queen’s 2022 Birthday Honours List
Lesley Blair, CEO of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) has been awarded an MBE for services to the British beauty industry in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. Lesley, who has joined the judging panel for the 2022 Scratch Stars Awards,…
Read MoreNail Safari returns for 5 days of animal fun & educational activities
The Nail Safari – Paw & Claw is returning to Shepreth Wildlife Park, Cambridge, 21- 25 November 2022. The annual five-day intensive educational event is solely focused on nails. Hosted by Marian Newman BEM, Jennie Nippard & Alex Fox, the event presents top class nail educators showcasing a wide array of nail courses alongside zoo…
Read MoreCND™ unveils 7-piece Pro Skincare range for hand & foot treatments
CND™ has unveiled Pro Skincare, a professional range of skincare-inspired spa products to elevate hand and foot treatments. The vegan, eco-friendly range will launch in the UK on 31 May 2022 and has been co-developed with skincare experts and nail professionals. All seven products are housed in 100% recycled packaging. “CND is committed to advancing…
Read MoreNail Nerds competition launches to ignite creativity amongst nail community
‘Nail Nerds’, a community group on Facebook, has launched a nail art competition running online from 7 May until 19 June 2022. “We want to bring to nail community together, and rekindle a passion for nails.” comments Nail Nerds admin, Lauren Nicholson. “Lockdown hit us all hard, and we want to give contestants a reason…
Read MoreSculpt & shape nails with NSI’s 8 Balance Elite Hard Gels
NSI has unveiled the Balance Elite system; eight HEMA-free hard gels designed for all levels of nail technician. Researched, developed and manufactured by NSI in the USA, the gels have a self-levelling formula and will still in place while sculpting. Suitable to create any length of nail enhancement, the gels have been run through different…
Read MoreMillie Kendall honoured with OBE at Buckingham Palace ceremony
Millie Kendall, British Beauty Council CEO & co-founder of Brandstand Communications, received an OBE for services to hair and beauty on 4 May at a Buckingham Palace ceremony. Kendall, who has over 30 years’ experience creating and marketing beauty brands, was originally awarded an MBE in 2007 for services to the cosmetics industry, and the…
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