Posts by Helena Biggs
Love Island’s Kaz Crossley announced as Kiss Products ambassador
ITV Love Island star, Kaz Crossley, has been named as the latest brand ambassador for Kiss Products. Kiss Products offers a vast range of strip lashes and press-on nails in a variety of styles to achieve a number of looks, and the reality star and make-up artist will be showcasing the brand’s launches for spring. Kaz…
Read MoreBeauty brands & businesses to be affected by government recycling plans
The NHF/NBF has warned that hair and beauty product manufacturers will be largely affected by the ‘Extender Producer Responsibility’ to be introduced by the government – which could then have an impact on buyers. Following the government’s launch of its Resources and Waste Strategy for England in December (which aims for all plastic packaging to be…
Read MoreNew initiative launched to champion better education in the beauty industry
Industry veteran, Sue Davies, has launched Nabuno, an organisation that will aid course choices for learners and champions great education providers. “Nabuno (pronounced na-boo-no) is a dedicated education website for the nail, hair and beauty industries,” reveals Sue, who scooped the Scratch Star for Services to the Nail Industry 2017. “Legitimate education providers can list…
Read MoreLeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members
Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez has joined the company at its headquarters in Hercules, California, as global sales director. In this capacity, he will bring LeChat products to the doors…
Read MoreCreate overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel
IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and extensions. Use with the Control Gel Solution and IBD Control Gel Brush to create such styles with ease. Self-levelling, it is easy to use and…
Read MoreCleanse & hydrate feet with IBD’s first pedicure range
Nail care brand, IBD, has launched a four-step pedicure range to heighten a client’s treatment experience. The range incorporates Australian Pink Clay to detoxify and deeply cleanse the feet, as well as gently exfoliate. Enriched with minerals and antioxidants, it also moisturises and regenerates stressed, rough soles for a tip-top finish. The range includes: Detox…
Read MoreAdvance your nail skills at the NSI University
NSI‘s global education team will be heading to Manchester in June to host NSI UK‘s University. The intense three-day training event will hone and enhance the skills of qualified nail techs with a minimum of six months experience in acrylic or gel. A spokesperson for the brand comments: “Learn the technology and chemistry behind the…
Read MoreLuxury beauty destination Nails& London launches revamped boutique
Spa boutique, Nails& London, has unveiled a refurbished site in Wimbledon, offering manicures, pedicures, medi-pedis and toe correction procedures as well as brow threading. The destination focuses on the health and appearance of hands and feet, and staff include highly trained foot specialists and nail technicians. Founded by Donna Haar-Jorgensen in 2006, Nails& was originally called…
Read MoreSecond #NailTecTalk event to focus on nail product compliance
Salon Services is to hold its second #NailTechTalk in collaboration with Scratch and nail aficionado, Marian Newman. The event will welcome special guests to chat in open conversation with attendees, and the focuses for this event are product compliance and regulation in the nail industry. There will also be discussions to help delegates promote and grow…
Read MoreDazzle with the Halo Nails Follow The Star collection
Keep the party season going even on the return to work with the stunning Halo gel polish collection from Pure Nails. Follow The Star features six shimmering shades, each with festive names such as Joy, Peace and Frankincense. Wear as is or use the double-ended Halo Magnet to pull through flashes of colour for an…
Read MoreScratch unveils expert magazine columnists for 2019
As 2019 kicks off, Scratch welcomes new expert contributors that will be imparting wisdom through the magazine in the year ahead. Covering topics from business to media, design to technique and so much more, be inspired by those that have – and are – making waves across the nail sector. We welcome for 2019: Tracey…
Read MoreCreate eye-catching looks in a flash with ASP Quick Dip in Paparazzi
With a ‘Dip & Done’ ethos, the Paparazzi Acrylic Powder collection from ASP affords stunning, sparkly enhancements in a flash. Offering the wearability of a soak-off gel and the durability of acrylic, the ASP Quick Dip system allows for speedy overlays, with full set application in 20-25 minutes. Odourless and easy to apply, the system now…
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe inspires Gelish & Morgan Taylor nail colour collections
Old Hollywood and Marilyn Monroe have inspired the winter 2018 nail colour collections from Gelish and Morgan Taylor. “My fans want me glamorous. I won’t ever let them down.” – Marilyn Monroe Forever Fabulous features 12 classic and vibrant tones to leave a lasting impression, with the hues also available in Gelish Dip. “Marilyn Monroe…
Read MoreLight up the night with CND™’s holiday nail colour collection
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, CND™ has twinkling shades to suit with its glitzy holiday collection, Night Moves. The four shades are available in CND™ SHELLAC and VINYLUX formulas to complement the party outfits of clients. The hues are glistening red, Kiss of Fire, fizz-inspired gold Bellini, twinkling silver After Hours and shiny pink-greige, Soiree…
Read MoreEmbrace cool tones this winter with ASP’s Highlight range
ASP has unveiled The Highlight collection; four cool, on-trend hues that are perfect for the current season. Available in gel polish for up to three weeks’ wear, the shades include: Natura – a creamy nude-pink Spectra – a stunning rose gold sparkle Viva – a creamy grey Fantasia – a lilacy shimmer ASP Signature gel…
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