Posts by Helena Biggs
Bio Sculpture presents five-piece Dreamers nail colour collection
Embrace the whimsical, dreamlike notions of summertime with the five new shades from Bio Sculpture, available in both lacquer and gel formulas. The hues include: Aqua Clouds: A sky blue colour to connect the senses and refresh a look Wild Orchid: A soft violet reminiscent of the first fragrance of spring Hazy Forest: Garden tranquillity meets contemporary elegance…
Read MoreSuper Nail & Beauty announced as distributor of Dipt products
Dipt, the British nail dipping system founded by Karisma Ahir, is to be distributed by Super Nail & Beauty, joining its portfolio of brands including Zoya and Qtica. The Dipt range reveals 60 coloured powders with liquid counterparts and utilises medical grade resins and a very finely milled acrylic powder to create semi-permanent colour overlays.…
Read MoreBeauty booking platform, Ruuby, acquires elite mobile beauty consultancy
Ruuby, the platform that allows beauty lovers across London, Surrey and Essex to book appointments at the touch of a button, has acquired Perfect 10, a luxury mobile beauty and wellness consultancy. Also offering a way for beauty professionals to fill appointment slots with ease, Ruuby is accessible via its website or the handy downloadable…
Read MoreLondon nail bar, Townhouse, reveals collaboration with Elemis
Luxury London nail bar, Townhouse, has collaborated with British skincare brand, Elemis, to reveal limited edition manicure services. Featuring nods to Elemis’ violet colourway and the exclusive botanical extracts in its products, the manicures reveal bespoke, on-trend nail art designs. Each treatment is finished with the Elemis’ Peptide4 Night Recovery Cream-Oil, which is rich in Omegas and vitamin…
Read MoreInside the star-studded KISS Products party for ambassador, Billie Faiers
Team Scratch attended a swanky London party hosted by KISS Products and Alex Silver PR in honour of a special brand announcement. Each year, KISS Products selects a brand ambassador to showcase its lash and nail products to their greatest potential. Following in the footsteps of Pixie Lott, Nicole Scherzinger and Jess Wright, reality TV…
Read MoreNotting Hill Carnival performers to receive free Semilac manicures
Semilac UK is offering complimentary manicures to performers at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. The UV hybrid treatments at Mayfair Aesthetics & Beauty and Knightsbridge Advanced Beauty are worth up to £50 and are subject to availability on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 August. Semilac UK CEO, Monika Shine, who recently scooped the Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year…
Read MoreCreate eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades
Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle. The hues include Moonstone, Pink…
Read MoreReduce service time with Hybrid Electric File from Gelish
Gelish is to launch its first Hybrid Electric File, designed by top techs to deliver strength and power in a sleek, compact design. It powers at 35,000 RPM and has 8-10 hours of battery life; so is perfect for a full day of mobile tekking. The sleek design boasts a power dock with built-in USB…
Read MoreCreate eye-catching nail art with Gypsy Treasures
Dance to the beat of joy with the dazzling seven-piece nail art collection from Gypsy Treasures. Available via NSI, each of the seven pots contains a mix of gems, pearls and beads to help you create bespoke nail designs. Fortune Teller features chunkier beads in bright hues, while the likes of Enchanted features cool blue…
Read MoreTake the perfect ‘nailfie’ with clip-on Scratch light
Take the perfect nail snaps for social media with Scratch’s handy clip-on light for your mobile phone. With three light settings, you can achieve photos that stun & show off your handiwork to its greatest potential. Suitable for any mobile phone, the light is rechargeable via its USB cable (included), so there’s no need for costly batteries!…
Read MoreRobert Nguyen joins Entity Beauty as creative director
Award-winning nail technician and design expert, Robert Nguyen, has joined Entity Beauty as creative director. With over a decade of experience in the nail industry, Robert has spent a large portion of his career as a brand leader and product developer, working to cultivate his passion of creating products and making noise in the industry…
Read MoreCreate dazzling nail designs with Essence Glitter’s summer collection
Enhance your nail creations with six additions to the Essence Glitter range, available via Bio Sculpture UK. Available individually or as a complete collection, burnish into Bio Sculpture Gel or Evo by Bio Sculpture for a pretty, long-lasting nail look that’s ideal for festival season. The Summer Collection includes: Blossom Blaze Copper Flare Pink Petals…
Read MoreShow some sass with five bright new INK nail shades
INK London has released the Sass collection; five punchy shades to see you through summer into the autumn season. Available in iLac hybrid gel polish, the hues are: i-155 – Comeback Green i-156 – Retort White i-157 – Sassy Yellow i-158 – Quarrel Coral i-159 – Backchat Blue Each is available in a 15ml bottle…
Read MoreAugust cover nail stylist chats muses, manicures & magical designs
Magical, ethereal and with a touch of hippie chic, this month’s cover nail stylist has sprinkled her own style and personality into an concept that ignites interest and captures plenty of attention. Swedish nail technician and Light Elegance ambassador, Celina Rydén, created the image for August’s Scratch cover after discussing the idea with Scratch editor, Helena, at US…
Read MoreScratch Stars winners team up for salon venture
Sue Davies, who scooped the Services to the Nail Industry award at the Scratch Stars 2017, has opened the doors of her salon to session stylist, Stephanie Staunton, who will be providing support and nail treatments at the premises. Gorgeous Nail & Beauty Emporium in Bexley, Kent – a Scratch Stars award-winning salon, was opened…
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