Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
London Business Hub announces support for small & medium beauty businesses
The London Business Hub, a platform full of free business information and advice, has announced the launch of a service to help London businesses, including in the beauty sector, find trusted expert advice and free support tailored to their needs. Launching in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth and supported by the mayor of…
Read MoreM+ platform launches to change the narrative around menopause in the salon
Specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young, has launched the M+ (The Menopause Plus) platform. Best known for her cancer training for beauty pros and Beauty Despite Cancer skincare line, Jennifer’s M+ forum is designed to make the narrative around menopause more positive. The website is packed with research and…
Read MoreTariffs to be dropped on imports of US manufactured nail products
From June 1 2022, the United States will end tariffs on American manufactured manicure and pedicure products to the UK. At present, the tariff imposed is 25%, which has had a significant impact on the sales and profitability of UK beauty businesses who import and also resell American manufactured nail products. The rollback of the…
Read MoreHarry Styles’ Pleasing brand unveils ‘Shroom Bloom’ nail polish set
After the debut of his beauty line, Pleasing, in November, which saw a 3,329% increase in searches for ‘easy male nail art’, Harry Styles is making headlines in the beauty world once again. The pop star/actor has added a second collection to Pleasing’s product portfolio, titled ‘Shroom Bloom’. Marking a move way from the brand’s…
Read MoreMeet the designer empowering women in tech through nail art
Stemming from a long-standing interest in how female-oriented technical fields are not respected in the same way as their male counterparts, US technology designer, Joselyn McDonald, started using nail art to explore how the traditionally feminine nail profession can be used for technological advancement. Her high-tech nail designs can pay for the bus, store files…
Read MoreCheck out the full body device lighting up beauty salons nationwide
Offering a bundle of benefits in just one treatment, the Body Boost Bed from Beam Supreme Ltd. is a full body device utilising photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy, a non-thermic light therapy that is making waves in the beauty sphere. EU medically certified and with thousands of studies and hundreds of trials evidencing the benefits of PBM,…
Read MoreNeed help to run your beauty business smoothly? Get your own digital assistant with Pocket PA
When Caroline Syson’s daughter, Megan, decided to become a freelance lash technician but had no business or financial management experience, Caroline knew she had to find an app to help her. After struggling to find any that combined day-to-day admin and practical work in a single, easy-to-use tool, Caroline took it upon herself to create…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week day 4 & 5: Nails to note
London Fashion Week concluded its showcase of autumn/winter styling yesterday, with an array of not only spectacular fashion choices but also nail looks. Here, Scratch takes a look at the nail styles not to miss from the last two days of Fashion Week. For the Emilia Wickstead showcase, it was app for at-home beauty treatments,…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team for Edward Crutchley
Outside of the Bargehouse, a four storey industrial warehouse space next to the Thames, Storm Eunice is battering London. With a red weather warning and everyone advised to stay inside, the streets are empty, helping to provide an eery but fitting atmosphere for British designer, Edward Crutchley‘s autumn/winter 2022 show taking place on London Fashion…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week day 1-3: Nails to note
Despite England being hit by two storms and severe disruptions since Friday, one place that has remained as dynamic as ever is the capital, celebrating bold and escapist style and nail looks with London Fashion Week. Here, Scratch takes a look at the nail styles not to miss from the first three days of Fashion…
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: Top runway nail looks
New York Fashion Week kicked off on 11 February, bringing with it an array of standout and glamorous fashion, makeup, hair and of course, nail looks. We’ve rounded up some of the best (and boldest) manicures from the autumn/winter 2022 runway below. @byjuanalvear Self-titled nail sculptor, Juan Alvear, served up these bedazzled extreme length nail…
Read MoreSally Hansen unveils virtual try-on tool for nail colour
Nailcare brand, Sally Hansen, has partnered with beauty tech solutions provider, Perfect Corp., to launch an advanced nail colour virtual try-on experience. The digital feature is the first-to-market application of Perfect Corp.’s AgileHandTM Technology, which allows consumers to view hundreds of Sally Hansen nail colour and finish options on a live moving image of their…
Read MoreLooking for salon workwear that combines professionalism, comfort & style? Check out Funky Scrubs
UK brand, Funky Scrubs®, is striving to change perceptions of workwear for the beauty industry and beyond. Recognising that a professional brand image is a direct reflection of your business but also that you need to feel comfortable in the workplace, Funky Scrubs® was founded by Jo Minchin and Lyndsey Price, after they felt unable…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina
Scratch chats to Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina about her love for nails and her top nail art and industry tips… What inspired you to enter the nail world? I have always enjoyed getting creative and having my nails done, but I thought that hairdressing was my lifelong passion. After qualifying as…
Read MoreLooking to make your nail space greener? Check out REM’s sustainable furniture
REM has added to its range of salon and spa furniture with items made from sustainably and locally sourced materials. The range includes chairs and nail desks as well as a pedispa, display stand and reception desk. In order to reduce the company’s carbon footprint, around 95% of REM’s product range is manufactured in the…
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