THE SCRATCH scoop

The Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events & products from the nail & beauty realms

Helena Biggs

Jess Wilkie

Rebecca Hitchon

Callie Iley

In the MAIL... Check out the nail & beauty goodies in Scratch’s postbag this month…

The Bold & Grit SOS Nail Care Serum landed in our post box, to rejuvenate and strengthen our natural nails. The vegan-friendly formula is packed with vitamins A, C and E to stimulate growth and repair while preventing splits, peels and breaks; creating a smooth canvas for product application. Available via www.boldandgritcosmetics.com

The team at Andreia Professional, the Portuguese nail brand with a 37-year history, shared its newest product offering with us: True Pure Gel Polish. Boasting a spectrum of 46 shades, the range is Hema and Di-Hema-free and considers sustainability in its bottle design. The cap is biodegradable, the brush is made from 100% recycled plastic and bristles are derived from plant-based materials.

Andreia Professional products are available via www.nailitlikeapro.com

REPLAY

Getting to know Sophie Donaldson The nail artist behind Scratch’s February front cover image, Sophie Donaldson, spoke to Rebecca about her career journey. She gave an insight into the cover photo shoot, shared examples of her work and served up top tips for nail industry success.

Product demo: INK London Fusion Gel INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, offered an application demo of the brand’s Fusion Gel. The product combines the strength of iJel with the soft texture of Jelly Pro, and Agnes unveiled how the formula can be manipulated for natural nail and tip overlays, as well as sculpting.

Out and about

Harriet Westmoreland & Daisy Kalnina

Managing editor, Helena, headed to an intimate London venue to celebrate the launch of TGB Spa, a range of bodycare products from The GelBottle Inc. The brand’s CEO & founder, Daisy Kalnina, detailed the ingredients used within each product, as well as how the packaging allows for quick, easy access to the formulas for pros performing mani and pedi treatments. TGB’s global brand ambassador, Harriet Westmoreland, shared her love for the products, particularly the Pillow Powder soak, and offered demos to attendees.

Helena and senior news & features writer, Rebecca, enjoyed a coffee and catch-up with Sofia Qureshi and Sue Omar from Vagaro, a software company that provides business management tools for the wellness industry. Sofia and Sue revealed the various benefits of the tools for nail and beauty pros, including an online booking system and the MySite custom website for businesses.

Rebecca was invited backstage at London Fashion Week by session nail stylist, Marie-Louise Coster, who headed up the nails for the Edward Crutchley show. Turn to page 60 to read all about her experience.

What we’re wearing...

Art editor, Jess, chose a bold blue manicure to mark the start of spring. Crawley-based nail stylist, Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel, used The GelBottle Inc’s Cambridge Blue shade with a glossy top coat to finish.