Archive for 2018
The importance of looking after your hands at work
As your most prized tools, your hands come under a lot of stress. “As with many physical jobs, busy nail technicians can experience ailments over time, including Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” explains CND™ education ambassador, Lysa Glover. “CTD is the result of repeated ‘trauma’ to the joints such as the wrists,…
Read MoreNail tech reveals #giftofnails campaign
Oxfordshire-based nail technician, Kellie Underwood of Enchanted Nails By Kellie, has launched a project aiming to offer a little helping hand to people recovering from illness. Kellie is has revealed that from 2019, she will offer a gel polish manicure free of charge each month. Open to nomination, the treatment will be given to someone going through treatments…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals that Christmas reds are never absent from her client’s nails this festive season. “With Christmas coming red is never off my desk! My clients love a mix of different designs all done with acrylic. Reds and…
Read MoreMavala supports LCBT at the Ideal Home Christmas Show
Mavala begun its Christmas celebrations early by appearing at the Ideal Home Christmas Show alongside the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT). Following a series of training session with Mavala’s nail care expert, Lynn Grey, the LCBT students were set up at the Ideal Home Christmas Show from 20-24 November using Mavala care and colour…
Read MoreNouveau Lashes founders collect Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Nouveau Lashes has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and a ceremony was held to present the brand’s co-founders, Bridgette Softley and Karen Betts, with the official award and scroll. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognises British businesses and other organisations that excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. Deputy Lieutenant…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Gold finger
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Here at Scratch HQ, we’re all about an understated Christmas nail look – a design that is festive yet glam and on-trend for the Christmas party. This twist on French tips by the team SoHo-based nail studio, Paintbox, achieves exactly that. The look sees…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, has us seeing blue with a snowy set that gives us all the festive feels. “As an educator for The Gel Bottle Inc., I was lucky enough to be sent some new shades from the winter collection, so I…
Read MoreNail Harmony UK scoops Outstanding Distributor award
Nail Harmony UK, distributor of Gelish products in the UK, has been awarded the Outstanding Distributor 2018 accolade by Gelish founders, Danny Haile, David Daniel & Gari-Dawn Tingler. The trio, of US company Nail Alliance, presented the award to Nail Harmony UK director, Georgie Smedley, at an event in California. She accepted the award on behalf…
Read MoreSweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros
Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as the team is gifting a whopping 250 presents to pros over the festive period. To get involved and be in with a chance of winning…
Read MoreGemma Wainwright on her love of Calgel, the nail industry & ombré designs
Tell us about your training… I started my nail journey nearly five years ago. After spending a few months working as a student and obtaining basic nail training, I was keen to move into gel-based treatment as they seemed to be what everyone was after. I trained with Izabelle Hammon ltd as I’d been wearing…
Read MoreMobile nailist scoops London Enterprise Award
Two-time Scratch Star winner, Metta Francis, received another accolade for her business acumen – this time at The 2018 Greater London Enterprise Awards. Presented by SME News, the awards recognise small and medium sized businesses that have achieved widespread success deserving of recognition. Metta scooped the Best Mobile Nail Artist title. Metta took to her the Nails by Mets Instagram page to…
Read MoreUK’s first eco-spa implements ‘clean air act’
Titanic Spa, the UK’s first eco-spa, has launched a ‘clean air act’ to provide a clean breathing space both inside and outside of the spa. Following the statistics that pollution causes up to 36,000 early deaths a year in the UK and the news that London regularly breaches EU air pollution regulations with its high…
Read MoreMargaret Dabbs London opens foot clinic in Harrods
Luxury foot care brand, Margaret Dabbs London, has opened its fourth clinic in the capital. The new venue, in The Wellness Clinic in Harrods, is staffed by expert podiatrists trained in Margaret’s specially developed techniques. The Foot Clinic at Harrods will carry equipment and products to deliver ‘the ultimate treatment for the feet’. “We are…
Read MoreLondon salon teams up with Costa Coffee for festive nail art looks
London nail salon chain, Nail’d It, has teamed up with Costa Coffee to reveal a festive nail art menu. Inspired by Costa’s Christmas drinks and cups, the ten nail art looks will be available at Nail’d It’s salons until Christmas Day. What’s more, visitors to Nail’d It London salons will receive 20% off festive manicures featuring the…
Read MoreGet party ready with new Magnetise lash style
The Eyelash Design Company has added a new style to its popular Magnetise Magnetic Lashes range. Quick and easy to apply, magnetic lashes can simply be adhered by sandwiching the natural lash between the top and bottom Magnetise lashes. The two lashes connect with the small but powerful lashes to ensure they stay in place…
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