Archive for 2018
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals that punchy peachy hues combined with tropical leaf art have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the simplicity of this design makes it so popular. Its summery but not in your face so even the…
Read MoreCare for lashes with Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser
Remove eye make-up and cleanse the eye area without causing damage to eyelash extensions with the Lash FX Foaming Lash Cleanser. Ideal for extension-wearers to help care for lashes in between appointments, the foaming cleanser offers to keep lash extensions looking fabulous for as long as possible. The gentle oil-free formula is also suitable for…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Monday blues
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Erase the Monday blues with this ‘rad’ ocean-inspired nail art, painted freehand by talented tech, Tan Okamura of Vanity Projects salon in New York. The design sees a clear, high-shine base topped with hand painted art in two blue hues and bright…
Read MoreBoost nail health with new organic cuticle oil from Kure Bazaar
Kure Bazaar has unveiled a new addition to its range of nail care products. The Organic Cuticle Oil sees a blend of 10 oils, including argan, onagre, borage, hemp, cameline, hazelnut, sweet almond and infusion of rosa damascene. The brand states the oil boasts a formula that is 100% organic and helps to hydrate the…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, has us seeing blue with a nail set inspired by the holiday season. “I created them using Glam and Glits Coloured Acrylic, NSI Cover Pink for the nail bed and The Nail Team‘s new Elite Glitter collection, using Diane for the…
Read MoreLimited tickets remain for Scratch’s Summer Party 15 July
The countdown is on… there are just two weeks until Scratch‘s Summer Party – the hotly anticipated night of fun in the capital. The biggest nail party in the UK will see guests indulge in cocktails and nibbles while dancing in a tropical paradise in one of London’s coolest clubbing hotspots, Tropicana Beach Club on Sunday 15…
Read MoreImprove your skillset with one-day courses at The Nail Academy Essex
Are you seeking a one day course to boost your nail skill set or refine a technique? Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Nail Academy Essex offers independent, unaffiliated training, providing a variety of nail courses. Delivered in a friendly, supportive environment, the course are hosted with passion by owner and head educator, Louise Newell. You can claim 10% off…
Read MoreImprove gel nail application with Bio Sculpture’s new online training course
With the aim to make nail training as easy as possible and accessible to all, Bio Sculpture Gel has launched an online training course. Available to anyone with a manicure certificate and gel experience, the course offers the opportunity to complete training in your own environment over a couple of weeks; ideal for busy salon techs or those…
Read MoreLaura Easby on nail idols, artistic style and our industry
Tell us about your training… I decided to go straight from school to college where I trained in Beauty & Spa Therapies. From then started an apprenticeship, and this is definitely where I developed my crazy work ethic! The nail route really called to me and I knew this was what I wanted to peruse,…
Read MoreRelocating your salon? Here’s how to choose a new location…
Thinking of making the big move to a new salon location? Consider these pointers when selecting a new location… When choosing a location, consider at the level of passing trade; will you be able to entice this footfall through the salon door? Is this going to affect the success of you business? Walk in your…
Read MorePrepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel
Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in minutes without the use of harmful chemicals and promises to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Effectively removing the tell-tale signs of tanning and preparing…
Read MoreUK industry welcomes Purple Professional nail products
From Portugal with love…take a peek into the story of Purple Professional, a brand fuelled by its promise of vibrant, quality products for the pro… Bursting with colour and boasting a vast professional product range, the Portuguese Purple Professional brand is making a splash on UK shores; inspiring UK techs with its formulations and design…
Read MoreConsiderations & advice for nail techs thinking of ‘going mobile’
Multi-award winner and Scratch Stars finalist, Metta Francis of Nails by Mets, shares her top for techs consider the mobile manicuring route. Pick a business name You can choose to trade under a business name e.g. Nails by Mets or your own name e.g. Metta Francis Nails. Before deciding on a name, check the trade…
Read MoreFreshen up with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator
An ideal retail item or addition to a tanning service, see clients into the summer months with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator. Featuring the ultra fresh scent of orange and lemongrass, the formula sees a moisturising base of shea butter. The lotion also boasts aloe vera and vitamin E, as well as orange oil, lemongrass oil…
Read MoreHow to perfect the application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss
Hone your Artistic Colour Gloss technique as Scratch probes Carrie-Leigh Allen, educator for Louella Belle, about the ideal application technique for Artistic Colour Gloss… “For the perfect application of Artistic Colour Gloss, ensure cuticle work is performed thoroughly, leaving no non-living tissue on the nail plate. Remove surface shine and file the free edge using the 180-grit…
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