Posts by Alex Fox
Honouring heritage through a passion for polish
In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail…
Read MoreSpanish Sculpting, it’s More Tips than Tapas, for Nail Learning in London
In the heart of Barcelona can be found a nail artist and international educator, who’s 3D French work and extreme nail styling are a visual symphony. Of Romanian descent, nail…
Read MoreTech Talk: Invite the Wolf right up to your salon door
The first Nailympia global champion back in 2017, Sweden’s Madelene Wolf, has jumped into the slipstream of her success and launched a new nail system with education, known as Wolf.…
Read MoreLeighton Denny celebrates 17th brand anniversary
Back in the driving seat of his brand after living in Los Angeles since 2005, Leighton returned to the UK just before the pandemic hit and has been working on…
Read MoreThe inside scoop from The Beauty Party by Salon Chat
The Hotel Cromwell in Stevenage proved a marvellous location for the first Salon Chat party held to celebrate nail community spirit and comradeship. Hosted by nail professionals Bella Porter from Buckingham and…
Read More3 nail artists, 1 city, an ethical working code & abundance of creativity – all blend to serve up Supernatural Nails
A former graphic designer and illustrator, Lucy Allen based in the Kelham Island district of Sheffield, has moved her creative focus onto nails as the owner of Supernatural Nails, having…
Read MoreThe Federation of Nail Professionals releases its first stats from its UK-wide industry census
The Federation of Nail Professionals has released some of the data it has obtained via the survey it put out earlier this year. Average number of respondents 744 (NB: other…
Read More6 new summer shades for your nail shelves from Astonishing Nails
Pool Rules is the latest six-piece gel polish collection to be launched onto the nail scene by Astonishing Nails. Aptly named Have Fun, Diving Allowed, Spray Suncream, Put On Sunnies,…
Read More13 nail artists from around the UK & Ireland join Scarlett Senter as ambassadors for her nail art brand
Scarlett Senter, after launching her own brand glitter range for nail art last June – full story here https://www.scratchmagazine.co.uk/feature/8-glitter-mixes-take-senter-stage-as-they-launch-onto-uk-nail-scene/ – has signed up 13 ambassadors to highlight and promote the…
Read More5 ideas nail expert Sabrina Malik implemented to change up her nail studio offering post 12 April opening
Scratch magazine talks to Sabrina Malik, nail professional & beauty therapist, SAB Studio – Specialist in All Things Beauty, Birkdale about how she’s navigated her work life in the salon…
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