Posts by Callie Iley
Nail Tech Talk: Tayla-Rose McBride of TaylasDream
Freehand artist, Tayla-Rose McBride, shares the motivation behind swapping tattoo ink & needles for gel products & brushes. Pontypool-based nail stylist, Tayla-Rose McBride, has been a vivid dreamer with an interest in art for as long as she can remember. The former tattoo artist has, in recent years, used her Instagram account to document her…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Mugridge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘April Showers’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and UK&I education manager at…
Read MoreTreatwell announces first UK nail brand partnership with Glossify
Glossify has teamed up with Treatwell for the salon management software’s first UK nail brand pairing, offering unique educational and expertise-based content to techs and salons. Fast-growing professional-only nail brand created by nail techs for nail techs, Glossify, has announced its exclusive partnership with Treatwell, looking to host collaborative industry events and offer expert insights…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Nancy Porter of Nails by Nancy
Taking the leap into nails at 57 years old, Nancy Porter left her life in Dubai and her career as a nurse behind to pursue a new profession as a nail technician. Using her knowledge from her career in nursing to enhance her services and harnessing her childhood love for art to develop her nail…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nail Licious By Stacey, Worksop
With the support of her family, Stacey Brown of Nail Licious By Stacey opened up her self-described ‘perfect pink paradise’ salon to offer her nail and beauty services to clients. Having always loved getting her nails done and always having an interest in beauty, Stacey decided it was time to train during the pandemic. “I’ve…
Read MoreWant to double retail sales in the salon? Check out Liz McKeon’s 2023 Staff Training Programme
Salon expert and business coach, Liz McKeon, has launched her 2023 Staff Training Programme, How to Double Your Retail Sales, Rebookings and Referrals Within 30 Days. Noting the importance of retail sales in the salon as a source of income after gaining 70% of her salon’s turnover from retail and having four out of five…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy
Nail artist, Amy Skillicorn of Nails By Amy, shares her love for natural and minimalistic nail looks, and reveals her plans for the future of her business… “I love all types of different of nail designs, but I definitely have a favourite,” Amy laughs. “My favourite style would have to be minimalist nail art. I…
Read MoreJamba collaborates with Color Dept on smoothie-themed nail polish collection
Vegan nail polish brand, Color Department., has teamed up with smoothie and juice bar, Jamba, to create the Jamba x Color Dept. nail polish collection, taking inspiration from four iconic Jamba smoothies for the ultimate summer vibes. Believing that nail care should be clean, fun and inspiring, Color Dept. looks to take a modern and…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Norfolk
Sister duo, Martina and Yvette Parent, opened the doors to The Beauty Hut in July 2021 in memory of their mother, Linda Parent, who they lost to Covid in June 2020. “This business means everything to us and we’re trying our hardest to make it successful for our mum,” they share. “It was a very…
Read MoreEco-savvy nail spa, The Nail Yard, expands into East Lothian
The Nail Yard has expanded its franchise with its eco-friendly nail bar on the Archerfield Estate, East Lothian, following the success of its Morningside location. Since the launch of its first salon in April 2015, The Nail Yard Edinburgh has sought to provide luxury services to eco-conscious clients, sourcing products with natural and sustainable ingredients.…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas
Lover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her experiences in the industry. Regularly painting her own nails with polish or getting her nails done professionally, Yas decided to train in nails in 2021…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nails by Kerry, Dublin
With an eye-catching pink and gold salon hand built by her late father, passionate tech Kerry Delaney has had a lifelong love for nails, qualifying at only 15 years old. Kerry’s nail journey began with her Christmas list at five years old, requesting nail products as gifts. She celebrated her ninth birthday with a nail…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Rebecca Orme Nail Pro
After launching Get Press On Nails, a marketplace for nail artists to sell their own press-on nail designs for free, Rebecca Orme shares her goals of creating a bustling marketplace for press-on nails. Rebecca Orme discovered her passion for nail design as a child and enjoyed painting her own nails before she enrolled on her…
Read MoreOffer fast & durable nail extensions with Entity’s Studio One Soft Gel Tips
Offering nail extensions without the need for filing, resins or liquid and powder, the Entity Studio One Soft Gel Tips are light-cured, pre-shaped tips made from a soft, jelly-like material to support flexible, durable and comfortable wear. Designed to have reinforced strength at the arch, a break-resistant free edge, and an undetectable contact area, the…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Boheme Beauty, Broxbourne
A fan of low-key nail looks and dainty designs, Jennifer Oatham styled her salon to match; with a minimalist aesthetic, neutral shades and a fresh, tidy finish. “I keep all of my products in drawers to ensure the salon is clutter-free. My clients always comment on how chilled they feel when they visit, which makes…
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