Posts by Callie Iley
Salon in the Spotlight: North Salon & Training Academy, Hartlepool
Scratch shines the spotlight on nail, hair and beauty salon and training academy, North, based in Hartlepool. Caroline Dean began her nail training in 2000 at her local college, qualifying in 2001. She has continued to pursue education throughout her time in the industry since, seeking both treatments and educator courses, noting the changes that…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Abbie-Lea Elliott of Able Nails
Cardiff-based tech, Abbie-Lea Elliott, completed her training in March of 2021, dedicating her time throughout lockdown to practise. “I trained on the first course that opened up after Covid, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Abbie smiles. “I love anything weird and wonderful when it comes to nail designs,” Abbie enthuses. “I’m…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Ballerina Beauty, Leeds
Aggie Saruna qualified as a nail technician in 2013, working on a mobile basis and in various salons during the first two years of her career, before setting up a space in her living room in 2015 to work from. In April 2022, Aggie had her beauty shed built at the bottom of her garden.…
Read MoreMint Tint unveils its vegan-friendly Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range
Mint Tint unveils its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range Mint Tint has expanded its product offering with its Bio-Sourced Nail Polish range, with 20 high-pigment shades and nourishing treatments. Four of the 20 shades match Mint Tint’s existing gel polish colours – Wildheart, Scarlet, Musk and Cherry, with more duos to come. The shades This quick-drying,…
Read MoreLecenté unveils its January Education Enrolment Week
In celebration of its award winning education courses, Lecenté are holding an online enrolment week between 9-13 January, with Lives from educators aiming to inform and inspire, tutorials and exclusive booking deals on courses. The deals include: £100 Gift Voucher when booking the NEW Manicure and Gel Polish Beginner Course £100 Gift Voucher when…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Trick Or Treat Nails
Alana of Trick Or Treat Nails chats with Scratch about her unique, horror-inspired nail style, and reveals her aspirations for 2023… Southampton-based tech, Alana of Trick Or Treat Nails, completed her training from home throughout the lockdowns via zoom. “Training online was so much harder to do, as there’s no one to check in person…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Beach at Sunny Daze, Aviemore
Salon owner, Colette, sought to expand her sun bed and teeth whitening business, with plans to create a one-stop shop within her beauty salon. The Beach at Sunny Daze salon opened its doors in April 2021, providing sister duo, Charlie Orriss of Nails by Charlie and Katie Beazley of Glazed with the nail bar that…
Read MoreTownhouse salon expands into Bristol with Cribbs Causeway location
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 2022, Townhouse, has expanded further with its Cribbs Causeway salon in Bristol. The salon is Townhouse’s second location outside of London, in H Beauty Bristol, located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Boasting celebrity clientele including Drake, Kim Cattrall and Emilia Clarke, Townhouse’s Cribbs Causeway salon brings its signature…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie
Scratch chats to Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie about her nail journey and the difficulties she’s faced dealing with diverticulitis… Carlie’s nail journey began in 2019 while she was working a full time job at Centre Parcs full time, when she enrolled on a gel polish course with Gellux. Following from this, she also enrolled onto…
Read MoreBeauty business owner, Clare Anderson, wins Great British Entrepreneur of the Year award
Clare Anderson, founder of Shared Beauty Secrets, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in the South East in recognition for her contributions to the beauty and wellness industry. Shared Beauty Secrets has gone on to train over 10,000 therapists since its founding in 2009, and Clare herself has amassed a list of…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Arabella Beauty and Training, Hitchin
Clare Hunt qualified in beauty in 2016 as a mature student, following the birth of her daughter. “Before I was a nail tech, I worked full-time as a college lecturer, teaching window dressing. I decided on a career change during my maternity as I wanted to do a job that could would work around my…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Shannon Sweet. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festive Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from Nailchemy. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Nailchemy tutor, Kelli Tuck. The…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Bare Beauty, East Lothian, Scotland
Since leaving her former profession in floristry in favour of a career in the beauty industry, Helen Mulloy Reid has sought extensive training to further develop her nail and beauty skills. Helen has attended the Mary Reid International School of Beauty in Edinburgh for her beauty training, the Bath Academy of Media Make-Up for bridal…
Read MoreAdd seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection
Add seasonal sparkles to nails with Jessica’s Million Dollar Moments collection Jessica Cosmetics has expanded its range with the three-piece Million Dollar Moments collection. Available in Custom Colour nail polish and GELeration gel polish formulations, the collection consists of three luxe glitter shades to suit the festive season. The shades include: Swanky Silver – a…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Pontyclun, Wales
The Beauty Hut opened its doors in July 2022, when Kate Morgan made the decision to move from her home based salon into a premises on a busy high street. “My vision is to create a one stop shop, offering a complete package of treatments including nails, lashes, waxing, massage, aesthetic treatments, hair, and more.”…
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