Posts by Callie Iley
My Other Life: Laura Prigg of Basic Witch Nails
Scratch chats to Laura Prigg, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Laura Prigg has spent her working life in the retail industry, progressing from Christmas temp to store manager at Yankee Candle. She began creating custom press-on nails at the end of 2019 under the brand name…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Granary Spa, Ashford
Salon in the Spotlight: The Granary Spa, Ashford Established in 2012, The Granary Spa is based in a converted Victorian granary barn in a rural location just outside of Ashford. “We thrive on delivering a 5-star service to our guests, and offer a range of therapies including massage, tailored facials, waxing, reflexology, spa packages, manicures…
Read MorePassionate about sustainability? Buttercups Uniforms unveils recyclable salon workwear
Uniform manufacturer, Buttercups Uniforms, has expanded its range of workwear with uniforms made from 100% recycled and recyclable fabric. With each kilogram produced from 27 water bottles and using 60% less energy than traditional fabric to manufacture, the 2Life fabric is a sustainable yet practical alternative to traditional fabric while still maintaining softness, breathability and…
Read MoreCelebrate The Beauty of Change with NAF! Pro’s autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection
NAF! Pro has unveiled its autumn 2022 cuticle oil collection, The Beauty of Change, featuring three limited edition scents to suit the shifting seasons. Enriched with grape seed oil, avocado oil and coconut oil to moisturise cuticles and nails as the weather gets colder, the cuticle oils are both vegan and cruelty free. Each scent…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Anastasia of NoiNails
Nail extension specialist and encapsulation enthusiast, Anastasia of NoiNails, sits down with Scratch to share her passion for tekking and the importance of self-belief… “My favourite product to use is the KRYLX acrylic powders, which I’ve fallen in love with. I’ve never worked with anything like it,” Anastasia enthuses. “The consistency and adhesion are on…
Read MoreHome Of Nail Art: How to excel with HONA’s nail education programme
Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, was founded in May 2020 by husband and wife duo, Michael Henson and Charlotte Henson, a nail technician herself. In their mission statement, the pair share their goals to educate, inspire and empower the nail community. Home Of Nail Art has expanded to a wide range of product…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nail Envy Stanley, Perthshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Envy Stanley, Perthshire When Sarah Smith reached the age of 52, she decided to take the plunge and retrain as a nail technician, having always had a passion for nails. She qualified in February 2022, taking on her first clients in March in the spare room of her home. “I…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jade Barnes. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by ‘October’s birthstone, the opal’ in the bid to win a prize from Izabelle Hammon. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer, Callie Iley,…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech
Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech is a nail artist specialising in hand painted designs, based at Nuneaton salon, Inspired Nails Beauty & Aesthetics. Sitting down with Scratch, she divulges the details of her career highlights and shares her top tips for aspiring techs. “I would say my signature nail style is anything arty. Most…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: BW Beauty, Lincoln
Salon in the Spotlight: BW Beauty, Lincoln Laura Boucher-Walker trained in gel polish manicure in 2018, soon setting up her home salon. “After being open for a little while, I began having to turn clients away who wanted nail enhancements, so I decided to train in acrylic and acrygel to which my clients loved. My…
Read MorePassionate about vegan beauty? Meet Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty
Laura Rudoe, founder of Evolve Organic Beauty, chats with Scratch about the story behind her brand & its expanding range of product offerings, including hand cream and cuticle oil… Offering vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly products handmade at its Hertfordshire studio, Evolve Organic Beauty was founded by Laura Rudoe in 2009. “Unlike most skincare…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Afterglow Beauty Salon, Strood
Salon in the Spotlight: Afterglow Beauty Salon, Strood Chloe Radzik began her journey into the beauty industry in 2008, and Ami Ball in 2012. The duo have had a close friendship since 2016, deciding when lockdown lifted to team up and open a salon together. The doors to Afterglow Beauty Salon officially opened in April…
Read MoreWant to master mystical nails? Try INK London’s limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish
INK London has expanded its product offering with six limited edition iLac Extreme Gel Polish shades. Each iLac gel polish has a magical and mystical name, and the shades offer a shimmering cat eye effect when used with a magnet. The iLac Extreme shades are: Alegra Esmerelda Glinda Malificent Sanderson Ursula How-to: Apply the iLac…
Read MoreBe ‘Fashion Forward’ with Izabelle Hammon’s 6 AW22 nail shades
Izabelle Hammon has released the Fashion Forward collection; six stylish shades for autumn/winter available in Calgel and Pro Colour. Delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is reusable and fully recyclable, the elegant and on-trend hues are vegan-friendly and cruelty free. The shades in the Fashion Forward collection are: Alla Moda – a warm creamy neutral with…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails
Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating character nail art. Some of my most popular and recognisable designs are anime related,” Angela reveals. “However, I do love to create any style as…
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