Posts by Callie Iley
101 year old fashion icon Iris Apfel collaborates with Ciaté London for nail & beauty collection
Ciaté London has collaborated with 101 year old American business woman, fashion icon and interior designer, Iris Apfel, on an eight-piece nail and beauty collection, inspired by her iconic looks. Iris Apfel has had a busy career that has spanned long past retirement. Iris Apfel retired in 1991, alongside her husband, from their shared textile…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent
Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent Alisa Jade Matthews trained in nails in 2019, passing her qualification just before the first lockdown began, putting a pause on the beginning of her career. Alisa used the time lockdown afforded her to develop her skillset and create connections with potential clients. “In September 2020, I started…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired by ‘Lovely Lilies’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer, Callie Iley, and INK London educator,…
Read MoreNail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023
Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail lacquer, PYPolish. From clean and classic nude nails to graphic lines and NFT-inspired designs, check out some of the nails from the shows and how…
Read MoreMy Other Life: Rebecca Evans of Gel Nails By Becca
Scratch chats to Rebecca Evans, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Gel artist and nail tech, Rebecca Evans, works part-time as a qualified dental nurse alongside running her nail business, Gel Nails By Becca. She began an apprenticeship in dental nursing in 2013, and on qualifying she…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Raisa Beauty, Nottingham
Andreea Dulgheru’s journey into the industry began from her husband encouraging her to pursue her passion in nails. After gaining her diploma in May 2020, Andreea set up her home salon when she moved house in December of the same year. “Like any beautician, I am dreaming about expanding and having my own premises, but…
Read MoreNail Championships 2022: The results
Nail stylists battled it out across six categories in the Nail Championships on 25-26 September, held at Professional Beauty North, Manchester. With categories to suit each skill level from student to nail professional to educator, the Nail Championships were administered by The FNP and allow techs the opportunity build their profile within the industry and…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training
Scratch chats to Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training about reaching her latest career milestone and her goals for her future in the nail industry… “My signature nail style is definitely salon style acrylic design – acrylic marbling and 3d flowers will always have my heart! “I’m an ambassador for Glitterbels, so…
Read MoreEmbody the elegance of Rome with Entity Beauty’s autumn 2022 collection
Bring the sophistication of Rome to your fingertips with Entity Beauty’s When In Rome Collection. Available in matching gel, lacquer and dip systems, this Italy-inspired collection offers six stand-out shades for autumn 2022. The shades are: Going To The Piazza – Burnt orange shimmer Carpe Diem Baby! – Dusty blue crème See The Sights –…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Twinoaks Beauty, Ashford
Rosanna Sulovari’s nail and beauty journey began in 1999, when she enrolled onto a full time, two year course at Canterbury college. Upon completing her NVQ in beauty therapy, she began working at a salon in 2001, before going in maternity leave in 2006. Following the birth of her first child, Rosanna set up to…
Read MoreNail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art
Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began and opens up about his…
Read MoreCreate on-trend nail looks with Artistic Nail Design’s autumn 2022 collection
Artistic Nail Design has launched its autumn 2022 collection, Cover Me Head To Toe, inspired by seasonal colour-blocking trends and layered looks With a range of six striking shades to suit an autumnal palette, Cover Me Head To Toe is available in Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer, and Perfect…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Niche Hair & Beauty, Nottingham
Established in 2012, Jade Miller took over Niche Hair & Beauty in 2016. “We relocated during the 2021 lockdown, to a ground floor premises, reopening with a new logo, new look and with a bang.” “Niche is unique due to our diversity,” Jade reveals. “We provide a relaxed, non-uniformed atmosphere, making everyone feel at home…
Read MoreExperience a night of inspiration at beauty booking app Booksy’s Sheffield event
Hair and beauty booking app, Booksy, invites UK-based salon owners, beauticians, barbers and nail artists to its free Better You, Better Business event in Sheffield on Monday 17 October for the fourth stop in their campaign, aiming to equip beauty businesses with tools, insights and inspiration to thrive in the industry. Booksy allows clients to…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Maisie Leah Nails, Birmingham
Starting out doing nails in her parents’ living room before moving into her dads summer house, Maisie Leah Poultney expanded for a third time to achieve the salon set-up of her dreams. “My boyfriend and I brought a house with a separate garage, so my dad and boyfriend teamed up to convert it into my…
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