Posts by Chloe Randall
From Coronation Street to cuticles… Georgia May Foote on qualifying as a nail tech
After starring in Coronation Street for five years as Katy Armstrong, Georgia May Foote has now made the move from the cobbles to the salon after qualifying as a nail technician three weeks ago. Georgia trained at Bace Academy in Manchester, completing a gel polish and an acrylic course after always being a lover of…
Read MoreBritish Beauty Council’s ‘Oh Hello Beauty’ campaign hopes to encourage clients to visit salons
The British Beauty Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage people to return to hair and beauty salons called Oh Hello Beauty. Since March last year, more than 7,000 salons in the UK have gone out of business following the forced closures in light of the pandemic. The British Beauty Council fears…
Read MoreGet creative with your nail designs using Nail-Its
OMY etc, the little sister store of OMY Nails, has launched Nail-Its to help you get creative with your nail art. Nail-Its are nail art template sticky notes designed with the organised, creative nail technician in mind. Plan ahead for a client or display on your wall to be chosen from if you or your…
Read MoreHair & beauty businesses to create more than 1,700 jobs
According to research by The Accountancy Partnership, a quarter of pandemic-time hair and beauty treatment start-up owners are planning to hire one or more employees, setting to create more than 1,700 new beauty sector jobs in the coming months and years. Although many lockdown businesses were born out of necessity, the research also reveals that…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Dani Bailey- Scratch Snap winner to OPI Nail Boss
Dani Bailey of Nails by Dani qualified as a nail technician in July 2019 after always being obsessed with nails and learning how to do her own at the age of 14 by her mum. “Since moving to the UK, I was a personal trainer. When I had to give that up because of health…
Read MoreMental Health: 5 ways to help manage anxiety
This week is Mental Health Awareness week which encourages global mental health education. It also helps to raise awareness of mental health issues and combat social stigma by addressing issues that affect many people every day. In a role that demands you constantly care for others, it is important to ensure you are also looking…
Read MoreNAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 2 May
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘depressing’ nail art In a recent interview with Elle, she revealed that while filming for the hit series Stranger Things, she can’t have any nails at all.…
Read MoreArtistic Nail Design collaborates with Hard Rock® to create 6 summer shades
Artistic Nail Design has collaborated with Hard Rock® to create the Alive & Amplified collection for summer 2021. Featuring bright hues and popping tones, the collection comprises six shades. The shades available: Hit ‘Em With A High Note–Coral Crème All About The Sound–Bright Teal Crème Too Much Sax–Neon Pink Crème Strike A Chord–Neon Orange Crème…
Read MoreCoronavirus: updated work guidance for nail techs in England
The Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of step 3 of the roadmap, planned to go ahead from May 17. In line with step 3 of the roadmap, the updated guidance is as follows: saunas and steam rooms can reopen updated social contact rules (gatherings of up…
Read MoreCreate dreamy nails with Light Elegance’s 12 summer shades
Light Elegance has revealed its Dreaming in Colour collection, comprising 12 shades. Available in Color and Glitter Gel, this collection is also available in the P+ Gel Polish so all your clients can enjoy these fun shades regardless of their nail coating preference. The P+ Gel Polish has a formulation that lasts for three weeks…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the founder of The Nail Pen
Cuccio Educator, Becca Downham decided to launch her own range of cuticle oil pens when the first lockdown hit in 2020 and she found herself frustrated at not being able to work. “I wanted to try and grow my business even though I wasn’t able to physically do nails. That’s when I had the idea…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the founder of Glitzy Tips
Joanne Jones worked within the nail industry for 19 years as a salon owner and an educator before founding her own nail product range ‘Glitzy Tips’ in 2020. After previously working as a marketing professional before entering the nail industry, Joanne found herself fascinated by the way nail brands such as OPI, CND and Jessica…
Read MoreCreate dreamy nail designs with Lecenté’s Iridescent Flakes
Lecenté has unveiled its Iridescent Flakes to add to your nail art collection. Comprising two shades, the Iridescent Flakes are available in two colours; Blush Pink and Lavender Love. With a very fine and flakey consistency, these flakes turn powder-like when applied to the nail. The flakes are best applied when a gel polish…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Dani Bailey. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘Movie Night’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall, Marta Nagorska, OPI Nail Boss and…
Read MoreCoronavirus: updated guidance for nail techs in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of reopening on April 26. The guidance includes information on ventilation, face coverings, staff considerations, hand hygiene, physical distancing, cleaning, capacity, PPE as well as the Test & Protect scheme. The biggest change to the guidance is the update…
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