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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Semi-final
Hey Scratch readers! It’s the semi-finals! I cannot believe how quickly this series has gone. This week, the semi-finalists had two dances that we needed to match the nails to and, as expected, both outfits were completely different. So, ‘neutral glitters’ were used a lot this week to cover all bases. My favourite look this week…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 8
Hey Scratch readers! So this week you will have seen that it’s movie week. Again, the themed weeks are always my favourite – we had a take on the Titanic, a little Jungle Book and even Bridget Jones’ Diary. It was a really manic week with additional recording on the Saturday so it meant hair, make-up and nails all had…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 7
Hey Scratch readers! So this week was prop week. It’s always one of my favourite weeks of the old series of Dancing On Ice and now it’s back – it’s also a great opportunity for the cast’s nails to be shown off! This week we created some really colourful designs from asymmetric pastels to sunset ombré, cobalt blue chrome…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 6
Hey Scratch readers! This week the theme for the Dancing On Ice performances was ‘dance’. Each couple had a different genre of dance to perform and I created the nails to match, alongside my amazing assistant, Hannah, of @bananasbeauty_. Here is an in-depth look at two of my favourite looks created this week… Vanessa Bauer (professional skater): This week,…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5
Hey Scratch readers! This week, fairytale week has returned and it’s a favourite of mine. We didn’t have as many manicures to prepare this week due to sickness but we were still there to create dramatic nail art for different characters. Here is a couple of my personal favourite looks from this week… Vanessa Bauer (professional skater):…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4
Hey Scratch readers! From Dancing On Ice to the National Television Awards (NTAs), this week has kept me quite busy. I love seeing my work on-screen but it’s always amazing seeing the celebrities and professional skaters on the red carpet wearing my nails. They really are ‘pinch me’ moments. But, as much as we try to make their looks work…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 6
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 6 Sadly, it’s our last full day! We were at sea, but, on the plus side, it was a full day of education, which kicks off with a stiletto class by Hazel…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: 4 & 5
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 4 Today saw an early start with us docking at 7.30am in our first port – Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. Having never been anywhere like this before, I was seriously…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 3
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 3 Today saw the first full day at sea, as well as the first day of education for those on the Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise. The day began with the gift…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 2
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 2 Having never been on a cruise before, setting sail today was a new experience for all of us in our group. We travelled from the hotel to the port in readiness…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 3
Hey Scratch readers! This week’s theme for the Dancing On Ice performances was musicals! There is no better theme for me as I love a good old musical. This week I had my assistant @thehouseofbeauty_brentwood with me. We really had to get our creative juices flowing in order to bring you incredible nail art to fit themes such as Cats, Dream…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 1
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… So, what is the Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise you ask? Myself and Hazel Dixon asked the same when we heard about it a few years ago. In May last year, Akzentz educator…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 2
Hi Scratch readers! I’m back again for another jam-packed week of nail art behind the scenes at Dancing On Ice. This week I had the help of my assistant Hannah, of @bananasbeauty_, as we had lots of nail looks to create – from full sets to intricate nail art. Hannah is amazing so be to give her…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 1
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hey Scratch readers! I’m back for the third year in a row to bring you the latest nail looks from this year’s Dancing On Ice series. I can already tell this year is going to be a good one. The first week is…
Read MorePreparing your business for the New Year
With 2020 fast approaching, it’s time to get some 20/20 vision for the year ahead and ensure your salon business continues to go from strength to strength. Hilary Hall of the NHBF shares her advice… Cash flow and business plan updates Take some time out to revisit your cash flow forecast and business plan. This…
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