Posts by Kat Hill
Jeff Pink on Orly, nail care & colours
Recently, founder of Orly, Jeff Pink, jetted over from the brand’s HQ in Los Angeles, California, to visit London. Scratch’s Kat took the chance to meet him and talk about his esteemed career with Orly, product developments and challenges within the nail industry. Read the full interview in the April issue of Scratch! How do you develop products? JP:I’m…
Read MoreNovaLash UK appoints two new educators
NovaLash UK has appointed two new educators to increase the brand’s presence and reach across the country. The area of Northern Ireland will now see Katy Steele offering training for Classic Lash services. Katy will be based in her salon Purple Lashes, located just outside of Belfast. Zoe Fletcher will be covering the Manchester area…
Read MoreClaim your free Beauty Bag from Sally Salon Services
Until 30 April 2019, retail and trade customers at Sally Salon Services will receive a free Beauty Bag brimming with the latest beauty goodies when spending £50 or more on beauty products in-store or online. Worth £70 and loaded with 11 products, the complementary Beauty Bag sees: China Glaze Nail Lacquer Cina Nail Decals Ardell…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Buffed Beauty Bar, Keighley
Starting out in a rented chair at the age of 19, Bethany Jade Savage has worked hard to build up her beauty business. “I began my career with very little products or experience but with passion and hard work, I built up a client base,” explains Bethany. “After two and a half years, I opened…
Read MoreTaking care of your pedi tools
Rebecca Crawforth, of Navy Professional, shares her tips for selecting and maintaining the nail tools in your tekking kit… “Invest in your tools and products,” explains Rebecca Crawforth, owner of Navy Professional. “Jobs should be carried out using equipment which makes you feel confident. Scrap cheaper alternatives and invest in products that work and highlight…
Read MoreClaire Denton on her career, nail ethos & Dipt
Hear from Claire Denton on her role as a beauty therapist, nail technician, educator and City and Guilds Assessor… Tell us about your career so far… I began my working career already in the beauty industry when I joined my mother in 1993. She had been a therapist and salon owner from the 60s! I…
Read MoreScrub up with new Elemis Sea Lavender & Samphire Salt Scrub
Elemis has revealed a new addition to its Sea Lavender & Samphire range with a new scrub. The Sea Lavender & Samphire Salt Scrub is smoothing yet gentle on the skin. The formula sees purifying sea salt to soften, as well as extracts of Sea Lavender and Samphire. The scrub joins the range’s Shower Milk and…
Read MoreEnsure nail skills are Insta-ready with Samantha Cox @DailyNailSpa
Want to ensure your nail designs are photo-ready? Gerrard International has revealed a new Jessica Insta Nail Art course set to run between 29th April and 22nd July hosted by Samantha Cox of The Daily Nail (@dailynailspa). The new course is open to Jessica account holders only, and is set to take place across various UK locations, such…
Read MoreMy trip to Nail’d It! for a Voesh treatment
Last week, I was transported to a girlie wonderland thanks to the Marylebone branch of Nail’d It. The successful London salon chain sees set-ups in Oxford Street, Belgravia, Battersea, Marylebone and Clapham Junction, all offering a variety of hand and foot treatments in an ultra Instagrammable set-up. The salons pride themselves on their oh-so picturesque…
Read MoreWhy add salts to your pedi soaks
Pedi season is here! Here, Anu Jarvinen, of Newton Wood shares the benefits of incorporating soaks infused with salts into your service… “Start your pedicure with a proper long soak. I would recommend Newton Wood Epsom Salt crystals to create a luxurious, health and therapeutic soak. “You could also add essential oils or dried herbs and flowers.…
Read MoreCEW UK appoints new managing director
CEW UK, an influential body within the British beauty industry, has appointed Sallie Berkerey as managing director of the organisation. She will work alongside CEW president Caroline Neville MBE from June. Sallie joins from Condé Nast where she was part of the successful launch team of Glamour in 2001 and since 2014 has been associate…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Nail Room & Co, Hackney, London
After honing her craft in some of London’s nail hot spots, Lucy Francis knew it was time to put her stamp on the scene with her own salon space. “While working in Shoreditch four days a week, I decided to rent a space in a hairdressers for the other three days,” explains Lucy. “Once I…
Read MoreLight Elegance & :Yours to host Facebook Live sessions
Brands from Sweet Squared’s portfolio, Light Elegance and :Yours, are preparing to go live on Facebook. The Facebook Lives are set to showcase the brands and new release, as well as offer top insider tips thanks to the education ambassadors on hand. On 7 April at 8pm, Light Elegance EA Jeni Smith will be demonstrating the brand-new spring collections from…
Read MoreReduce wastage with INK London’s Eco Toe Separators
INK London has added to its range of prep products with the new Eco Toe Separators. Aiming to reduce both in-salon wastage and prep time for the pedicurist, the separators only require two pieces per foot. The separators are available in six colour ways to suit any pedi set-up or salon style: Blue Pink Intense…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: PrettyPolish Nails & Beauty, Toddington
Juggling life as mobile technician with young family, Alex Bates has spent the last five years establishing her beauty business. Needing more space and a perminant location, Alex looked to a new high street location. “We moved into our currently salon 18 months ago and the business has absolutely boomed!” smiles Alex. “I have seven…
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