Posts by Scratch Staff
How to prepare for a nail competition
Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements of your nail career. “Take…
Read MoreFocus on expanding beauty services with Nouveau Lashes training
Embrace demand for lash services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. With 10 training academies across the UK, you can choose to train in the likes of: LVL This one-day course teaches you how to lift lashes without the risk of damage in a…
Read MoreNailympia opens registration for all 2019 competitions
International nail competition, Nailympia, has opened registration for three locations for 2019: Nailympia USA in Houston, Texas (5-7 April 2019) Nailympia Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia (10-12 May 2019) Nailympia London at Olympia Beauty, London (28-30 September 2019) With a plethora of categories available across multiple divisions, Nailympia offers the opportunity to push your skills in…
Read MoreWhy it’s important to enter nail competitions
With the Scratch Stars Awards 2019 opening for entry 1 February and Nailympia competitions on the horizon, industry veteran Sue Davies reveals why it’s important to enter nail competitions – and what it takes to win… With a number of industry awards at our reach, is can be a challenge to figure out which ones to enter – and which…
Read MoreTales of working as a nail tech while pregnant
Celebrity nail tech, Amy Ganney, reveals her experience of working while expecting a baby – and how she now juggles work with motherhood… “Working while pregnant was challenging as I suffered with sickness regularly, but I had to continue working as I knew I would need some time off when my baby boy arrived. “I…
Read MoreA pedi pamper session at beauty editor hotspot, DryBy
While working in London this week, I stepped into the DryBy London salon on Mortimer Street to experience a pedicure. I was working in tandem with session stylist, Marian Newman, who suggested that DryBy was a salon experience that I really should explore. Adored by consumer beauty editors owing to its slick services and central…
Read MoreTop tips: Controlling odour during a L&P service
It is your responsibility to ensure any odour from an L&P service is kept to a minimum. There are some simple steps you can build into your work practises to aid with this… Use disposable towels for wiping off and dispose of between clients. Always use a lidded bin that is regularly emptied. Using a…
Read MoreHow to attract clients with your nail photos & videos
Award-winning nail vlogger, Natasha Lee, reveals why you should embracing editing to creating striking nail snaps & content to attract attention… Editing sounds daunting, and even though I spend about 80% of my time editing, it still causes me stress! However, for business promotion, a plethora of tools are available that are super user-friendly and…
Read MoreHow to make your salon business stand out
Tammy Koslowski, owner of Glasgow’s award-winning NAF! Salon, reveals how to make your beauty business stand out from the competition… It goes without saying that the nail industry is huge. In any given town, you can bet that there will be multiple salons or mobile technicians, so how can you ensure that you stand out…
Read MoreHelp clients prep for wax appointments with Waxperts tips
Does your client know how to prep for their wax appointment? With ten years’ experience in waxing, the team at Waxperts highlight some top tips… Research: Choose a salon that you have read great reviews on or have been recommended by a friend. You can find a Waxperts Salon on their Salon Map on the Waxperts website, www.waxpertswax.com…
Read MoreApp launches nail salon finding update
NailBuff, a nail colour matching app, has revealed a new feature that connects users with local salons and nail technicians. The app sees a touch screen-controlled colour spectrum that the user can move through, as well as the ability to import an image or even use the phone’s camera to capture a colour. Using that,…
Read MoreCure at speed with the Light Elegance LEDdot
Light Elegance UK has unveiled the LEDdot, a cute, handy powerhouse that’s smaller than the LEDPlus+ with exceptional cure for Light Elegance UK products. It features a 100% reflective interior with removable base place that’s ideal for pedi curing, and has powerful 36W output. What’s more, the 120-second setting has low power output for hard…
Read MoreWhat it takes to become a nail industry educator
Industry veteran and Scratch Stars award winner, Sue Davies, reveals what it means to be an educator in the nail realm… Education is one of the most important areas in our industry. It drives us towards our goals or skill enhancement and helps us to build our career. However, in today’s world of accredited training,…
Read MoreWhat to do during a slow spell at work
Naomi Mogg, educator for ASP, reveals how to make the most of any business downtime… If your business is suffering from a dip in clients in the lead-up to the Christmas rush, there are a number of ways you can increase your turnover and keep thriving. Consider giving your VIP clients an exclusive deal, such…
Read MoreTips to help prevent back pain caused by tekking
Dr. Joanna Lowry-Corry, clinical director and Doctor of Chiropractic at the London Wellness Centre, serves up practical advice to help aid posture and prevent pain caused by day-to-day nail tekking… Due to the nature of a nail technician’s job, I would expect many to experience headaches and neck pain, with the possibility of radiating arm…
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