Posts by Sophie Nutt
Knowing Karen Louise
Meet Karen Louise, a super-cool session stylist and Salon System and Gellux techspert who juggles photo shoots with exciting nail gigs and celebrity clients. Known for het chic geometric and negative space designs, tailoring looks to celebrity clients and getting creative on set, Scratch catches up with Karen Louise… What has you hooked on nails? I am…
Read MoreChristian Louboutin pop-up nail bar pairs polishes with cocktails
Christian Louboutin marks its move into the beauty industry by creating a bespoke nail bar pop-up in Paris from 17 June – 7 July 2018. The Mandarin Oriental hotel will play host to the unique beverage-and-manicure experience, which will see guests being treated to a manicure in one of the 10 shades that make up…
Read MoreScoop 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages
Get a whopping 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages and expand your offerings and client base! LVL by Nouveau Lashes is a service that adds length, volume and lift to lashes in less than an hour, providing an alternative option to extensions. Seeing the natural lash reshaped, straightened at the root and optionally…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Bethany Stockell
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Nail artist, Bethany Stockell, reveals that icy blue hues have been popular with her clients recently, despite the shift into the summer season. “I can only assume that my clients are going against the grain! During the festive season, where you expect to see…
Read MoreNail Gaga reveals Profile Acrygel system
Nail Gaga has introduced it’s new nail system: Profile Acrygel, a product that applies like acrylic but cures like a gel, offering no odour and setting but no running of product. The product boasts being controlled from the start to finish of use, as well as being durable and long lasting. Profile Acrygel is available…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Spring/summer constellations
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nail art has reached a peak in popularity, with the trend often filtering into popular culture and high fashion. Also continuing to rise in popularity is the specific desire for minimalistic nail art: and it is this trend in particular that has…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, wears a pretty pink almond nail with shimmering tips created for the May bank holiday weekend. “Firstly, I prepped the nails and, using Akzentz builder gels, I sculpted out the length and shaped desired in Enhance Clear. Once cured,…
Read MoreScoop up amazing offers over Salon Services’ WOW Weekend
Salon Services has announced it’s WOW Weekend starting from today (1 June) and running until Monday (4 June)! Each customer over the WOW Weekend will get 25% off when they spend £20 or more in-store or online, meaning you can start thinking about party season stock or begin planning ahead to make the most out…
Read MoreNail Gaga releases G’elore Feline collection
Encourage animal instinct with this five-piece collection inspired by the world’s big cats. The magnetic gel polishes can be used to create chic cats eye designs that will be sure to catch attention. Snow Leopard, a moody dark blue, Panther, a black with gold glisten, Lioness, a maroon hue, Jaguar, a moss green, and Cheetah,…
Read MoreLCN reveals bold Night Out In Bangkok collection
Prepare for hot summer nights with the new Night Out In Bangkok collection from LCN. Designed to reflect the energy of the Thailand capital, the shades that make up the collection are daring reds, Sparkling Bangkok, Chinatown and Red Lips, each with it’s own character and dynamic. The collection also sees Golden Buddha, a cool…
Read MoreTransform nail colours with the MegaMix Intensify Base Coat
Extend your colour repertoire by adding the Intensify Base Coat from MegaMix to your offerings. Brighten nail shades by applying the MegaMix Intensify Base Coat before any colour, increasing it’s vibrancy. Intensify can also be mixed with shades to transform them into a pastel hue, providing a wide range of new variations to your colour…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, reveals that kitschy chic leaf designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Palm tree, leafy patterns have been a huge trend in high-end designer clothes for spring/summer collections. As well as that, the pattern reminds my clients…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Palm trees in Palm Springs
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s hot hot hot this bank holiday Monday as England is expected to reach hotter temperatures than some of our favourite holiday destinations. We love this all-American nail look inspired by the exotic Californian city of Palm Springs, seeing hand-crafted detailed green…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kayley Cairns, of Hazel Dixon Nail Artist & Academy, wears peachy hues alongside dusky pink and lilac tones in an ombre nail design featuring cuticle crystals and swirling glitter. “I sculpted these nails using liquid and powder, blended to create the ombre. For a little…
Read MoreKit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment
Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment. As well as providing the…
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