Health
8 ways to reduce foot swelling during pregnancy
It’s completely normal to experience some swelling in pregnancy, particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers, which can often be worse at the end of the day. Why does it happen? Your growing uterus can interrupt blood flow and cause more fluid to stay in your leg veins, with the extra liquid going into nearby tissue,…
Read MoreHow nail art saved my mental health: Bridgend nail tech opens up about her battle
Dani Bailey of Broadlands, Bridgend, has suffered with anxiety and depression since she was a teenager. She has always managed it relatively well through exercise, which came naturally to her in her previous role as a personal trainer, but a pitfall in 2018 saw some struggles present themselves. “I started doing nails in July 2019.…
Read More4 powerful hand mudras and how to use them
Scratch chats to James Divine, palmistry teacher, author and founder of The Divine Hand Palmistry about the meanings of mudras, and how you can use them in everyday life… First of all, what exactly is a mudra? “A mudra is a Sanskrit word meaning to seal, mark, or gesture. It has two traditional uses; one…
Read MoreNail techs, here’s how you can prevent hand & wrist pain
Scratch sources advice for those that suffer with hand and wrist pain, so you can stop feeling the strain… Samantha Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared, shares that repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel syndrome will always be a likelihood for pros, due to the nature of the job. “Filing is the biggest culprit to cause CTS,…
Read More4 ways to empower your nail business’ employees
Lucy Pastorelli, founder of Lucy Pastorelli Tools, shares how she empowers her team… 1. Create inclusion. Everyone has an opinion, and we always make sure that we listen to each member of staff – whether they’ve been employed at LP for five weeks or five years. Each point of view is always valid, and I…
Read MoreMy experience of Salon System’s dual lash & brow lift system
To celebrate the launch of Salon System‘s new dual treatment lash & brow lift system, I headed to 58 South Molton Street in London to experience a brow lamination myself. With the brow lamination and lash lift becoming increasingly popular with customers, Salon System has created a two in one system to help the demand.…
Read MoreUpdate: Allergies, nail products & potential risks
Marian Newman, chair of the FNP, shares important information for nail services… IBOA (isobournyl acrylate) is being used as a semi-permanent adhesive for cancer and diabetic patients. This could cause an overexposure to this specific acrylate. What does this mean? If a UV gel polish has this ingredient it may NOT be the UV gel…
Read MoreNail tech self-love: support the health of your skin, hair & nails with a teaspoon a day…
Calling all busy nail artists and techs, a teaspoon a day of this nutrient-rich berry mixture from SuperU will add to your self-love and care regime. This anti-oxidant supplement, as seen on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is a natural blend of ingredients that promise to nourish the hair, skin and nails with just one teaspoon…
Read MoreMy life as a dyslexic & dyspraxic nail technician
Jade Mullin, Owner of Jade Mullin Academy and Educator for Glitterbels shares what it is like working as a dyslexic and dyspraxic nail technician… After having a long passion for nails I started training in nails in 2019. I am now qualified in hard gel enhancements, acrylic enhancements, gel polish and the use of an E-file.…
Read MoreNurture a healthy state of mind by surrounding yourself with a great support network: all you need is love
All you need is love…global nail artist, educator & mentor Alisha Rimando shares her tekking truth I can’t tell you how many times along my journey I’ve wanted to quit! It’s so easy to just stop. STOP! Stop the stress, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the long days, the research, the frustration. Just STOP it…
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes of a mental health awareness photo shoot
Nail tech and educator, Lisa Graves, shares the story behind a mental health awareness photo shoot… “The last year was a difficult one for everyone across the globe and, subsequently, awareness of mental health issues was heightened. Whenever I saw advertising or social media posts based around mental health, images used were always very sad.…
Read MoreInspirational nail tech, Maya Velkova tells of her will to succeed while living with a lifelong disability that could have held her back
‘Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons’. That sounds great doesn’t it! Yet how does, ‘be a pigeon in a flock of flamingos‘, sound? From my perspective, when being a pigeon one can create great inner strength. In each and every one of us there is some weakness, which might lead us to stop…
Read More8 ways to tackle nail industry bullying
The truth behind a bully – an insight by UK nail tech Leo Ko-Nkengmo by nail artist & educator, Leo Ko-Nkengmo of The Nail on Sunday blog The hair and beauty industry has taken a beating this past year alongside other industries. The monotony of the pandemic is a factor, however it’s not just…
Read More12 self care tips in tune with your star sign
A star sign can reveal a lot about you, from who your perfect match might be or what your personality traits are. But how do star signs come into play when we are taking a much needed self-care day? Teaming up with celeb astrologist Sally Kirkman, Curvissa reveals the best self-care practices for each star sign when…
Read MoreMindful matters: power of positivity #2
Goodness me, is it February already? Where does the time go? The word February is taken from the Latin word ‘Februa’, meaning ‘to cleanse’. The Roman calendar month of Februarias was named for Februalia, a festival of purification and atonement. With this in mind, it’s my intention this month to help you cleanse your mind…
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