Salon in the Spotlight: Nails Bab, Birmingham
“My studio is my second home,” laughs owner, Rosie Lynall. “I feel so lucky to do something I’m so passionate about and help people feel good about themselves in the process.” Based in the Custard Factory, Digbeth, Rosie’s studio is a reflection of her artistic streak. “I come from a…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, wears a pretty pastel bumblebee and daisy-inspired design. “I’ve always loved pastel yellow nails but personally never been brave enough to wear it… Lockdown gave me the opportunity to try it and I love it!…
Behind the Brand: Meet Shantelle Booysen, founder of Elim
Striving to change the way therapists think about the traditional pedicure, Elim offers a treatment that uses state-of-the-art ingredients to elevate the experience for both client and pro. While some pedicures rely on the filing of the skin, Elim’s MediHeel pedicure chemically breaks down protein bonds in the skin to…
Salon in the Spotlight: Little Blank Spaces, Inverness
With its twinkling feature wall of fairy lights, Little Blank Spaces in Inverness offers clients the chance to unwind will receiving a pampering courtesy of owner & Magpie Beauty educator, Ruth Munro. “Although I am a total tomboy, Little Blank Spaces is a princess paradise,” smiles Ruth. “I love it! “I…
What it takes to be a Bio Sculpture Gel brand mentor
Nail colour and care brand, Bio Sculpture, has appointed 21 mentors to represent the brand in the UK and serve up inspiration, advice and techniques for fellow pros and those interested in using the products. Originating from South Africa, Bio Sculpture has been creating quality gel nail products for over…
#NOWTRENDING: Disney crystals with Scarlett Senter
Talented tech, Scarlett Senter, shares how she created this sparkling Disney-inspired design and the inspiration behind it… “During the UK lockdown, my daughter has been watching a lot of Disney movies and this sparked an idea for these nails. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of Disney? “To create the…
Why I’ve installed nail desk screens in my salon
Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, reveals why she has added perspex screens to the salon’s nail desks… The official government guidelines for the re-opening of nail salons are due to be released shortly. Most of the proposed guidelines seem straightforward but there has been…
5 ways to prevent burnout in the nail salon
Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, shares advice on how to avoid burnout… As the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, and this is something we all need to prioritise while we prepare for the new year. It’s important to recognise beauty pro burnout in both yourself…
Wonky enhancements? Here’s how to ensure your nail form fit is straight
A straight line measures the distance between two locations. It measures one point to another without deviating. We use straight lines and angles regularly when creating nails including form fitting, smile lines, filing techniques and nail art. It doesn’t have to be complicated and this post will break it down…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Karolina Nowak, Magnifique Nails Lab
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Karolina Nowak, of Magnifique Nails Lab, wears a chic 3D French nail look. “I have seen a couple of posts across social media of 3D French nails and I really wanted to take a training course in technique, but unfortunately this…
Behind the Brand: Meet Natel Allen, founder of Télle Moi
Natel Allen is a woman with a mission: to launch lacquer shades that cater to and flatter every individual. She launched indie nail polish brand, Télle Moi, in April 2019 with four nude nail polishes – and has since expanded the range to 24 glossy, quick-drying hues. “The name Télle…
Victoria Adams on her love for neutral nails & being a glitter make-up artist
Scratch chats to Victoria Adams, owner of Lemonade Beauty, about her love for the nail industry, being a glitter make-up artist and relocating her salon just before the UK lockdown… “I trained in nails in 2018 at a salon school in Kent,” explains Victoria. “I then went on to further my…
Helen Burton-Ward on maintaining nails & your business
Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2019 and CND education ambassador, Helen Burton-Ward, shares her advice to maintaining clients’ nails and your business while salons remain closed due to Covid-19… Many of us will have lost a huge chunk, if not all, of our income and will have been inundated…
How one therapist created hand care products for key workers
Beauty therapist, Beverley Braisdell, shares the story of fellow beauty pro, Emma Harvey – who has created a hand cream and serum for NHS frontline staff & key workers… When I saw what my amazing friend and former colleague Emma Harvey, of Spa Butterfly, Wigan, had created during her time…
How to care for silicone practice hands
Theresa Foddering shares her maintenance advice for silicone practice hands… With salons closed and nail professionals in isolation, there has been one hot commodity in lockdown: the silicone practice hand. We all rushed out to buy one, but soon realised they require much more TLC than expected. So how do you keep…
