An online journey around the natural nail unit
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Tracy Shelverton offers an insight into the natural nail unit About Tracy Tracy’s nail industry passion focuses on the nail itself and on maintaining and improving its integrity – regardless of what…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Hunns, Beauty With Sarah
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Hunns, of Beauty With Sarah, wears an 80’s print-inspired nail look. “I created these nails using Premier Gel in Strawberry Daiquiri and Black for the base colours. I then used the Lecenté D2 Brush to hand paint the design…
9 Nail Questions for Pure Nails ambassador, Niamh Hartley
1.Tell us about your training… I went to college in 2013 to study Beauty Therapy. During the manicure and pedicure sections, I found my love for nails. Once finishing that course, I knew that I needed to do nails; being able to be so creative on such ittle tiny canvas…
5 top tips for perfect nail competition preparation
Lauren Holmes, winner of the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year award 2019, reveals her 5 top tips for nailing your competition prep: Practice, practice, practice! Make sure you have done your competition set plenty of times, so you know your timings and order. Plan it out and…
4 ways to market bridal nail services
Brides-to-be have a number of things to juggle in the run up to their big day, so help make it easy for them to find their dream nail look. Follow these four simple steps to market bridal nail services to potential clients… 1. Tailor treatments “I believe the best way…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 6
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 6 I woke bright and early to pack my suitcase, as I was to head to the airport straight after the last training session. I think there were a few sore heads amongst the educators…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 5
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 5 Today, educator Galina Kokovikhina from Russia taught us how to create animal art using gel polish. She was an amazing tutor and broke down each step to show us shading, shadowing and placement. I…
Glass gel nails: Why I love the look & how to create it
Nail tech & salon owner, Karen M Brown, shares her creativity and wisdom in a series for Scratch… Based in Scotland, Karen co-owns (with her sister) Sanctuary in the City; two multi-award-winning salon destinations. The duo also owns training academy, NABTA UK, and provides nail and beauty education across the…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 4
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 4 Today, we enjoyed training in 3D & 4D techniques courtesy of educator, Karina Frias, using a mix of 3D Forming Gel and builder gels. We started the day by creating a 3D Fairy using…
Salon System’s product picks for National Lash Day
Did you know that 19 February sees National Lash Day? Whether, your client adores their lashes long and luscious or they prefer a natural lash, Salon System educator and lash expert, Ruth Atkins, share her top picks… Lashes in a flash “Nautralash has your clients covered with the LashLux Mink Style…
Tech Talk: Carly Reilly of Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Carly Reilly, to learn more about her industry journey… Carly Reilly has been working in the nail industry since the age of 17. “It’s been nearly 20 years since I became self-employed and I still have just as much passion, if not more, for the…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 3
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 3 The education team woke early as today’s itinerary saw plenty of training and exams. Luckily, I’ve been sharing a room with Brillbird UK founder, Liliya Moss, and she’s an early riser, so I have…
Why you need to know the difference between the nail convex & concave
One of the most important yet surpassed elements of a nail enhancement is the convex and concave. Firstly, lets explain what the convex and concave is: Convex: The exterior curve of the nail enhancement. Concave: The interior curve or “the tunnel” of the nail enhancement. The convex and concave should be…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, reveals neon effect shades have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been popular with clients because it is so bright. We’re post-Christmas and we’ve made it through the January…
Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 2
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 2 The first day of training was led by Marina Bendiuk, who covered Fantasy nail design using gel. Marina started the day by demonstrating how to sculpt an extremely long stiletto nail using gel. Marina…
