WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing Coco-themed nails. “I created these nails by first coming up with the idea of theming them around Coco. I have done many themed and Disney sets of nails and Coco is…
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3 rules for keeping holiday nails in tip-top condition
Sharon Sandhu, category manager for nails at Salon Services UK & Ireland, reveals three ways to ensure nail looks keep in the best shape while on holiday… At this time of year, many clients will be escaping for an annual summer break of sun, sea and carefree days on the…
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Jenny Nagorski shares her thoughts on the industry
Meet Jenny Nagorski, an inspirational tech & Lecenté brand ambassador renowned for her love of sparkle… How did your career in nails begin? A long time ago, my parents bought me a nail kit as a birthday present. Initially I thought, ‘why would you get me that?‘ but it turns…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals tie dye nail looks have been popular with her clients recently! “This nail design has been so popular because its so bright and fun for the festival season, and definitely a…
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MANI MONDAY: We Bare Bears
Begin the week with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week, this super cute nail art of We Bare Bears caught our eye and took up a lil place in our hearts. Simple, cute and quirky, we love seeing teeny cartoon characters on your clients’ nails! This design was…
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Milly Shanks on her love of The Gel Bottle Inc & unusual nail art
Tell us about your training… I trained at Total Academy in Stockton, but all of my nail art is self-taught. I have a degree in Applied Arts so I’ve always had a paintbrush in my hand! What is your all-time favourite nail product? Anything and everything by The Gel…
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What it’s really like to own a nail salon – Part 2
Industry veteran, salon owner and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry champion 2017, Sue Davies, reveals an insight into her experience of running a nail salon business… Read part 1, here. We all like to think that our futures are bright and stable, however that isn’t always the case…
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What it’s really like to own a nail salon – Part 1
Industry veteran, salon owner and Scratch Stars Services to the Nail Industry champion 2017, Sue Davies, reveals an insight into her experience of running a nail salon business… For many graduates in the hair, beauty and nail industry the ultimate dream is to own a salon one day. It is…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Bold Salon, Glasgow
Bold by name, bold by nature! Bold Salon in Glasgow is making its mark in the local area owing to the quirky decor and impressive collection of professionals working from its treatment rooms. “I had been self-employed lash and brow specialist for 21 years under my own business, The i…
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Brighter eyes with Lash Perfect
This morning, I headed to the Lash Perfect Beauty Bar in London, just a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus underground station. The brand was hosting a drop-in event to celebrate and preview the launch of its new iRevive brightening eye treatment. The iRevive treatment can be performed as an add-on…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley J’s Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, reveals clear tips have been popular with her clients recently. “With all of the new products constantly appearing in the industry, clients are becoming more adventurous with their nail designs. I feel clear tips…
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Lip plumping with Lip NV
This morning, the Scratch HQ was visited by Essex-based Lip NV educator, Laura White, to perform the No Needle Filler treatment on Scratch assistant ed, Kat. Before arriving at the Scratch office, Laura had sent Kat a thorough consultation form to fill out to ensure there were no contraindications that could prevent…
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How to close a nail form correctly to ensure a great enhancement
The perfect form fit is one of the most important elements when it comes to a well-structured sculpted nail enhancement. The correct placement of the nail form is essential but an often overlooked component of the form fit is the symmetrical closure of the wings. Without this, it will be…
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MANI MONDAY: Combining trends
Begin the weekend the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes there are too many trends to just stick to one in a nail design – and this predicament can often produce stunning bespoke nail art. Find a willing client (which can sometimes be yourself, pairing work…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nailbed
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nailbed, wears a stunning lilac and blue nail look for her sister’s wedding. “I created these nails with the new 015 Chameleon Glitters from Glitterarty Nails and a mix of sculpts and tips. The acrylic used…
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