How to perfect nail product application by the cuticle
Mastering cuticle application can be a tech’s nemesis, but it needn’t be. Of course, it takes practice but follow my top tips for perfecting your cuticle application with L&P and gel polish. Perfecting L&P cuticle application When working with L&P, ensuring the mix ratio is correct – especially around the…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals iridescent and glittery nails are popular with her clients at the moment. “I bought some new Lecenté chubby glitters and advertised on my social media for a model to use them on.…
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MANI MONDAY: Remember, remember
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s Guy Fawkes Day and bonfire night is upon us, however many of your clients may have already celebrated the tradition over the weekend with firework parties or watching the local display – and what better way…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears a muted grey and black nail design featuring ombre and marbling techniques for a cosy winter mani. “The nails were Russian almond shaped created with liquid and powder on long length HD Professional sculpting forms.…
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Scratch Stars winner launches own product range
Globally renowned vlogger and winner of the Scratch Stars Best UK Nail Blogger title 2018, Natasha Lee, has launched her own range of nail products. Named ‘Divine by Natasha Lee‘, products include a ‘capsule’ brush set, which features five brushes that allows the user to create every art look that…
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Marie-Louise Coster on Japanese nail art, exciting opportunities and Nails Next Top Nail Artist
Tell us about your training… I originally had a Saturday job in a beauty salon from the age of 16. I did a bit of ‘in-house’ training there but my proper training was at Brunel Technical College in Bristol in the late 90s. This provided me with my NVQ 2 and…
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Add sparkle to nail designs with eco-friendly iZ glitters
Spruce up nail designs and sparkle for the festive season with eight new iZ Beauty of London nail art glitters. The fine glitters can be applied to nails, face and body and are biodegradable, created using a film derived from trees (mainly Eucalyptus), which is sustainable and sourced using environmentally…
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Vegan beauty: Defined by experts
With 2018 seeing an increasingly conscious approach across all industries, Scratch quizzes experts about veganism – and the properties upheld by the increasing numbers of vegan nail and beauty products. To be considered vegan, a product or service must be free of any animal-derived ingredients. “This includes ingredients such as…
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Embracing natural beauty at Nails & Brows
At the beginning of this week, I was lucky enough to visit the beautiful Nails & Brows boutique in Mayfair, London – simply a stone’s throw from Green Park. Tucked away on Berkeley Street amongst an array of hotels and cool lunch spots, the beauty boutique catches your eye from…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Halloween nails have been popular with her clients recently – particularly this cute pumpkin design. “I think this nail design has been really popular because it’s autumnal and halloween-y. Many of…
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MANI MONDAY: Corpse Bride
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T-minus two days to Halloween! For the final spooky mani Monday, we love this violet glow in the dark nail design inspired by Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride film. The design by Keara Ford at the Pamper Nail…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire & educator
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire & educator, created these ultra-glam black and gold nails for her 30th birthday. “I created these nails for my 30th birthday, as I wanted a sleek and glamorous yet sexy design and therefore opted…
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Jayne Knowles on the importance of education
Here Jayne Knowles, Brillbird UK educator for Chester, shares her thoughts on the importance of education in the nail industry… “I come across many people who say education is too expensive, but can you really afford not to do it? I’m not just talking about the financial implications here; education…
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Joanna Tompkins talks about life as a Scratch Stars Award winner
French & Drench founder, Joanna Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year award 2018, paid a visit to Scratch HQ to chat about her career and light after the big win. While I was treated to a signature French & Drench manicure, I chatted to Joanna about what the business has been…
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Dip into a new treatment offering with INK London
Are you seeking a new treatment to add to your service menu? One that’s speedy – but offers supreme strength? Take a peek at INK London’s Acrylink Dipping System Diploma with brand educator, Kelly Webb… About: Offer strength and a speedy colour service to clients with the INK London ADS…
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