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…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What it takes to become a nail industry educator
Industry veteran and Scratch Stars award winner, Sue Davies, reveals what it means to be an educator in the nail realm… Education is one of the most important areas in our industry. It drives us towards our goals or skill enhancement and helps us to build our career. However, in…
What to do during a slow spell at work
Naomi Mogg, educator for ASP, reveals how to make the most of any business downtime… If your business is suffering from a dip in clients in the lead-up to the Christmas rush, there are a number of ways you can increase your turnover and keep thriving. Consider giving your VIP…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that mermaid-inspired designs are always popular with her clients, no matter the weather. “Mermaid designs are always popular. This particular client loves pink so I decided to incorporate them both together. “I used…
How to perfect a smile line on nails
A crisp, neat smile line that flatters the client’s nail and creates an elongated look can really set your work apart from other nail techs in both salon and competition work. However, achieving this perfect smile line can worry many techs and make them avoid offering this option altogether. The…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears bright dark pink chunky glitter tips for a sparkling autumnal nail. “To create my latest set of nails, I used the Magpie Beauty Gel Colour system and a gorgeous Berry…
Therapists boost business opportunities on Just Wax Advanced Course
Salon System wax specialists, Andy Rouillard and Lisa Stone, hosted a Just Wax Advanced Masterclass at Stockport’s Alan Howard Training Academy using the new Expert range. The intimate course offered new tips and tricks to help boost business with a focus on both theory and practical, hands-on advice. Therapists were…
Salon in the Spotlight: Ever Pretty Beauty Studio, Wakefield
Living up to its name, this new studio is the result of a mother-daughter duo pursuing a balanced work and home life. Opening in July this year, Shelby Holmes and Amanda Welbourn had a lightbulb moment after a house move. “We have worked together for many years in various locations…
