How to look after your UV/LED lamp
Louella Belle educator and Scratch Stars winner, Carrie Leigh-Allen, reveals how you should be looking after your lamp to ensure a oh-so professional service… “UV or LED lamps are expensive but an important part of our kit,” explains Carrie-Leigh Allen. “It is advisable to use the same brand as the product you…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals that this design featuring soft and elegant hues, glitter and freehand nail art has been popular with her clients recently. “I think this design is so popular because of…
Jemma Ball reveals her love of CND Shellac™, Kirsty Meakin and the nail community
Tell us about your training… I trained in beauty therapy up to level 3 eight years ago. I bagged my first salon job and loved watching the other team members create enhancements so I knew I had to train in liquid & powder. I saved all my wages up and…
Shoot for photographic competition success with tips from Karina Perematko
Scratch chats to Karina Perematko, master nail technician and absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails London Studio Academy and owner of KP Vintage Studio, about entering The Great Scratch Shoot Out – and discover the story behind the shoot that scooped a close second place… “I was so happy…
Enhance your nail skills with an international master artist
The Nail Academy Essex is welcoming nail artist, Kim Tu, to its seaside premises for a two-day workshop in July. Known as ‘That Nail Girl’, Kim Tu is an international master artist and educator and will visit the premises, which celebrates its first anniversary next month, on 22 and 23…
What is a nail technician? Discuss…
Bob Giblett, co-owner of Swedish nail product & education provider, Iryna Giblett AB, dissects the role of the nail technician and discusses differing standards across the globe… What is a nail technician? Who you ask and where you ask will produce very different answers! In most countries, nail tekking is…
How to tell when nail files need replacing
Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to know when your nail files need replacing… Something that is often overlooked (but is one of the most important tools in a tech’s kit), is the nail file. Without files, we cannot prep the natural nail or get…
Salon in the Spotlight: Skye Beauty Salon, Highland, Scotland
Lynn Riley opened Skye Beauty Salon in July 2017 with great ambitions for the business. “I had a huge client base already built up in my area which made the transition to the new salon easy and its gone from strength to strength,” Lynn states. “It’s been the best decision…
#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 Lana heart nail looks are constantly popular with her clients, however the summer months has seen the design incorporate bright and pretty hues. “As the sun is out, all the bright…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Cooper
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Nicola Cooper, opted for a bright and beautiful tie dye nail look using a variety of Magpie Beauty products. “I created this design using products from my favourite brand, Magpie Beauty. I started with a layer of Plain…
Ilex Wood on one stroke nail art, industry friends and Nail Harmony UK
Ilex Wood is a bachelor educator with Nail Harmony UK and based in Doncaster. What is your all-time favourite nail product? My all-time favourite nail product must be Gelish Structure Gel. It is so versatile I can use it in all most any nail service, and both my clients and students are going…
Tax and Tips: The Lowdown
Top tip or not to tip? Your clients may be asking that question, but do you know the HM Revenue and Customs’ stance on that little something extra? A recent survey from www.onbuy.com revealed Britian’s most tipped profession, as well as consumer’s tipping habits. After asking over 2,000 participants, it…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals that punchy peachy hues combined with tropical leaf art have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the simplicity of this design makes it so popular. Its summery but not in…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, has us seeing blue with a nail set inspired by the holiday season. “I created them using Glam and Glits Coloured Acrylic, NSI Cover Pink for the nail bed and The Nail Team‘s new Elite Glitter…
Improve your skillset with one-day courses at The Nail Academy Essex
Are you seeking a one day course to boost your nail skill set or refine a technique? Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Nail Academy Essex offers independent, unaffiliated training, providing a variety of nail courses. Delivered in a friendly, supportive environment, the course are hosted with passion by owner and head educator, Louise…
