WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Longworth, Nails By Sarah Louise
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Longworth created these nails after she spotted a similar design on the internet and wanted an excuse to use her most recent batch of nail mail. “I saw a similar design to this a while ago on Pinterest and…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours…
How to choose the right nail shape for your client
Educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, reveals how to select the right nail shape for your client… Nails come in a variety of shapes and sizes and everyone has fingers and nails of different lengths and shapes. Some have long, slim fingers while others have short fingers with short…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum decided to sport a romantic nail design for Valentine’s Day with these red stiletto nails featuring a dashing of glitter. “I created these nails with pre-pinched tips, using a red coloured acrylic powder and encapsulating the glitter. To give the…
Here’s what I thought of the HD Brows treatment
On Monday afternoon, I took a trip to London to visit the Karen Betts Clinic to have my first ever HD Brow consultation and treatment. Not only was it my first HD Brows experience, but it was my first eyebrow treatment at all… Ever. So, I excitedly hotfooted to Harley…
COURSE BITES: ASP Power Set Acrylic Intensive Foundation Course
Course Details: Suitable for beginner, attendees will learn the theory aspect of the nail industry, including health and safety and anatomy and physiology. The course covers tip application, shaping and complete product knowledge and application of ASP Power Set Acrylic. Student will also learn infilling, rebalancing, white tip application and white product application…
VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Gemma Lambert, The Nail Team
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Today’s the day! We’re sharing the love with this beautiful design by Gemma Lambert, owner of The Nail Team. Gemma offers a literal nod to Valentines Day with wording on the ring…
Nails:Mastered returns with Marian Newman
Are you looking to take your tekking to the next level? Desperate to break into the world of session styling? Teaming up with industry expert, Marian Newman, Mastered has revealed a 10-month accelerator online programme. The Nails: Mastered programme is designed to help nail techs get more exposure and create…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dana Squibb, Dana Squibb – Nail Artist
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dana Squibb, nail artist, revealed that grey designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think grey has been popular because it’s a neutral colour that provides a great background for nail art. It goes with absolutely everything…
VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Terri Eaton
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Terri Eaton created pretty purple design featuring sweetheart tip feature nails. Using Gelish hue Picture Perfect as her base, Terri then added sparkle to her design with Magpie Beauty nail glitter in…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Toria McLaughlin-Stickland
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Toria McLaughlin-Stickland wanted to brighten up the winter weather with some jazzy and colourful nail art. “These nails were created with acrylic and the nail art was hand painted in gel. “I created them because of the dull weather we’ve…
#SCRATCHSTARS18 – Top tips from a two-time winner
Tammy Koslowski, owner of NAF! Salon, Glasgow – which scooped both the Nail Salon of the Year and Best Use of Social Media titles at the Scratch Stars 2017, reveals her top tips to take it to the top… Start early I think it took us around four weeks to write…
VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Hannah Foreman
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! We’re seeing hearts! Hannah Foreman adds hand painted nail art to this manicure. Using shades from the Gel Bottle Inc, Hannah combines silver and red in this cute design. See more of Hannah’s…
VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty created the pretty design in a variety of pink tones. Perfect for any sweetheart, the design see the combination of rosy florals and glittered hearts in…
VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Rosie Watton
Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Cupid, draw back your bow! Rosie Watton created this minimalist manicure featuring the arrows of love. Seeing a signature shade of scarlet, Rosie used Bio Sculpture Gel shade No.19 Pillar Box Red. See…
