My visit to the Milton Keynes branch of award-winning nail salon, Townhouse
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has opened a branch in the heart of Milton Keynes. Admired by beauty pros and celebrities alike, the luxury nailcare business is renowned for mastering classic, minimalist manicures and elegant, stylish nail art looks. The flagship branch in Fitzrovia was launched…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Cutie Patootie Nails, Fife, Scotland
Claire Watters began her nail journey in 2017, after training in Glasgow. “I finally plucked up the courage to leave my job at Asda and started to take on clients at their home. After doing it mobile for a short time I decided to set up a room at home,…
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8 nail art books to inspire your designs
Here at Scratch, we love a beautiful coffee table book, especially with the pandemic providing ample amounts of time to relax at home.. We’ve swotted up on the best beauty books that will not only look stunning on your coffee table or in your reception area, but will provide you…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the pro behind handmade beauty brand, Nellie Rose
Nellie Rose is a hand, nail & foot brand founded by Rosie Knapper, a beauty professional from Cheshire who also runs a successful lash and brow ‘one stop shop’ and training school, Flutterby Beauty Training. The pandemic spurred Rosie on to develop her own product range, after Covid-19 restrictions forced…
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British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition launches guide to help consumers
British Beauty Council‘s Sustainable Beauty Coalition has created the Planet Positive Beauty Guide: an industry guide featuring easy-to-digest information to help consumers make greener beauty choices more confidently. A study conducted by tech-company, Provenance, and online beauty retailer, Cult Beauty, surveyed the attitudes of more than 23,000 beauty shoppers and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: CandyMani’s Nails & Beauty, Suffolk
Candice Muddeman began Candymani’s in 2015, working out of her dining room at home, offering gel polish to family and friends. “Last year in lockdown, we started work on a separate nail and beauty studio at the back of our house. We were lucky to have such a generous space,…
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When is a contraindication preventative or restrictive to a nail treatment?
A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or your client at risk if the treatment was carried out. There are four types of contraindications which are illnesses you will come across. These are viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. Another contraindication would be certain medications…
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Legology joins 2 environment-friendly initiatives to step up sustainability game
Leg care brand, Legology is joining two sustainability initiatives; rePurpose Global and World Land Trust in a bid to improve its sustainability as a brand. Legology is a leg care brand which focuses on providing solutions to common leg problems. Using the Lymphology complex, founder, Kate Shapland set out to…
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Here’s how to create a rapport with non-English speaking clients
Scratch chats to Magda Gniewek, educator of Magnetic Nails UK, about how to create a connection with your clients who don’t use English as their first language… What is the best way to build a working relationship with a client whose mother tongue is not the English language? “When working…
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Weak, brittle or ridged nails? Here’s how you can benefit from a manicure
Think that having painted nails only provides aesthetic benefits? Think again – just a few of the benefits of a manicure and pedicure include stress relief, improved nail health and a boost in confidence. But even if your nails aren’t in the best condition, Marian Newman BEM, nail industry veteran…
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8 ways to reduce foot swelling during pregnancy
It’s completely normal to experience some swelling in pregnancy, particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers, which can often be worse at the end of the day. Why does it happen? Your growing uterus can interrupt blood flow and cause more fluid to stay in your leg veins, with the extra…
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UK Black History Month: Honour nail styles & pros
Scratch recognises and honours the UK’s Black History Month by celebrating the work & styles of black nail professionals across the UK and learning more about how black culture has helped shape nail trends today… L&P acrylic nails Although L&P acrylic nails isn’t an invention born exclusively from the black…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails
Scratch chats to Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails about the importance of self belief and making progress in her work… “I love that I can create something from nothing. Everything from shaping, filing, colour and the final design – the whole process is incredibly satisfying for me. “There is…
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6 ways to manage dry & brittle nails affected by menopause
The menopause can be a challenging time for women, with many lacking confidence and feeling undervalued. Looking good on the outside can give the confidence boost needed to feel good on the inside, and having strong and healthy nails is a great place to start. Menopause is so much more…
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First ‘Carbon Neutral Salon Certification’ announced in North America
Green Circle Salons, a North American beauty waste recovery service and the world’s first sustainable salon solution, has announced the first Carbon Neutral Salon Certification. The firm helps the North American salon industry to reduce its environmental footprint, with Green Circle Salons members empowered to recover up to 95% of…
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