USA’s FingerNailFixer launches vlog to offer education programs for budding nail artists
Holly Schippers AKA #FingerNailFixer has changed up her nail delivery and started a YouTube vlog for nail professionals. “Education is my ‘thing’,” states Holly. “And when the pandemic arrived, it hit me hard. I could not longer travel and educate across the States. I knew I had to change it…
Read More
12 steps to help perfect gel polish application at the cuticle zone
Achieving a close and neat cuticle application with gel polish can be a nail tech’s nemesis but with just a few simple steps you can master a photo perfect cuticle application your clients will love. To achieve this with the gel polish brush alone can prove difficult even for the…
Read More
5 weird & wonderful nail trends of the 2010’s
Remember the ‘Tens? The decade of 2010 to 2020, where Lady Gaga wore that meat dress, Gangnam Style became a global hit, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot and the Harry Potter films came to an end (sob). In the world of nails however, there were some truly…
Read More
8 glitter mixes take Senter stage as they launch onto UK nail scene
Award-winning nail stylist from Kings Lynn, East Anglia, Scarlett Senter has launched the Scarlett Senter Glitter range to complement her other recent nail art products; crystals and brushes. “A close friend of mine, Sophie Girton, help me mix the Princess glitter pot as she is literally my Princess client and…
Read More
Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Rothwell
Lee-Ann Moss enjoyed life as a mobile nail technician from 2017, but began to look for properties to rent during the lockdowns of 2020 in order to open her own salon. “The idea that life is too short hit home for me during the pandemic,” Lee-Ann remembers. “I was approached…
Read More
3 nail artists join founder of Nail & Beauty Excellence to create its 4-strong education team
After intense educator training at its HQ in Kent, three nail artists have joined together to create the Nail & Beauty Excellence UK education team. Founder, Jade Barber reveals, “Talented techs, Jackie Nguyen, Carlie Salt and Billie-Jo Keach, have been working hard all week with me to pass their NBE…
Read More
9 new online nail competitions launch across the nail kingdom & beyond in one championship with 3 beauty genres
The pandemic has seen the popularity of online nail contests soar, therefore techs will be pleasantly surprised to find a new one has just hit the nail, brow and lash horizon. The KingdomBeautyCrown Online Nail Championship London 2021, organised by Erika Ramonaite in London, has been announced and showcases an…
Read More
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jodie Evans. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail designs inspired by ‘Marvellous Monochrome’ in the bid to win a prize from Nailchemy. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer,…
Read More
NAIL TECH TALK: Camilla Vika Høgemark of Vegan Nails by Camilla
Scratch chats to Camilla Vika Høgemark of Vegan Nails by Camilla about her favourite nail trends and the importance of using vegan and cruelty free products… Art is something I’ve always been into, ever since I was a little kid. I studied Fine Art in college, and later graduated with…
Read More
There’s no place like home…nail art inspo falls from the sky
Sheffield-based nail artist Loi van Nguyen was so inspired by a post created by Scratch’s Alex Fox that he felt compelled to pick up his nail art brushes and paint. “I saw the photos on both Alex’s Instagram and Facebook accounts and had to create a design from the feeling…
Read More
NAIL TECH TALK: Kelly Bradford on her colourful career
Kelly Bradford, owner of Kels Gels has had a varied career before becoming a nail technician four years ago. From being a service engineer, to cabin crew for British Airways, Kelly shares her story… I started working at Somerfield as a checkout supervisor at 16, followed by NatWest bank as…
Read More
Nail designer joins ivorygoat wedding planner in Costa Blanca, Spain with a fresh approach to love & all the trimmings
As things slowly but surely begin to pick up again for wedding industry professionals, a newly launched wedding planning company in Marina Alta, Costa Blanca, Spain is providing couples with all the traditional services, and a little something extra in a landscape that will take their very breath away. Alex…
Read More
How to handle beauty client complaints
Tina Beaumont-Goddard, director at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) serves up support and advice for handling client complaints… As a business owner, it is your responsibility to deal with complaints in a timely, effective manner and have working knowledge of the client’s consumer rights. Take complaints seriously, stay…
Read More
Salon in the Spotlight: You Beauty, Leeds
After working in the industry since 2013, Rachel Dobson jumped at the chance to open her salon, when space became available in November 2020. “Since opening in December, I have already expanded when Danielle joined in April,” Rachel explains. “I plan to expand further by adding another two therapists to…
Read More
NAIL TECH TALK: Oksana Smirnova, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21
Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 20/21, Oksana Smirnova, shares how she discovered her passion for nails, how it felt to be announced as a finalist and her next career steps… Tell us about your nail industry journey… I started my career as a nail technician in 2009,…
Read More
Read the latest issue
