Lauren McBride hailed Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards
Bournemouth-based nail tech, Lauren McBride, has been crowned Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Having trained 17 years ago under CND educator, Jacqui Jefford, Lauren’s salon journey truly began as a Saturday girl at the age of 13, before she took up nail…
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#NOWTRENDING: Sunflower nails by Maise Poultney, Maisie Leah Nails
Maisie Poultney, of Maisie Leah Nails, shares her love for the nail industry, her career story so far and how she created these oh-so pretty sunflower nails… “I have been qualified in Calgel since 2015 but I only really did nails for my friends and family,” explains Maisie. “I started…
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Are you eligible for a music license refund?
Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, explains why businesses affected by Covid-19 could be eligible for a music license refund… If you use, play, or listen to recorded music at your business or organisation, the chances are that you may need or already obtain…
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#NOWTRENDING: Oyster shell style nails by Paiwa Loves
For a nail artist that lives close to a shoreline in Rye, East Sussex, it was only fitting that she create a set of oyster shell style nails – and they’re a delight to behold. After working with children for 20 years, Paiwa Drew, who goes by the business handle…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Mihaela Pirliteanu, MP Nails & Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Mihaela Pirliteanu, of MP Nails & Beauty, wears a dreamy peacock-inspired design. “As a nail artist, these types of intricate, hand painted designs are what I do for my customers and sometimes for myself. “These nails are made from hard…
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The differences between working as a nail tech in the UK & the US
Celebrity manicurist & international nail fashion designer, Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff, reveals the differences & similarities between working as a nail tech in the UK and the USA… I have been travelling globally for my career over the past 12 years. I’ve been to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, to name just…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrie Farris, Sherrie’s Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sherrie Farris, of Sherrie’s Nails, wears a pretty pastel bumblebee and daisy-inspired design. “I’ve always loved pastel yellow nails but personally never been brave enough to wear it… Lockdown gave me the opportunity to try it and I love it!…
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#NOWTRENDING: Disney crystals with Scarlett Senter
Talented tech, Scarlett Senter, shares how she created this sparkling Disney-inspired design and the inspiration behind it… “During the UK lockdown, my daughter has been watching a lot of Disney movies and this sparked an idea for these nails. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of Disney? “To create the…
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Why I’ve installed nail desk screens in my salon
Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, reveals why she has added perspex screens to the salon’s nail desks… The official government guidelines for the re-opening of nail salons are due to be released shortly. Most of the proposed guidelines seem straightforward but there has been…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Karolina Nowak, Magnifique Nails Lab
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Karolina Nowak, of Magnifique Nails Lab, wears a chic 3D French nail look. “I have seen a couple of posts across social media of 3D French nails and I really wanted to take a training course in technique, but unfortunately this…
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Victoria Adams on her love for neutral nails & being a glitter make-up artist
Scratch chats to Victoria Adams, owner of Lemonade Beauty, about her love for the nail industry, being a glitter make-up artist and relocating her salon just before the UK lockdown… “I trained in nails in 2018 at a salon school in Kent,” explains Victoria. “I then went on to further my…
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How one therapist created hand care products for key workers
Beauty therapist, Beverley Braisdell, shares the story of fellow beauty pro, Emma Harvey – who has created a hand cream and serum for NHS frontline staff & key workers… When I saw what my amazing friend and former colleague Emma Harvey, of Spa Butterfly, Wigan, had created during her time…
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#NOWTRENDING: Rainbow camo & intergalactic nail by Scott Featherstone
Get to know Scott Featherstone of Dapper & Dolly, as he shares some eye-catching nail creations and inspirations… “I began my nail journey back in 2015. It was an accident really and was never in my plans,” Scott reveals. “I’d been working for my local council for 14 years and…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, wears a brown and gold geode-inspired nail look. “In order to create this design I used Gelish shades, Areopuffing Matte Top Coat, Apres art inks, transfer gel with gold foil and gold leaf for…
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Kenyan nail tech & pastor shares how nail services have flourished in city of Narok
In a bid to take care of his family, John Mwangi, known to many as Mwangi Cutex, began a journey with nails 14 years ago. Starting out mobile on the streets of his city Narok in Kenya, John literally sat kerbside and painted the nails of abiding women as they…
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