Hannah leahy

WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 26 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a sheer nude nail look with gold accents. “I created this design using Magpie Beauty products. I just love a simple design on myself and wanted to use my favourite…

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Cosmedicure

How training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business

By Sophie Nutt | 24 April 2020

Jayne Masters, nail technician and founder of Cosmedicure, reveals how training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business… “As a trained nail technician, I have always had a great client base for pedicure services, however I soon wanted to learn more and take my business that step further. Having…

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Lois broderick

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lois Broderick, Lois Rose Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 April 2020

We want to see the nail designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Lois Broderick, of Lois Rose Beauty, reveals sunflower-inspired nail looks are popular with her clients at the moment. “Sunflowers symbolise adoration and longevity, they are known for being happy flowers and I believe this…

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Mel lewendon nail art challenge

Nail tech embraces lockdown with A-Z nail art challenge

By Helena Biggs | 20 April 2020

Melanie Lewendon, Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year finalist 2020, has been keeping her creative streak alive through an A-Z nail art challenge. The talented tech has been creating one mixed media nail design a day for every day of lockdown, each themed around a different letter of…

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Kelly wells

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears black tips and a glitter fade over nude nails. “After having barely nails for nearly two weeks and having no motivation to do them, I came across a picture on Pinterest that encouraged me…

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Hayley winder

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 14 April 2020

We want to see the nail designs proving popular on your social media! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, reveals a fun and vibrant spring time nail look featuring glitter swirls has been popular. “I think these have been popular because they are happy positive colours…

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Kayley cairns nhs nails

Mani Monday: Nails in honour of the NHS

By Alex Fox | 13 April 2020

Multi award-winning nail artist and Scratch Stars finalist 2020, Kayley Cairns, speaks to Alex Fox about the steps she took to create extreme stiletto nails in honour of the NHS amidst the coronavirus pandemic… Humbled, as we all are watching key workers dedicate their time to saving lives, nail professional,…

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Jemma ball

WHAT I’M WEARING: Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 12 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, wears a dainty butterfly nail look for spring. “I created the nails by using a base of CND Shellac™ in Bouquet – it’s the perfect semi-sheer pinky nude base. I then painted the butterfly…

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Amy pierce beauty loft

Rochdale nail tech to appear on ITV to discuss business impact of COVID-19

By Helena Biggs | 9 April 2020

Amy Pierce, founder of The Beauty Loft in Rochdale, is to appear on ITV’s Tonight show to reveal the impact of coronavirus on her business. Airing at 7.30pm on 9 April, the programme explores the emotional and financial implications that COVID-19 is having – and may continue to have –…

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Amber jane mcleod

Tech Talk: Spreading positive vibes via a 4D Piglet

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2020

Scratch shines the spotlight on Amber-Jane McLeod, a talented tech who has crafted a 4D creation to promote positivity during the coronavirus outbreak Amber-Jane McLeod of The Little Beauty House, Salisbury, began her journey into the nail industry eight years ago, when she trained in Gelish application courtesy of the…

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Diana pajeva

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 7 April 2020

We want to see the nail designs that are proving popular on your social media pages! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, says that this tropical nail look has been popular with her followers. “This wild tropical look has been very trendy for quite a while now. We see it…

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Jade robinson

WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, wears Mulan-inspired nails in anticipation of the upcoming movie. “I created my Mulan nails first by infilling my nails with The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Teddy. I always like to paint my character nails first…

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Shelley richards

Tech Talk: Rainbow swirl nails by Shelley Richards

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2020

Scratch learns more about the career story of talented nailist, Shelley Richards of Elite Nails… Shelley began her career journey in 2015 following encouragement from her sister, Lee-ann Moore. “Lee-Ann is a nail tech and she signed me up to a government funded course for Level 3 Nail Services,” Shelley…

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Lucy sibley

Tech Talk: Creative colour blocking nails by Lucy Sibley

By Zoe Wickens | 1 April 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Lucy Sibley, to learn more about her industry journey… Lucy entered the nail industry at the end of 2018 after her youngest daughter became unwell. “I needed a career that was flexible but that also fulfilled my creative personality,” she explains. “Now I work part…

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Cheryl shanks

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Cheryl Shanks, Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge

By Sophie Nutt | 31 March 2020

We want to see the nail designs trending on your social media pages! Cheryl Shanks, of Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge, says marble French tips have been popular recently. “This design is so popular as it’s so versatile: you can use various colour combinations and glitter outlines to complete the…

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