#TRENDINGTUESDAY: Dreamy rainbows by Hazel McLachlan
Hazel McLachlan, nail artist at RubyBlu Salon Stirling has been creating press-on nails for her clients during lockdown, so they can keep their nails looking tip-top before returning to the salon. This particular pastel set has attracted a lot of attention and demand. “My clients love the rainbow theme, as…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley McCabe
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Hayley McCabe, wears a sparkling golden glitter French. “I have had short nails for a while and so sculpted enhancements using the Lecenté Create Builder Gel. I added one coat of CND Shellac in Negligee and encapsulated Lecenté…
Nail tech reveals how her salon in Austria has adapted post-lockdown
As salons open up across Austria following Covid-19 lockdown, salon owner Cait Hill gives an insight into how the new salon landscape lies & the protocols she’s installed to stay safe… Meet Caitriona Hill, a nail tech and salon owner from Ireland, who lives and operates from her salon, The…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha
We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, says detailed 3D work has been popular with clients on her social media platforms. “These nails are packed with so much detail. There is something for everyone to enjoy and 3D work…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Elysia Harmony, Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elysia Harmony, of Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education, wears fiery red and orange enhancements. “As a nail technician, I find it relatively easy to have longer length nails but wanted to understand what challenges my clients face. Since the…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Shannon Mason, Shannon Mason Nail Artist
We want to see the designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Shannon Mason, of Shannon Mason Nail Artist, reveals a combination of a cloudy ombre sky and a dripping galaxy effect has been popular on her social media pages with clients. “I think this particular design…
Coronavirus: ‘Creating press-on nails saved my salon’
Lizi Cornwell shares how creating press-on nails has kept both her business and passion for nails alive in lockdown… “I started making press-on nails last year at home as an extra to the salon I own, Queen’s Salon in Essex. “The idea was to retail them as a lot of…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears hand painted sunflowers on her nails. “I absolutely love sunflowers – they’re just such a happy flower. They take my mind to the huge fields of them in Tuscany when I visited last year, such…
How this award-winning nail tech has adapted to the UK lockdown
Multi award-winning nail technician, Karen Brown, reveals how she has been adapting to the UK lockdown as a result of Covid-19… Hello to all of my nail kings and queens! I hope you are all doing OK in these confusing times. Today I am talking about adapting to our surroundings.…
How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner
Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring…
Tech talk: Jessica Hinds, Polished by Jess Leeds
Scratch learns more about the career story of talented nail artist, Jessica Hinds of Polished by Jess Leeds… How did you get into the nail industry? Stepping into the nail industry for me was, believe it or not, a huge weight off my shoulders. In 2016 I had just had my second child…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kelly Scothorn, As Pretty As. Nails by Kelly
We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Kelly Scothorn, of As Pretty As. Nails by Kelly, reveals mix and match looks have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular as a lot of us, whether we are nail techs or…
WHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
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…
How training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business
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…
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lois Broderick, Lois Rose Beauty
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…
