Tech Talk: Lacquer Lassie Aimee Hamilton
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Aimee Hamilton, to learn more about her industry journey… Aimee Hamilton of The Lacquer Lassie initially became interested in nails when she was about 10 or 11 years old, after stumbling across nail art tutorials on YouTube. “I became hooked,” she says. “I didn’t actually…
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#BeKind: why & how you should support fellow nail techs
Nail tech & salon owner, Karen M Brown, shares her creativity and wisdom in a series for Scratch… Based in Scotland, Karen co-owns (with her sister) Sanctuary in the City; two multi-award-winning salon destinations. The duo also owns training academy, NABTA UK, and provides nail and beauty education across the UK. Karen co-founded…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals Billie Eilish-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “Billie Eilish is the talk of the red carpet at the minute and her current hair colours, as well as her…
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#ManiMonday: Striking crystal nails by Claire Wheeler
Scratch puts the spotlight on a funky crystal-studded nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Claire Wheeler, owner of home nail business Beauty and the Wish in Essex, has been working in the nail industry for two and a half years. “I have always had an artistic…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Hunns, Beauty With Sarah
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Hunns, of Beauty With Sarah, wears an 80’s print-inspired nail look. “I created these nails using Premier Gel in Strawberry Daiquiri and Black for the base colours. I then used the Lecenté D2 Brush to hand paint the design…
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9 Nail Questions for Pure Nails ambassador, Niamh Hartley
1.Tell us about your training… I went to college in 2013 to study Beauty Therapy. During the manicure and pedicure sections, I found my love for nails. Once finishing that course, I knew that I needed to do nails; being able to be so creative on such ittle tiny canvas…
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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 6
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 6 I woke bright and early to pack my suitcase, as I was to head to the airport straight after the last training session. I think there were a few sore heads amongst the educators…
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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 5
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 5 Today, educator Galina Kokovikhina from Russia taught us how to create animal art using gel polish. She was an amazing tutor and broke down each step to show us shading, shadowing and placement. I…
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Glass gel nails: Why I love the look & how to create it
Nail tech & salon owner, Karen M Brown, shares her creativity and wisdom in a series for Scratch… Based in Scotland, Karen co-owns (with her sister) Sanctuary in the City; two multi-award-winning salon destinations. The duo also owns training academy, NABTA UK, and provides nail and beauty education across the…
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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 4
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 4 Today, we enjoyed training in 3D & 4D techniques courtesy of educator, Karina Frias, using a mix of 3D Forming Gel and builder gels. We started the day by creating a 3D Fairy using…
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Tech Talk: Carly Reilly of Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Carly Reilly, to learn more about her industry journey… Carly Reilly has been working in the nail industry since the age of 17. “It’s been nearly 20 years since I became self-employed and I still have just as much passion, if not more, for the…
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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 3
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 3 The education team woke early as today’s itinerary saw plenty of training and exams. Luckily, I’ve been sharing a room with Brillbird UK founder, Liliya Moss, and she’s an early riser, so I have…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, reveals neon effect shades have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been popular with clients because it is so bright. We’re post-Christmas and we’ve made it through the January…
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#ManiMonday: Sparkling silver stilettos by Kristina Thompson
Scratch puts the spotlight on a silvery nail design of varying textures and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Kristina Thompson, owner of The White Rooms salon in Bedfordshire, has worked in the beauty industry for 30 years and currently teaches students using CJP Nail Systems. “I found these…
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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 2
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 2 The first day of training was led by Marina Bendiuk, who covered Fantasy nail design using gel. Marina started the day by demonstrating how to sculpt an extremely long stiletto nail using gel. Marina…
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