Tales from a tech visit to Swarovski HQ
Earlier this year, 15 educators, including myself, were honoured to be selected as the first UK and Ireland education team for Swarovski Crystal Beauty Academy. This education team is the first pilot for the global team, led by Marian Newman. We recently had the exciting and exclusive opportunity of being…
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MANI MONDAY: Lola Bunny
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Who doesn’t love Lola Bunny? This nail design by @miunailsart at ISLA Berlin is sassy yet super sweet, seeing baby blue hues combine with hand painted art of the fabulous Looney Tunes character, alternative French tips, the…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a mauve foil and glitter design to embrace autumn. “This latest set was inspired by the amazing tech, Laura Easy. I admire every set of nails she creates. With the summer holidays over I…
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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 geometric nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Geometric has to be my favourite acrylic design! My clients love it as it can be created in so many ways,…
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MANI MONDAY: Half print
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! There’s no doubt that cow print has been the trend on everyones nails this summer, including the likes of Kendall Jenner and Ariana Grande championing the design. In this nail look, New York-based editorial nail artist, Alicia…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kathleen Ryan, KMR Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kathleen Ryan, of KMR Nails, wears an opal-effect nail design inspired by a fellow tech. “To create this nail look I used Magpie Beauty Build Me Up Gel in Blush. I mixed the brand’s Trixibelle Flakes with Give Me Strength…
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Rebecca Isaac on one stroke & her nail heroes
Scratch Stars 2018 & 2019 One Stroke Artist of the Year, Rebecca Isaac, shares her career journey, nail hers and favourite products… Tell us about your training… I started my nail journey in 1993 when I left school and enrolled in a two-year beauty course at Northampton College. Back then this…
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Lauren Holmes shares her love of gel polish
Fresh from scooping the coveted Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade at the Scratch Stars Awards 2019, Lauren Holmes of Nailed It Beauty, reveals what it is about the gel polish medium that she loves… Over the years, Lauren has trained with ASP, Gelish and The Gel Bottle Inc,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, reveals autumn-friendly dandelion-inspired nails have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been popular because its that in-between time of year where we transition between seasons so…
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MANI MONDAY: Dreamy celestial
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We love these dreamy celestial nails created by Sophie of Rainbow Nails, Plymouth, using Magpie Beauty products. The nail look was inspired by Australian-based celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose, who originally posted the celestial manicure on…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears nude almond nails finished with gold celestial detailing. “I love all celestial things so the idea of suns, moons and stars on my nails are a dream. I saw some inspo from another tech on Instagram (@gaudyoctopus)…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, reveals modern French tip designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This nail design has been popular, especially on social media, due to some celebrities wearing coloured tips…
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MANI MONDAY: Soft sunflowers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A sunflower is enough to brighten anyone’s day and this nail design is certainly brightening ours here at Scratch HQ. This design comes courtesy of talented tech, Laura Easby, and features a marbled autumn-ready red wine hue alongside hand…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals beautiful bridal nails with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I was asked to do this design by a client that is getting married but who doesn’t…
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MANI MONDAY: Feeling blue
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are loving this extra glam set by Janine, at Nails by Janine in Swindon, this week and we cannot take our eyes off it. The design sees a number of blue hues, marbling, blue dried flowers,…
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