How to strike a balance between work & home life
Make it easy to manage the separation between work and home life with advice from nail artist and educator, JENNY HARRIS… I entered the nail industry shortly after my daughter was born, as I sought work that would be flexible so I could look after her. I completed a diploma…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, says abstract nails have been very popular with her clients recently. “I think abstract nails are getting very popular with clients at the moment. It gives the clients a chance to be creative and…
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MANI MONDAY: Timeless classic
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A perfectly executed French ombré design never goes a miss and is a look that will never go out of style. Clare at Nailco Nail Bar, based in Glasgow and Aberdeen, created exactly that using Naio Nails…
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Why I use healing crystals in hand & foot therapies
Kim Alexis, crystal healer, psychic spiritual medium, hypnotherapist & past life regressionist, reveals why she uses crystals in her hand & foot treatments… When a therapist massages the feet or hands, it feels so good because the physical sensation stimulated by touch sends messages from the skin’s nerve cells to the…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, wears leopard print-filled stars against a navy hue for an on-trend winter glam look. “I sculpted my nail extensions with Akzentz hard builder gel. Then, using Magpie Beauty Gel Colour in Midnight Sky, I…
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Techs add sparkle to nails at the Swarovski Crystal Heaven Workshop
Angel Crystals, a UK distributor of Swarovski nail crystals, invited a select group of techs to a fun-filled workshop at which they jazzed up their nails with Swarovski embellishments. Scratch‘s editor-in-chief, Alex, joined me for the trip to Swarovski’s London HQ, at which we were met by Antony Arnold of…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals metallics have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the metallic look is so popular as it’s on trend and looks so effective! January is a dull month and my clients…
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MANI MONDAY: Bob’s Burgers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! If you’ve ever watched the programme Bob’s Burgers then you will be just as obsessed as we are with this inspired design. The American sitcom follows Bob Belcher and his family as they run a burger restaurant – aptly named…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, wears a red tip fade design with hand painted patterns to create a chic look on an almond nail. “I created this gorgeous design using The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Baby as…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Anona Grice, NonaPhilippa
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Anona Grice, of NonaPhilippa, reveals nude nail have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with glitter of any kind. “I think this look has been popular because nude nails are still a huge trend and, alongside…
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MANI MONDAY: No blue Monday
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Today marks the infamous blue Monday and whether you believe that the third Monday of the month really is particularly bleak – or whether you believe it’s simply a PR stunt – you’re bound to hear the…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, reveals a lilac overlay with one stroke florals have been popular with her clients recently. “I love doing floral sets so much! I think this design has been popular because…
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MANI MONDAY: Gorgeous garnet
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We can’t help but drool over these elegant nails that boast the hue of this month’s birthstone. Radiating the shades of January’s garnet, this design features marbling, burnt orange glitter and a classic dark overlay. Courtesy of…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a bold look seeing bright pink hues and a white diamond feature nail teamed with embellishments and lashings of glitter. “I created this design using Pink-a-holic, which is my all time favourite pink,…
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Missy Dunning on finding self confidence and her love of Pure Nails
How did you get into the nail industry? I’ve always had an interest in the beauty industry but lacked the confidence when I was younger to pursue it. However, in recent years I found myself working in the education sector and mentoring young people to find their passion and pursue…
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