Emma atkinson nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson

By Sophie Nutt | 18 November 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, makes us fall in love with navy all over again with this midnight blue set. “I sculpted this set of nails using NSI Crystal Clear with Perfect Nails Size 12 Acrylic Brush. I filed the shape,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Peat, Simply Koko

By Sophie Nutt | 13 November 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Peat, of Simply Koko, reveals that warmer autumnal shades are making a comeback. “As we are coming more in to the autumn and winter months I have found that my clients are ditching the once sought after neons…

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Bhamb nails

MANI MONDAY: Exaggerated French

By Sophie Nutt | 12 November 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! After the nail art madness that occasions such as Halloween and bonfire night serve up, and before the festive requests come flooding in, consider chic, stripped back designs for an on-trend alternative amidst the chaos. Striking nail…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 11 November 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, painted poppies on her nails in honour of Remembrance Day. “These nails were created using Gelish colours Sheek White for my middle and ring finger and Angling For A Kiss on my other fingers,…

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Agnes Dullo on her career in nails, being an educator and scooping prizes at Nailympia London

By Kat Hill | 10 November 2018

Why nails? I loved my role as a biology teacher, but in the end nails won. I find it more rewarding, less stressful and very therapeutic. My nail career offers more freedom and less paperwork, but I do miss the school’s teacher community and all of the fun activities we…

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Jemma ball

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals iridescent and glittery nails are popular with her clients at the moment. “I bought some new Lecenté chubby glitters and advertised on my social media for a model to use them on.…

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Terri eaton nails

MANI MONDAY: Remember, remember

By Sophie Nutt | 5 November 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s Guy Fawkes Day and bonfire night is upon us, however many of your clients may have already celebrated the tradition over the weekend with firework parties or watching the local display – and what better way…

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Kayley cairns

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 4 November 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears a muted grey and black nail design featuring ombre and marbling techniques for a cosy winter mani. “The nails were Russian almond shaped created with liquid and powder on long length HD Professional sculpting forms.…

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Natasha lee divine products

Scratch Stars winner launches own product range

By Helena Biggs | 4 November 2018

Globally renowned vlogger and winner of the Scratch Stars Best UK Nail Blogger title 2018, Natasha Lee, has launched her own range of nail products.  Named ‘Divine by Natasha Lee‘, products include a ‘capsule’ brush set, which features five brushes that allows the user to create every art look that…

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Marie louise coster

Marie-Louise Coster on Japanese nail art, exciting opportunities and Nails Next Top Nail Artist

By Kat Hill | 3 November 2018

Tell us about your training… I originally had a Saturday job in a beauty salon from the age of 16. I did a bit of ‘in-house’ training there but my proper training was at Brunel Technical College in Bristol in the late 90s. This provided me with my NVQ 2 and…

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Lauren holmes pumpkin

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 30 October 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Halloween nails have been popular with her clients recently – particularly this cute pumpkin design. “I think this nail design has been really popular because it’s autumnal and halloween-y. Many of…

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Corpse bride glow

MANI MONDAY: Corpse Bride

By Sophie Nutt | 29 October 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T-minus two days to Halloween! For the final spooky mani Monday, we love this violet glow in the dark nail design inspired by Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride film. The design by Keara Ford at the Pamper Nail…

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Emma stanton nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire & educator

By Sophie Nutt | 28 October 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire & educator, created these ultra-glam black and gold nails for her 30th birthday. “I created these nails for my 30th birthday, as I wanted a sleek and glamorous yet sexy design and therefore opted…

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Jayne knowles

Jayne Knowles on the importance of education

By Kat Hill | 27 October 2018

Here Jayne Knowles, Brillbird UK educator for Chester, shares her thoughts on the importance of education in the nail industry… “I come across many people who say education is too expensive, but can you really afford not to do it? I’m not just talking about the financial implications here; education…

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Joanna tompkins

Joanna Tompkins talks about life as a Scratch Stars Award winner

By Sophie Nutt | 26 October 2018

French & Drench founder, Joanna Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year award 2018, paid a visit to Scratch HQ to chat about her career and light after the big win. While I was treated to a signature French & Drench manicure, I chatted to Joanna about what the business has been…

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