WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, opted for five bold and beautiful Gelish shades in an array of pink and purple hues. “I fancied some nice bright neon nails and I couldn’t quite decide between pink or purple, so went for five…
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Tina Li talks about her arty client requests, entering competitions and learning new skills
Tell us about your training… I started out with beauty therapy at college. Nail technology was a part of the course and it really intrigued me. I decided to peruse this as a career and have gone on to train with many companies and highly talented techs. To name a…
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August cover nail stylist chats muses, manicures & magical designs
Magical, ethereal and with a touch of hippie chic, this month’s cover nail stylist has sprinkled her own style and personality into an concept that ignites interest and captures plenty of attention. Swedish nail technician and Light Elegance ambassador, Celina Rydén, created the image for August’s Scratch cover after discussing the idea with…
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How to make your mobile nail business thrive
Metta Francis, winner of Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2015 & 2017, reveals her top tips for fellow techs working on-the-move… Setting up as a mobile nail technician is relatively straightforward; you complete the relevant training, purchase products and equipment, get insurance and register as self-employed or as a company.…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals that summer floral designs have been a big hit with her clients during the heatwave that has hit the U.K. over the past few weeks. “With it being summer, floral designs…
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MANI MONDAY: Floral fancies
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nail art doesn’t only call for dramatic enhancements that are embellished to the nines, but equally suits the short natural nail for a gentle and subtle take on the nail art trend. This nail design by LA-based…
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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 simple yet elegant nail look featuring a glitter accent nail and water decal. “To create this design, I used two thin layers of Magpie Beauty‘s Give Me Strength onto my natural nails for…
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Amanda Byrne share her love of acrylic, detailed nail designs and education
What is your all-time favourite nail product? My favourite nail product has to be the acrylic system. I just love how creative I can be with all the different colours, glitters and materials. What designs do you love to create? I love doing very detailed hand painted art work,…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Gemma Wainwright, Be Gelicious Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Gemma Wainwright, of Be Gelicious Nails, revealed that bright and beautiful ombré designs are proving as popular as ever with her clients. “At this time of year, neon ombré is always a popular choice in my salon and, with…
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MANI MONDAY: The detail is in the dummy
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We couldn’t resist this oh-so sweet design created by Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, for her client seeking a nail look to match the pattern of her daughter’s dummy. The cutesy design sees…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, wears a personal nail look that was created for her holiday to Italy and sees a motivational quote painted onto her ring finger. “I usually wear gel polish on my nails and I like…
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Key apps & organisational tools for mobile nail techs
Award-winning mobile nailist, Metta Francis, shares some handy apps and tools to ease manicuring on the move… There are a number of tried, tested and mainly free apps and tools that I find helpful as a mobile nail technician, from organisational to marketing and accounting tools. ORGANISATIONAL TOOLS Google Calendar, Contacts…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals that this design featuring soft and elegant hues, glitter and freehand nail art has been popular with her clients recently. “I think this design is so popular because of…
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MANI MONDAY: Jazzy jelly nails
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A cute trend that has recently caught our eye here at Scratch HQ is ‘jelly nails’ – the latest Instagram worthy trend that serves up both a cute and chic look. Reminiscent of vibrant jelly sweets and sandals, the popular…
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Jemma Ball reveals her love of CND Shellac™, Kirsty Meakin and the nail community
Tell us about your training… I trained in beauty therapy up to level 3 eight years ago. I bagged my first salon job and loved watching the other team members create enhancements so I knew I had to train in liquid & powder. I saved all my wages up and…
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