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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5

By Guest Writer | 5 February 2020

Hey Scratch readers! This week, fairytale week has returned and it’s a favourite of mine. We didn’t have as many manicures to prepare this week due to sickness but we were still there to create dramatic nail art for different characters. Here is a couple of my personal favourite looks from this…

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How to become a Crystal Nails UK educator

By Scratch Staff | 29 November 2019

Timea Berridge, nail technician and now Crystal Nails UK educator for Nottingham, shares her experience of the brand’s educator course… “Hi, my name is Timea and I have been working as a nail technician for a number of years. After seeing the opportunity to become a Crystal Nails UK educator,…

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Brushing up hard gel nail skills with Cuccio

By Kat Hill | 29 October 2019

Yesterday I hopped on a train to Nottingham to attend a seminar focusing on Cuccio’s extensive range of hard gel products. Held at The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, around 25 nail pros were in attendance with members of Cuccio’s UK education team on hand to answer any questions. The workshop was…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 6

By Erica Turley | 29 July 2019

This is so sad! This is my final blog as the Erica Turley Academy is now open! All in all, I ran out of savings so I had to buy stock and add finishing touches on a week by week basis and started upcycling. As funds were pretty much gone,…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 5

By Erica Turley | 4 July 2019

The external signage on my new academy is finally up – as are frosted windows to protect my products from the impact of direct sunlight. I was so pleased and excited to see the shop sign go up, as the premises no longer looks derelict. My stomach did do some…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 4

By Erica Turley | 6 June 2019

The work on the academy is coming on extremely well and everything is coming together rather quickly. I think that because so much time and effort has been spent in doing preparation work of the building, it was hard to see the wood from the trees! We are now upstairs…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 3

By Erica Turley | 10 May 2019

Well it’s all coming together now! I can see my vision becoming a reality and the academy opening is  all very exciting, however I think we’ve hit a bit of a brick wall due to tiredness. Working all week then spending the weekends at the academy is taking its toll.…

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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 1

By Erica Turley | 28 March 2019

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to make my return to blogging for Scratch magazine, where I’ll reveal my journey to opening my own premises. Some may call me crazy for taking this leap I’m sure, but with work load demands, I’m finally about to feel the fear. I have recently…

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Keen to train in LashUs? Read this…

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2019

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to experience the new LashUs treatment training day first-hand. I hotfooted to Sittingbourne in Kent, to arrive at Bodylines Salon and Academy ready for a day of learning. The course seeks to provide students with the skills and understanding to perform the LashUs Lift with…

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Focus on expanding beauty services with Nouveau Lashes training

By Scratch Staff | 21 January 2019

Embrace demand for lash services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. With 10 training academies across the UK, you can choose to train in the likes of: LVL This one-day course teaches you how to lift lashes without the…

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The Gel Bottle Inc holds annual educator summit

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc’s educators from all over the UK recently gathered in Brighton at TGB’s HQ for an annual update, including workshops to brush up skills and to learn about the latest launches. The session kicked off with a mini photoshoot, with each educator having a new headshot taken ready…

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Offer lash lifts with LASHUS training from Sweet Squared

By Helena Biggs | 23 November 2018

Sweet Squared has added the Lashus brand to its portfolio – offering professionals training in lash lifting services. Lashus provides consistent uplifting, volume-enhancing lashes, and can create classic, natural look or dramatic enhancements. The lift works with the client’s natural lashes to create the appearance of longer, thicker and more visible lashes.…

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Learn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio

By Helena Biggs | 16 November 2018

Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping…

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Dip into a new treatment offering with INK London

By Helena Biggs | 26 October 2018

Are you seeking a new treatment to add to your service menu? One that’s speedy – but offers supreme strength? Take a peek at INK London’s Acrylink Dipping System Diploma with brand educator, Kelly Webb… About: Offer strength and a speedy colour service to clients with the INK London ADS…

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Therapists boost business opportunities on Just Wax Advanced Course

By Helena Biggs | 17 October 2018

Salon System wax specialists, Andy Rouillard and Lisa Stone, hosted a Just Wax Advanced Masterclass at Stockport’s Alan Howard Training Academy using the new Expert range. The intimate course offered new tips and tricks to help boost business with a focus on both theory and practical, hands-on advice. Therapists were…

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