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Powys nail salon: where rustic charm meets luxury beauty treatments
Jodie Evans, owner of Wales salon, Nail Envy, speaks to Scratch about the journey of building her thriving nail business. “Nail Envy is designed to feel like a luxurious home-from-home, combining rustic charm with modern elegance,” says Jodie. “The interior features brickwork, warm wood tones and plush velvet chairs –…
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Master ‘nailfies’ as a nail tech with these expert photography tips
The ultimate guide to everything you need to know as a nail tech who wants to capture high-quality nail photos… First impressions matter. Blurry, dark or low-resolution photos can make it difficult for social media users to properly appreciate your nail creations, which could impact whether they decide to book…
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NO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse
NO MORE Week is an annual, international campaign to raise awareness about and take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides resources for individuals and organisations to take action and make a difference, and you can too as a nail/beauty pro. The focus for 2025 is ‘NO…
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High Definition has announced the redesign of its make up training, which will see it be offered free-of-charge to its customers. The new High Definition Make-up Masterclasses, a series of one-day, compact courses are set to educate salons on a variety of different looks that can be taken back and…
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Award-winning tech, Hazel Dixon, recently hosted a three-day photographic event to polish participants’ photographic competition skills. Designed to answer questions the top tech is often asked, Hazel created the course to share her experience with the style of competition. The event saw the participants work with a theme – Alice in…
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The first enrolment to the Nail Experts Club is now open. From Ela Loszczyk’s Nail Experts Academy, the club is designed to not only improve your nail skills but also translate your passion into a successful business. Via a password protected page, members will have access to a huge variety…
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Nailympia, the leading global nail competition run in association with Scratch, is proud to present the first USA edition, set to take place at the end of March in Houston, at The Best Lil’ Nail Show. Entry is being accepted from competitors worldwide in the following competitions, open to licenced…
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In the first of her 2017 blog posts, Kissed by Mii tanning expert, Shelley Henderson, reveals why there’s no time like the present to add tanning to your service menu… I remember when I caught the tanning bug. I was studying fashion and business at college, regularly working with models. I…
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Entry Requirements: This one-day course is ideal for beginners, as it teaches the basics of manicure and pedicure techniques. Course details: The course reviews manicure, pedicure and nail polish application techniques using a combination of demonstration and practical time. It gives students the skills and knowledge required to complete a manicure and pedicure…
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