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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The lovely Jane Danson sadly left last week’s Dancing On Ice. She was great to work with and I’m glad she got to have a nice mani before she left. Skater,…
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Crystalised glitter nails walk Ashish runway
Crystallised glitter nails walked the Ashish runway thanks to The Gel Bottle Inc. The nail team was led by Michelle Humphrey using The GelBottle Inc products. Inspired by the texture of blankets and crochet, the models wore a glitzy, textured look. Over a peel-off base or nail guards for easy,…
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How & why you should retail beauty products
Esteemed salon & spa business consultant, Susan Routledge, serves up advice on how & why you should make the most of retail opportunities.. Q: Why is it so important for a nail business to offer retail products? Retailing is such an integral and important part of any nail business. It…
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Team CND™ gets celebs nail-ready for The BRITs
Members of Team CND™ were backstage at The BRITs 2019 to tend to the nail needs of special guests. Nail technicians, Samantha Birkett-Leigh and Jemma Smith, headed up the nail sector of the BRITs Spa, which saw the likes of Jade Thirwall from Little Mix stopping by for a manicure.…
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Salon System announces Lash Squad for 2019
Salon System has announced it’s Lash Squad for 2019, seeing a team of industry experts and lash gurus that have formed a squad to share knowledge, inspiration and techniques. Keen on imparting wisdom on new products, trends, training courses and techniques, Salon System’s Lash Squad includes Ruth Atkins, Lisa Stone, Sammm…
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Maria Cientanni shares Lecenté glitter application tips
It’s no secret that glitter is a key component – and, for some, a healthy obsession – in a nail tech’s life. Glitter is a great way to personalise a manicure and make it unique to the client, as more women are seeking to express themselves through their nail choices,…
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Enhance brows with the Sienna X Illuminator Duo
Finish a brow service with the Sienna X Illuminator Duo from it’s brows range. The Sienna X Illuminator Duo is designed to define, enhance and perfect the arch and brow line. Double-ended, the handy tool is ideal for finishing a Sienna X Brow service or for retailing as an addition…
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After her nail technician changed careers, Samantha Gripton was left missing her monthly treat of a gel polish manicure and was inspired to create her summerhouse studio, Samantha Laura Nails. “I used all of my savings to renovate the summerhouse in my back garden,” Samantha tells Scratch. “I invested in…
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Check out entries to the 24 April 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Unique Nail Shapes. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
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Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per month. The business coach & founder of Nail Tech Tribe and The Nail Business Success Club launches Nail Your Epic Life…
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Following voting in its 2024 Board Member Elections, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced additions to its board. Debbie Digby, Louise Fordham and Richard Marshall (pictured above left to right) will officially begin their roles from the NHBF’s Annual General Meeting, scheduled for July. Founding partner of…
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Our social media feeds have been full of colour this season, with bold and bright leopard print nail styling dominating. A classic style that has particularly captured attention in 2024 with the popular mob wife aesthetic, leopard print has now had a spring-friendly upgrade. Check out our roundup of on-trend…
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Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this esteemed competition were: Marian Newman BEM – FNP chair Jacqui O’Sullivan – competition director & head judge Sean O’Sullivan –…
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