TECH TALK
Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…
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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?
Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and beauty sector. As this technology integrates into our lives, many are wary of its place in society – and its…
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Inside the Leeds nail salon known for its Y2K decor & viral nail art
Meet Freya-Poppy Bowden, the Y2K-obsessed nail tech whose Leeds-based salon is every millennial’s dream! Growing up in a family of artists, it is no surprise that Freya-Poppy’s creativity flourished early. At the age of 11, she began experimenting with nail art and quickly fell in love with the medium. She…
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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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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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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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Bob Giblett, co-owner of Swedish nail product & education provider, Iryna Giblett AB, dissects the role of the nail technician and discusses differing standards across the globe… What is a nail technician? Who you ask and where you ask will produce very different answers! In most countries, nail tekking is…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Lana heart nail looks are constantly popular with her clients, however the summer months has seen the design incorporate bright and pretty hues. “As the sun is out, all the bright…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This striking set of holographic nails caught our eye, serving up an alternative option as a summer design for those that aren’t a fan of bright, poppy rainbow hues on their talons. The set was created by…
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