TECHNIQUE
Nail expert: the importance of parallel sidewalls for a beautiful nail finish
Award-winning nail technician & Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education founder, Katie Clark, offers insight… Parallel sidewalls start at the cuticle zone and end at the free edge. They mirror each other and help to give a nail enhancement a slim and slender appearance. The term, ‘parallel sidewalls’, is frequently…
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What are brush-on builder gel & BIAB™ nails?
Brush-on builder gel is an ever-popular request at the nail desk – but what is it, and when should it be used? Brush-on builder gel is a more convenient variation of traditional builder gels, which are housed in pots. Packaged in a bottle with an integrated brush, the product allows…
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How to stop nail biting & picking: experts share treatment plans to break the habit
Natural nail specialists share tips for nail biting and picking clients… Why do people bite and pick at their nails and skin? “Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, and skin picking and biting, named perionychophagia, are habits associated with stress, anxiety and compulsive disorders,” explains Lucy Price-Marshall, Scratch Stars Natural…
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At Pure Nails, we think that Lockdown 2.0 is the perfect time to go back to basics and perfect your core skills; namely how ensure a chip-free, durable finish. Step 1: Preparation Cuticle work: This step is vital in the application of flawless gel polish. Gently push back the cuticle…
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The latest course to be on offer with Beauty2trs is Color Your Nail Art by Nancy Janssen. “Colour is a power, which directly influences the soul of every nail artist and all nail art work,” comments Nancy. “Even the most simple looking nail art can look incredible with the right…
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As I write this blog for Scratch, I’m in the air somewhere above the Pacific Ocean flying back home to California from South Korea. I’ve just spent over two months in its capital Seoul, working with Andrea Park of Nailholic magazine and Nailpro Competitions ASIA-Korea. There’s about 40 passengers on…
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Creating Realistic Flowers with Anna Sikora Clients can’t seem to get enough of flower designs. So, with this in mind, the latest course to join the Beauty2Trs nail menu is with Anna Sikora. Anna’s course showcases the creation of a bouquet of floristic decorations that are currently proving popular among…
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Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… THIS MONTH: Beauty2Trs adds exciting new course to it repertoire with animal portrait painting by Australia’s Viv Clements-Simmonds Viv Clements-Simmonds has taken her passion for animals and depicted into art on the nail. During this class,…
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Anjula Thakar, waxing expert & Salon System educator, shares her advice for a smooth wax service in the summer season… Pre-treatment If your clients would like super smooth hair free skin for up to 14 days ensure that your clients prepare the area of the body to be waxed efficiently…
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