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Nail & beauty pros wanted to help shape National Occupational Standards

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2020

The Hair & Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) and Skills Active UK are inviting professionals in the hair, beauty, spa, aesthetics and nail sectors to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards are ‘statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in…

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Rachel Lunn on… launching a nail academy during lockdown

By Guest Writer | 7 December 2020

Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2019, Rachel Lunn launched training centre during lockdown called The Nailroom- Rachel Lunn Nails and Training. Here, she shares her experience of launching during a difficult time and the inspiration behind going independently… I think like many nail technicians and salon owners, lockdown gave…

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Katie Barnes explores the value of online learning for nails

By Katie Barnes | 24 November 2020

Use your time wisely between appointments and during any ‘down time’ by broadening your knowledge and skillset through online classes. During times such as lockdown, online learning has proven really beneficial. There are many online classes available – from paid and free business mentoring and webinars to technical skill building…

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5 ways to boost your nail business during lockdown 2.0

By Katie Barnes | 6 November 2020

As business owners and busy professionals, time is something we often have very little of and many tasks get put on the back burner. It can be hard to be motivated in times like this but it is important to remember that just as there are real challenges, there are…

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Struggling to master a nail design? Here’s some advice…

By Katie Barnes | 15 September 2020

Unfortunately we are in an age where we want to master something the instant we try it and tend to blame the education or object for not instantly picking it up. This doesn’t just apply to learning a new skill. It is also applicable to a new product, brand technique…

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Paulina Mucha shares her career story & passion for teaching

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2020

Nail artist, educator and competition judge, Paulina Mucha, chats to Scratch about her career story, passion for teaching and goals for the future…  My journey into the nail industry In 2015, I decided to move to London in the U.K. to become a nanny and study psychology. Soon, I learned about the popularity of…

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CACI International re-opens its doors to training post Covid-19

By Sophie Nutt | 3 September 2020

CACI International has re-opened it’s doors to the head office to commence training once again after it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. CACI boasts the position of the UK’s number one equipment manufacturer and supplier of noninvasive aesthetic treatment systems, and supplied to over 10,000 of the world’s…

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How to keep your nail tools in tip-top condition

By Katie Barnes | 1 September 2020

Scissors, nippers, cuticle pushers and other such nail tools will last longer and keep a sharp edge for longer if you take the appropriate level of care. Sharp tools are safer and more efficient to use than blunt ones. When a tool is blunt or thick, additional force is required…

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Nail art: How to perfect animal portraits on nails

By Guest Writer | 14 August 2020

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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Shoreditch Nails launches Academy Scholarship for BAME community

By Sophie Nutt | 15 July 2020

London-based salon, Shoreditch Nails, has revealed the Shoreditch Nails Academy Scholarship for members of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community. The Shoreditch Nails Academy is a training facility that provides students with the skills and qualifications they need to become a nail technician. The academy has launched the…

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Why collaboration is key in the nail industry

By Sophie Nutt | 12 July 2020

Tracey Lee, international nail artist & educator, reveals how Beauty2trs is celebrating it’s first birthday with a ‘birthday bash’ online class… How awesome it was to celebrate the first year of Beauty2trs with a class that epitomises the idea behind the platform – collaboration! When Beauty2trs started, the idea was to…

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Lauren McBride hailed Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards

By Alex Fox | 8 July 2020

Bournemouth-based nail tech, Lauren McBride, has been crowned Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Having trained 17 years ago under CND educator, Jacqui Jefford, Lauren’s salon journey truly began as a Saturday girl at the age of 13, before she took up nail…

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5 ways to keep your social media followers engaged during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 26 June 2020

Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and salon owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, shares tips on how to keep your social media followers interested and engaged during lockdown… As we are all unable to work with clients during this time, it can be hard to keep your social media…

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Polish nails skills at Disneyland Paris education event

By Alex Fox | 26 June 2020

A retreat-style seminar weekend for nail technicians is set to take place in Paris next spring. Taking place 25-27 April 2021, Nailed in Paris will see six top class mentors join nail professionals in Disneyland Paris. The retreat sees two nights in Disneyland Paris with access to the theme park,…

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Why should you train in lash services?

By Sophie Nutt | 22 June 2020

Offering an instantly gratifying effect and requiring maintenance appointments at regular intervals – similar to nail services, lash treatments offer an opportunity for nail technicians to expand their skillset, boost income and attract new clients. According to The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists, almost nine million lash treatments were carried out in…

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