NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails
Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails about her career change from teacher to nail tech… I have always loved painting my own nails, and before I got married, a friend took me to get a set of gels done. I was instantly in love with the shine…
Read MoreMalibu inspires OPI’s 12 nail colours for summer 2021
OPI has turned to Malibu, USA to inspire its summer 2021 nail colour collection. This collection features six bold, saturated hues and six neutral shades. All colours are available in GelColor, Infinite Shine and Nail Lacquer formulas. The shades available: From Dusk til Dune- a soft pink Coastal Sand-tuary- a…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails
Scratch chats to Erin Lynch of La Pintora Nails about finding inspiration in nature and charging your worth… Like many people, the pandemic made me re-evaluate a few things and I decided to take forward my love of nails and nail art by gaining my gel manicure certification. I completed…
Read MoreSeeking bold summer nail shades? CND™ reveals 6 hot hues in Summer City Chic Collection
Get clients set for a summer of fun with the six shades in the CND™ Summer City Chic Collection. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection was inspired by the vibrance of street art and the boldness it takes to make it in the city. “This fearless collection…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design
Scratch chats to Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design about mental health and how to spread positivity… I trained in Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy at York College and it was there that I found my passion for nails. Since then, I’ve trained at various venues over the years,…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B
Scratch chats to Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B about her favourite nail designs and future goals… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love how trends change all the time and how supportive people in the industry can be, even when you haven’t met. I adore…
Read MoreSeeking a HEMA-free, vegan gel polish? Check out Prophecy by Nailchemy
Nailchemy, the pro nail product brand based in Somerset, UK, has launched HEMA-free gel polish range, Prophecy. Available in 50 shades, the 100% gel formula is HEMA, HPMA and IBOA free and vegan-friendly and lasts up to three weeks. A spokesperson from Nailchemy comments: “Prophecy gel polish has been in…
Read More#NowTrending: Funky French nails by Jen Phillips
Scratch chats to Jen Phillips of Nails by Jennifer Marie about her love for nails and how she created this funky French design… I am a fully qualified nail technician offering acrylic, builder gel and gel polish enhancements. I qualified in January 2020 in L&P acrylic and gel polish and…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt
Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby during the first lockdown. It became evident that I had a natural flair for creating nails and especially nail art.…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Studio by Hannah Beth
Hannah Clayton of Studio by Hannah Beth shares about winning the Best Gel Nails category in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards 2021 and being yourself in the nail industry… I entered the UK Hair & Beauty Awards because over this last year, I’ve figured that if you don’t put…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle Inc launches 10 90s-inspired gel polish colours
Rewind and be inspired by an iconic era as The Gel Bottle Inc has launched 90s Baby collection for spring/summer 21. Featuring 10 new punchy gel polish hues, each shade name is a reference to a top trend of the time or a popular 90s culture moments. To mark the launch,…
Read MoreThe One soak-off gel in a bottle – no more need for base & top – it’s one-coat colour for techs
The HD Professional nail line by champion nail artist and educator, Hazel Dixon, has launched an exciting new UV/LED soak-off all-in-one pure gel-in-a-bottle called The One. Presenting the latest in gel technology, The One by HD Pro offers quality and durability in one bottle. Promising a highly pigmented coloured gel…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Laura Rudge of Snatched By Lulabelles
Scratch chats to Laura Rudge of Snatched By Lulabelles about her first ever client and the importance of pushing boundaries as a nail tech… What is your all-time favourite nail product? My first thought is that I don’t have just one! If I could only choose 5 colours to live…
Read MoreWant dazzling nails? Check out INK London’s 7-piece Stardust collection
INK London has unveiled its sparkling Stardust collection; 7 i-Lac gel polish shades that each boast a densely packed pearly/glittery effect. Inspired by disco vibes and starry nights, the effect dazzles under low or bright light. A spokesperson from INK London comments: “Stardust has a higher gel content than other…
Read More#NowTrending: Hawaiian floral nails by Lauren Adams
Scratch chats to Lauren Adams of Get Nailed By Lau about her future goals and how she created this summery Hawaiian floral nail art design… I’ve always loved doing my own nails, as well as the nails of friends and family members. During the pandemic, I was furloughed from my…
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