Create chic nail styles with TGB’s 10-piece Lady Luxe gel polish collection
The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled 10 gel polish shades for autumn/winter 2021, encapsulating ‘the essence of the modern ‘It Girl’ and her je ne sais quoi’. This 10-piece Lady Luxe collection features: After Dark – Presenting the powerhouse pigment After Dark. A rich blend of burgundy and plum with warm…
NAIL TECH TALK: Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi
Scratch chats to Ravi Uppal of Nails by Ravi about nail trends and the importance of not comparing yourself to other techs… The Gel Bottle‘s Builder in a Bottle has to be my ultimate favourite product to use – it’s life changing! Before using it, I thought it was just…
NAIL TECH TALK: Meet Nikol Nikolova, Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 20/21
Scratch chats to Nikol Nikolova of Triple N Mobile Salon about launching her own educational platform for nail techs and her excitement at winning the Scratch Stars Award for Mobile Nailist of the Year 20/21… I’ve done my own nails since I was little. My mom owned a salon and…
Love rich nail shades? Lust over Gelish’s No Boundaries collection
Autumn’s a time for cosy jumpers and rustic hues as the leaves begin to fall and the darker elements of the wardrobe come to the fore. And for autumn 2021, Gelish has presented the No Boundaries collection – six stunning and oh-so on-trend nail shades available in Gelish Soak-Off Gel…
Ready to indulge? Check out 6 delectable nail shades from Nailchemy
Are you craving Caramel or nuts about Praline? Nail product house, Nailchemy, has launched six sumptuous gel polish shades for autumn 2021; inspired by all things chocolatey. The Au Chocolat collection comprises shimmer and glitter shades to suit all skin tones, affectionately named Buttermilk, Caramel, Hazelnut, Praline, Toffee and White…
NAIL TECH TALK: Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails
Scratch chats to Samantha Cedergren of SLCNails about her feelings on education in the nail industry and her hopes for the future… I find most of my inspiration from other nail techs, mostly through Instagram. I find it so difficult to just simply create from nothing. I have a folder…
Salon in the Spotlight: DB Beauty, Trelewis, Wales
After previously working as a mobile beautician, Danielle Bridges decided it was time to open up her own salon during the first Coronavirus lockdown. “I found it hard lugging all my equipment around so I decided to take the plunge. I couldn’t find anything suitable around my area, so I…
These are the perfect 10 gel polish shades for wedding nails
Delicate, sophisticated, subtle… and oh-so chic; the Sheer Simplicity gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc showcases 10 shades that are simply perfect for wedding season. The timeless hues can offer a a subtle, barely-there nail finish in one coat, or consider layering for a more opaque finish that’s…
Salon in the Spotlight: Gels by Lucy, Hartlepool
Halo VIP Lucy Woodward works from a cabin in her home, valuing the privacy the space affords her and her clients. “I work alone in my space which I love, I manage my own appointments and have no one to rely on,” she explains. “My clients know anything they say…
NAIL TECH TALK: Jessica Smith of The Nail Club
Scratch chats to Jessica Smith of The Nail Club about growing up in a family of nail technicians and leaving an office job to pursue nails full time… Coming from a family of nail technicians, I have grown up watching my mum and auntie create such beautiful sets of nails.…
Salon in the Spotlight: Dolled Up, Suffolk
Dolled Up was established in 2013 by salon owner, Emma Hayes, who took the plunge into the beauty world after being encouraged by her friends. She’d been painting their nails in her spare time, around looking after her two young children, and they recognised her natural skill. “My assistant, Kate…
Head on a colour adventure with 12 autumn nail shades from Light Elegance
Nail brand, Light Elegance, is taking nail techs and their clients on a colour journey for autumn with the 12 shades in its Venture into Beauty collection. Inspired by the power of travel and the endless beauty it reveals, the collection features rich warm neutrals, browns, yellows and taupes, taking…
Mii Cosmetics debuts nailcare & colour range
Are you ready for some show-stopping nail shades? Mii, the brand launched by Gerrard International in 2011 and famed for its make-up, brow and tanning lines, has expanded into nailcare – owing to the expert knowledge of an industry aficionado. Susan Gerrard, winner of a Scratch Stars Lifetime Achievement Award,…
Revealed: the hotspot that’s inspired OPI’s 12-piece autumn nail colour collection
OPI has, since inception, sought inspiration from cities and regions across the globe for its seasonal nail colour collections. Now, in keeping with its 40th anniversary, it’s sticking with its homeland for its autumn 2021 shade inspo. “This autumn, we’re continuing our hometown 40th anniversary celebration and exploring an area…
NAIL TECH TALK: Kimberley Sargent of Nail’d By Kimberley
Scratch chats to Kimberley Sargent of Nail’d By Kimberley about her journey into the nail industry and the importance of always improving your skills… During the first lockdown, I became obsessed with watching nail art tutorials on YouTube and TikTok, whilst always keeping up with the latest trends. I set…
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