Keeping it in the family: The day my little sister showed us her hidden nail talent
Lead image L-R: Mike & Jazz Christodoulou, Jason & Georgie Smedley, Eliza Smedley Many of you may be familiar with Jazz Christodoulou; general manager of GS Group Ltd, award-winning nail tech and protegé of Georgie Smedley. Georgie just so happens to be her mother – a hugely successfully tech, educator…
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Gelish & Morgan Taylor reveal 6 spring shades
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their spring nail colour collection, ‘Out In The Open.’ Comprising of six shades, the collection is available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish, Gelish Mini, Morgan Taylor Nail lacquer and Gelish dip. The shades available are: Dancin’ In The Sunlight – Pearl Shimmer No…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Rachel Hemmings of Rachel’s Nails & Beauty
Scratch chats with Rachel Hemmings of Rachel’s Nails & Beauty about her time training as a nail tech and her future plans… Tell us about your training… My adventure started soon after leaving school. I decided to go to college and study level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy, and qualified…
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Claire Blincoe on her love of nail training & Gelish products
Claire Blincoe, of Magic Manicures & Magic Manicures Training, shares her career journey so far and why she loves her role as a mobile nail technician and educator with the Georgie Smedley Group… Tell us about your career so far… I started working in training almost 30 years ago as a NVQ…
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Shake up nail styles with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s winter nail colours
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have unveiled their holiday winter nail colour collection, ‘Shake Up The Magic!’ Inspired by the magic and nostalgia that comes with the holiday season, the range features a cosy nude, classic red and sparkling shades. Six shades are available in Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish and…
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Cut appointment times with Gelish Soft Gel
Offer speedy nail enhancement services with the latest launch from Gelish – the Soft Gel system. Available now in the UK via official distributor, Georgie Smedley Group, the application process sees pre-shaped, full coverage soft gel tips applied to the nail to create enhancements, without the need for filing. What’s more,…
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#NOWTRENDING Smoky lilac marble nails by Jessica Prout
Scratch chats with Jessica Prout, of Jessica Prout Nails, about her creative flair and love for all things nail art! In 2011, I stopped hairdressing, as it became something that no longer excited me. I had already trained in nails previously so continued my training in nearly all the Georgie…
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Gelish collaborates with Disney for Villains nail colour collection
Soak off gel polish brand, Gelish, has collaborated with Disney to launch six nail shades inspired by its iconic villains. “Disney Villains have lived in the shadows of heroes far too long. What haunts them is that they’re more than just evil, but the world has yet to see them…
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TECH TALK: Get to know Emily Cording of Cuteycles Nails By Emily
Glean an insight into the daily nail life of Emily Cording, a talented tech from Castleford with a fondness for natural nail care and oh-so arty overlays… How did your journey into nails begin? Since I was a teenager, I have loved doing my nails. I’ve always thought of manicured…
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Amp up nail designs with Gelish MTV Switch On Color Collection
Gelish & Morgan Taylor are turning up the volume with the Switch On Color Collection. In collaboration with pop-culture power- house, MTV, the range sees six new vibrant summer shades with a luminous shimmer finish. The summery hues are available in Morgan Taylor Lacquer, Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish and Gelish…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, wears a brown and gold geode-inspired nail look. “In order to create this design I used Gelish shades, Areopuffing Matte Top Coat, Apres art inks, transfer gel with gold foil and gold leaf for…
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GS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown
The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and so wanted to give the industry some hope,” states Georgie Smedley. “It’s time to…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art
We want to see the nail designs that are proving popular on your social media pages! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, says that this tropical nail look has been popular with her followers. “This wild tropical look has been very trendy for quite a while now. We see it…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Den by Cherrelle, Blackburn
Seeing bold wallpaper and sassy neon lights, The Beauty Den by Cherrelle was created by Cherrelle Wright to offer a nail haven for clients. “I worked full time from a salon self employed until I had my third son,” Cherrelle explains. “I realised it wasn’t going to be as easy…
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Gelish turns to soft & sophisticated shades for spring
Gelish has revealed the Editor’s Picks collection for spring 2020, boasting luxurious and sophisticated hues inspired by the runway. A six-piece collection, each delicate nude shade complements a range of skin tones. “Spring is great time of year to embrace soft shades like nudes and pinks,” says Danny Haile, CEO…
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