Cambridgeshire nail tech: how I created my dream salon space after 20 years
Dominique Sharpe’s Godmanchester nail business rebranded to The Nail Editor in May 2024, and the nail stylist moved into the professional studio she had longed for since qualifying as a nail tech in 2004. In the early stages of her career, the three-time Scratch Stars Awards finalist struggled to find…
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5 nail trends spotted at London Fashion Week SS25
London Fashion Week (LFW) marked its 40th anniversary this month, with a digital-physical hybrid schedule of designers. As well as showcasing clothing styles set to dominate the spring/summer 2025 season, five key nail trends caught our eyes… 1. Sparkling embellishments According to LFW, we’ll be dazzling our way through the…
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E-file bits: Understanding types of bits, their uses & how to keep them clean
E-file bits come in a range of materials and grits, with a variety of different uses. Some types of E-file bits include: Diamond bits – not for use on the natural nail. Used for exfoliating or polishing skin and pushing back the proximal nail fold. Carbide & ceramic bits –…
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Create chrome nails quickly with Magpie Beauty’s Winter Dust collection
Chrome nails have dominated 2022: seen not just across Fashion Weeks and on the nails of celebrities but also in client requests, and the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere – especially as the festive season affords the opportunity for glitzy, high-shine nail styles. So, it’s perfect timing for…
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Embrace a rainbow of nail colour with Magpie Beauty’s US-inspired collection
UK based nail brand, Magpie Beauty, has launched nine vibrant and fun gel polish hues ideal for the summer months. Making up the American Summer collection, the shades, each of which is named after a popular US location, offer a spectrum of bright and bold colour choices, from reds and…
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Want on-trend terrazzo nails? Take a look at Magpie Beauty’s nail art collection
It’s time to turn up the terrazzo – Magpie Beauty’s six-piece terrazzo collection is one to behold. Inspired by classic Italian terrazzo marble chips, which originated over 500 years ago in Italy to create glimmering flooring and walls, this collection is bringing us modern day Italian glamour. Offering eye-catching and…
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Seashell nails? Check out this Magpie Beauty nail art range
Add intrigue to summer nail designs with Magpie Beauty’s Nail Art Shells. Inspired by seashells, the iridescent pieces feature a layered, iridescent effect in eight colour ways: orange, pink, grey, blue, yellow, purple, green and natural. The nail art pieces are thin and can be easily broken into any suitable…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Terri Louise Copeland of Terri Copeland Nails
Scratch chats to Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Terri Louise Copeland of Terri Copeland Nails, about social media and her favourite products to use… I work from my home-based salon in Chesterfield and have been doing nails on a full time basis since 2019. Before this, I worked for over 10…
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Be ready to retail to clients with Magpie Beauty’s 6 fruity cuticle oils
Magpie Beauty has expanded its nail care range with its Nourish to Flourish Cuticle Oils. Featuring six summery scents, the formula includes a blend of safflower, sesame, jojoba and wheatgerm oils to moisturise and condition. The oils are presented in a handy 4ml twist pen with a brush end for…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters
Scratch chats to Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters about her training and the importance of developing new skills as a nail tech… My journey in nails only really happened in 2016. Before then, I worked in a university teaching statistical analysis to undergraduate students. I’d always studied…
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#NowTrending: Aurora nail art by Charlotte Clements
Scratch chats to Charlotte Clements of Nails and Beauty by Charlotte about her future goals and how she created this striking aurora nail design. I have worked in the beauty industry since 2006. During my time in the industry, I have worked as a beauty therapist on a cruise ship,…
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NAIL TECH TALK: June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist
Scratch chats with Magpie senior educator, June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and her passion for education… I have been in the nail industry since 1995. I started my career at college, completing an NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy and then…
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Add length with Magpie Beauty’s Xtra Length nail tips
Magpie Beauty has launched “Xtra Length” stiletto and tapered square tips after a successful launch of “Full On Tips” express extensions and workshops. Magpie’s “Full On Tips” boast a wear-time of up to four weeks and can be applied using both acrylic, acrygel and gel systems. The tips are made…
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TECH TALK: Laura Ann Francis of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty
Scratch chats to South Wales based Magpie educator, Laura Ann Francis, of Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty. I’m Laura Ann Francis, and I’m the South Wales educator for Magpie Beauty. I work & teach from my home salon, Pretty Miss Nails & Beauty. I’ve been in the industry since…
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#NowTrending: Monochrome diamond nails by Laura Katy Chester
Scratch chats to Laura Katy Chester of LK Beauty about how she created this striking monochrome nail design. She also shares the small moments that make her proud of her career…. I qualified as a nail technician back in 2016 with Young Nails. After a couple of years in a…
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