10 year old girl launches own nail polish line
Khiley Braxton celebrated her 10th birthday by launching her own nail polish business, Sissy B Nails. To celebrate the milestone birthday, Khiley and her family had planned to go on holiday, however it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Khiley’s mum decided to use the money from the…
#NowTrending: Pastel Care Bears by Stacey Machin
Scratch chats to Stacey Machin of Painted by Stacey about her life as a new nail tech, and how she created this pretty pastel Care Bears design. I qualified as a nail tech in September 2020, and got my certificate in gel polish before the lockdown of the same year.…
Build your client’s nails with The Edge Nails’ Brush and Build Gels
The Edge Nails has launched Brush & Build Gels which have the strength of a builder gel with the ease of use of a paint on product. They are ideal for clients wanting a smaller, more natural looking nail. They can be used with nail forms to extend the nail…
TECH TALK: Michaela Phillips of Gelalicious
Scratch chats with Michaela Phillips of Gelalicious about the most exciting parts of the nail industry and how she sources her inspiration for her nail work… I’ve always had a passion for nails since a young age. I would buy the Boots 17 range nail art pens and practise designs.…
SalonSpy adds hygiene question to improve client’s confidence in nail salons
Leading verified salon review site, SalonSpy, have added an additional question to its review form. The question – did our hygiene standards make you feel safe in the current environment? In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, when salons started to open again after the first lockdown, one of the initial…
Store data at your fingertips with Lanour Beauty’s ‘smart nail’
A nail salon in Dubai, Lanour Beauty, has unveiled the ‘smart nail.’ The smart nail is a cutting edge contactless microchip, which is applied as part of a manicure that allows you to store a small amount of information at the tip of your fingers. The chip is glued on…
Kupa updates MANIPro e-file to feature greater power
Kupa has unveiled its latest e-file, the MANIPro Original 2.0. The MANIPro Original 2.0 offers greater power and performance than its predecessor alongside a variable speed indicator, and digital touch operating direction. Additionally, the lock and unlock function on the handpiece means less vibration than the previous model. The 2.0…
Covid career changes: Why I decided to train as a nail tech during lockdown
Sophie Akerman decided to train as a nail technician during the Covid-19 pandemic after being forced to work from home gave her time to reflect on her career path. She shares with Scratch the highlights and the challenges of her nail journey so far. “I was fortunate enough to keep…
#NowTrending: Green & gold cog nails by Charlotte Vizor
Scratch chats to Charlotte Vizor of Nailed it by Chaz about her love for being a nail tech, as she describes how to create this gorgeous green and gold design. Please detail your background in nails… “My nail career blossomed from a hobby. When I first started falling in love…
Create nail looks that sparkle with Nailchemy’s 12-piece Wishes collection
Nail brand, Nailchemy has unveiled the Wishes collection – comprising 12 striking gel polish shades. Wishes features a variety of metallic and glittery soak off gel polish hues, which are available in 15ml bottles. The collection features: Serenity – glittery grey Tranquility – glittery blue Joy – metallic champagne Fortune –…
TECH TALK: Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education
Scratch catches up with Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education about her journey through the nail world and her passion for teaching & learning… I have over 30 nail training certificates; including beginners’ manicure, to extreme nail shapes and nail art. My first course was an online L&P…
Create nails that dazzle with Indigo’s Glitter Xmas Tree collection
Indigo Nails has revealed its Glitter Xmas Tree collection for the season, comprising three festive gel polish shades. The gel polish collection includes: Ho Ho Ho!- Light rose gold with golden particles of glitter Mrs Claus- Shimmering raspberry pink with golden glitter Elfie Selfie- Rose pink with glitter With a…
Dazzle your clients’ nails with Light Elegance’s P+ winter collection
Light Elegance has revealed its P+ Holiday collection, comprising four shades. The P+ Gel Polish System features high opacity allowing thin, elegant application without adding unwanted thickness to the nail. It lasts 21+ days and is also vegan friendly and cruelty free. The P+ Holiday collection includes: Blue Velvet- A…
Put nails in the spotlight with NSI’s Night at the Theater collection
NSI Nails has unveiled its Night at the Theater collection, as part of its Polish Pro range. Comprising six shades, the names are inspired by the theatrical world and are available in 15ml bottles. The shades available are: Ballet Slippers- medium pink/grey Symphony- grey with a touch of lilac Opening…
TECH TALK: Isadora Borges Sá of Caliente Nails
Scratch chats with Isadora Borges Sá of Caliente Nails, based in Porto District, Portugal, about her passion for her nail business and her inspiration sources when creating gorgeous nail art creations. What is it about nails that has you hooked? I really can’t believe how much nails have changed my life.…
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