How art helped a nail tech through life’s toughest times & inspired a thriving nail community
Lauren Lewis took her first steps into the nail industry in 2024. Since then, the Scottish nail art specialist has built a successful social media presence, loyal client base and career she truly loves – and launched hugely popular networking events for nail professionals. Known on Instagram as @ohnails.bylauren, she…
Mental health training options to help beauty businesses support employees
Scratch highlights different coaching providers to help support employers’ understanding and management of staff mental health matters. VTCT Believing in an industry that recognises the importance of their workforce’s mental wellbeing, awarding and assessment organisation, the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), added Mental Health Awareness to its range of vocational…
Mental health awareness: How the nail sector has saved me from my struggles
Sheryl Cooper, owner of nail art supplier, Enchanted Essence, and home salon, Nails By Sheryl, opens up about how getting involved in the nail industry boosted her mental health and how she champions mental wellbeing in her businesses. In 2016 I had my daughter, Isla, and within six months I…
Two thirds of social media users want better mental health protection
New research has found that two thirds of UK adults with a social media account believe social media companies have a duty to protect the mental health of people who use their platforms. Focusing on social media use during the pandemic, 4,000 people were surveyed by wellbeing company, Soul Analyse, and OnePoll.…
The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards
The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards, Amanda & Shelby Holmes created the deck to help ‘challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts’, with a variety of…
Celebrity nail tech, Robbie Tomkins, on how to manage stress
When you’re back-to-back with appointments and rushed off your feet in the salon or on the move, your work life can feel a little daunting. To help promote calmness in his tekking career, session nail stylist, Robbie Tomkins, recommends meditation. “I’ve been meditating for around three years. It allows me…
