Honouring heritage through a passion for polish
In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail lacquer line, started in November 2019, Kathleen honours Hispanic Heritage Month with the otra noche en Miami collection, which presents…
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Susan Gerrard on a year of Mii Manicure + Pedicure
As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted in her DNA’, Susan Gerrard has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the UK nail industry.…
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All about ASHE London, the vegan nail varnish subscription service
Nail tech turned lawyer, Ashleigh Alli, is the mind behind the UK’s first vegan nail varnish subscription, ASHE London, aimed at those who lead busy lives but still want to treat themselves to a slice of luxury. While cleaning and making cups of tea in a nail salon part-time from…
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Behind the Brand: Find out more about Magnetic Nail Design
Scratch finds out more about Magnetic Nail Design, the nail brand owned by a Dutch nail stylist… The story so far… Magnetic Nail Design was launched by Dutch nail stylist Mey Liang. She has grown her career from a salon owner to becoming a leading wholesaler of nail products in the…
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Behind the Brand: Meet the boss of Nail & Beauty Excellence
Founder of Nail and Beauty Excellence, Jade Barber is a multi award-winning nail technician who has been working in the industry for eight years. With over 50 trophies under her belt, she has competed in both online and live competitions and has also been an international judge. In 2019, Jade…
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Behind the Brand: Meet the guru behind Gotti Nails
Nail guru Robert Nguyen has launched his own brand ‘Gotti Nails’ after working in the industry for over 16 years. After starting off as a competitor, Robert went on to become an international educator for brands such as OPI, Color Club and Entity Beauty, as well as opening two successful…
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Behind the Brand: Meet the duo behind Get Buffed Pro
Founded in 2019 by nail pro duo Sarah Elmaz and Cathy Burge, Get Buffed Pro was born after they had both been working in the industry for more than 15 years. As nail professionals themselves and using tools every day, they saw a gap in the market for nail art…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the mind behind Nail HQ
Scratch chats to Founder of Nail HQ, Mark Taylor who shares the motivation behind the brand. Mark Taylor founded Nail HQ in April 2013 as he wanted to help consumers with their natural nail health by creating nail treatments to use in the comfort of their own homes. The Nail…
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Top Tech Jade Barber expands nail brand & systems
Back in July 2019 Jade Barber, an award-winning nail tech and industry educator, launched her own brand. Known as Nail and Beauty Excellence (NBE), this brand has been extended and adapted and now boasts an impressive catalogue of products, a growing base of nail tech followers and promises more is…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the founder of Sash Pro Tools
Scratch chats to Founder of Sash Pro Tools, Sashanie Gray who shared why she started the brand and the plans for the future. Founded in 2017, Sashanie Gray created her own product range after being a self-employed manicurist and having delved into many channels in the beauty industry such as…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the duo behind My Papillon Beauty
Scratch chats to Founders of My Papillon Beauty, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle who share how they came to start the brand and what goes on behind the scenes. After working together in a salon in 2019, Kelly Mcguinness and Claire Whittle had the idea of creating a range of…
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Nail tech launches clothing & product line in lockdown
Jaki Logan, of Nova Nails, found inspiration within the weeks of lockdown in order to keep her business alive by launching Break Hearts, Not Nails – a clothing and product line for both professionals and consumers alike. “I started doing nails around three years ago,” explains Jaki. “I was approaching…
Read MoreLeighton Denny MBE returns to run namesake nail brand
Multi award-winning nail technician and brand founder, Leighton Denny MBE, has returned to the helm of the Leighton Denny Expert Nails brand following a five year break. Founded in 2005, the brand is now manufactured by Prestige Nail Care and Leighton’s return coincides with LDEN’s 15th anniversary on 30 June.…
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How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner
Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring…
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LeChat reveals global expansion plans & two new team members
Nail care brand, LeChat, has revealed plans to increase its global presence and enhance its education offerings in 2019 – so has employed two new executives to assist. Herman Paez has joined the company at its headquarters in Hercules, California, as global sales director. In this capacity, he will bring…
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