NAIL TECH TALK: Anna-Lena Pickel of Ena
Scratch chats to Anna-Lena Pickel of Ena about expressing herself through nail art and mental health… My training is the typical pandemic nail tech story. In Winter 2020, I got my certificate for manicure and gel manicure at Nails Pro Academy. It also started to become my therapy, my creative…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Jess Swinburn of Beauty by Jess
Scratch chats to Burnley and Blackburn based tech, Jess Swinburn of Beauty by Jess, about being featured in her local news and the importance of utilising social media for business… I love everything about the nail industry. I did art as an A-Level, and have always had a creative side,…
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Say hello to the 6 Halo gel polish nail shades for summer 2021
Pure Nails, the company behind the ultra-glossy Halo Gel Polish line, has unleashed its bold summer 2021 nail colour collection. ‘Summer Throwback‘ serves up six oh-so eye-catching gel polish hues; from the punchy pink Girl Power to the daring green Lime Soda. Ideal for sandal season and clutching a cocktail…
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Unveiled: The 6 Gelish nail shades you need for summer 2021
Embrace bright, fun colours on nails with the six-piece Feel The Vibes Gelish collection for summer 2021. The gel polish shades combine cool tones and punchy bolds for a fun and playful nail finish. “Summer is back and this year it’s brighter than ever!” comments Danny Haile, CEO & founder…
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Seeking a HEMA-free, vegan gel polish? Check out Prophecy by Nailchemy
Nailchemy, the pro nail product brand based in Somerset, UK, has launched HEMA-free gel polish range, Prophecy. Available in 50 shades, the 100% gel formula is HEMA, HPMA and IBOA free and vegan-friendly and lasts up to three weeks. A spokesperson from Nailchemy comments: “Prophecy gel polish has been in…
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#NowTrending: Funky French nails by Jen Phillips
Scratch chats to Jen Phillips of Nails by Jennifer Marie about her love for nails and how she created this funky French design… I am a fully qualified nail technician offering acrylic, builder gel and gel polish enhancements. I qualified in January 2020 in L&P acrylic and gel polish and…
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The 5 most popular nail trends on Instagram of 2021
With salons reopening and people rushing to get pampered, the experts at OnBuy Body Care sought to find out what the most popular nail colours and trends are on Instagram. Based on the number of hashtags, the top five nail trends are: Nail trend Number of # Marble nails 1,832,896…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Studio by Hannah Beth
Hannah Clayton of Studio by Hannah Beth shares about winning the Best Gel Nails category in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards 2021 and being yourself in the nail industry… I entered the UK Hair & Beauty Awards because over this last year, I’ve figured that if you don’t put…
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Get ‘Out In The Open’ with 6 Morgan Taylor nail shades for spring
Morgan Taylor has launched the Out In The Open collection for spring 2021, embracing ‘a fresh take on nail colour’. “This spring, it’s out with the old and in with the new,” says Danny Haile, CEO & founder of Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish & Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer. “The colours…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Laura Rudge of Snatched By Lulabelles
Scratch chats to Laura Rudge of Snatched By Lulabelles about her first ever client and the importance of pushing boundaries as a nail tech… What is your all-time favourite nail product? My first thought is that I don’t have just one! If I could only choose 5 colours to live…
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Want dazzling nails? Check out INK London’s 7-piece Stardust collection
INK London has unveiled its sparkling Stardust collection; 7 i-Lac gel polish shades that each boast a densely packed pearly/glittery effect. Inspired by disco vibes and starry nights, the effect dazzles under low or bright light. A spokesperson from INK London comments: “Stardust has a higher gel content than other…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph
Scratch chats to Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph about dealing with self doubt and her advice for aspiring nail techs… My favourite all time nail product is my complete Kokoist USA gel collection as they are so pigmented and apply beautifully. I’m a massive nail art fan…
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Artistic Nail Design presents 2021 spring shades
Artistic Nail Design introduces the Sugar Free Spring 2021 collection. Sugar Free is all about embracing colour to the max while defying the need to stay sugary sweet. This collection is filled with delectable shades in crème, shimmer and frosted finishes that are guaranteed to make your manicure pop all…
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OPI & Kerry Washington reunite to honour the brand’s 40th anniversary
Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, to launch the Washington D.C. nail colour collection. “We are delighted that Kerry is reprising her role as…
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OPI marks 40th anniversary with Hollywood nail colour collection
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, nail brand OPI has returned to its birthplace with the Hollywood collection. Available in Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor, the 12 shades celebrate ‘then’ with a nod to vintage Hollywood glamour and ‘now’ with trendsetting hues for spring/summer 2021. “Over the past 40…
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