Img 0667

What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2019

As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…

Read More
The gel bottle academy 2

The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers

By Scratch Staff | 25 March 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…

Read More
Course booking

How to choose your next nail course

By Kat Hill | 25 January 2019

Take note – this is the year to make it happen! Selecting a course to book is a commitment, so be sure you’re consider these top tips from the experts… “You will need to know what will be taught on the course, and be sure to think of the type…

Read More
Tgb

The Gel Bottle Inc holds annual educator summit

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc’s educators from all over the UK recently gathered in Brighton at TGB’s HQ for an annual update, including workshops to brush up skills and to learn about the latest launches. The session kicked off with a mini photoshoot, with each educator having a new headshot taken ready…

Read More
Q61 co-director, Helena Linsky

How to encourage CPD within your team

By Kat Hill | 1 January 2019

Helena Linsky, co-director of salon chain, Q61, shares her thoughts on the importance of encouraging CPD within your team. “Education is at the heart of Q61, and has allowed us to develop our team, and, consequently, our brand since our inception in 2015. “As an integral part of the business,…

Read More
Nail camp copy

Claim your space at Crystal Nails UK Nail Campus

By Kat Hill | 18 September 2018

Crystal Nails UK has revealed its Nail Campus training event is set to return in October. Hosted by the distributor in Essex, from October 15, 2018, there will be five days of classes and workshops. The event will be taught and guided by Crystal Nails absolute master international educators, as…

Read More
Sneak peek week aug18 jpg

Sam Biddle offers FREE nail art course with Sneak Peak Week

By Sophie Nutt | 17 August 2018

Sam Biddle, renowned tech and founder of Be Inspired, is giving nail professionals the chance to undertake a six-lesson nail art course for free with Sneak Peek Week. Taking place online from Monday 20 August – Friday 24 August, Sam Biddle will be providing live lessons to techs covering business…

Read More
Cnd shellac luxe, hero product

Sweet Squared to host CND Shellac™ Luxe drop-in demo days

By Sophie Nutt | 31 July 2018

Following it’s previous ‘Do-LUXE Xperience Days’, Sweet Squared has revealed that it will host over 15 CND ShellacTM Luxe demo days across the UK and Ireland. With the aim to educate nail techs in effective application and removal of the CND ShellacTM Luxe system, the demo days will begin on…

Read More
Tina michael shoreditch nails

Shoreditch Nails launches unique academy to train new techs

By Helena Biggs | 19 July 2018

Renowned for cutting-edge nail designs and quality treatments, the team at Shoreditch Nails has launched an opportunity for those seeking to join the nail sector. The Shoreditch Nails Academy will offer a Guild accredited nail course, offering skills required to work in the salon or at a freelance level. Taught…

Read More
Scratch stars judging event, comm by sophie hill

LCBT to offer spa management degree with University of Derby

By Kat Hill | 18 May 2018

The London College of Beauty Therapy has announced that it has been approved as a partner of the University of Derby. The college, which hosts the annual judging day for the Scratch Stars Awards – as pictured, will be offering the University of Derby’s International Spa Management Foundation Degree from September…

Read More
Crystal nails educators

Crystal Nails welcomes eight new educators to its team

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2018

After hosting it’s educator programme at the end of April, Crystal Nails has welcomed eight new educators to it’s growing team. The first educator programme held by Crystal Nails in the UK for over three years, the event saw an abundance of applications, which were narrowed down to eight talented…

Read More
Ink nails e file

Reduce service times with INK London E-File training

By Scratch Staff | 3 April 2018

INK London invites you to refine nail enhancements with ease and help cut down your service time with its E-File Proficiency Diploma. Fully accredited by The Guild, the diploma has been been designed to provide techs with the confidence and knowledge to succeed with e-files and attendees must be qualified…

Read More
Susan gerrard 2

Boost nail & beauty skills at the Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2018

Structured to help forge bright, beautiful careers and grow skillsets, the Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has launched, founded by industry icon, Susan Gerrard, who brought the Jessica nail brand to the UK. Held at Gerrard International’s purpose-build training facility in Borehamwood, Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy courses are taught with brands…

Read More
Semilac hybrid training

COURSE BITES: Semilac Hybrid Course

By Kat Hill | 30 December 2017

Course Details: Learn how to create a classic hybrid manicure the Semilac way. The course incorporates both theory and practical, with a theory booklet sent to student to study before the course. This ABT and Beauty Guild accredited training session is aimed at nail technicians wanting to up skill and learn about…

Read More
Ink

COURSE BITES: INK London Professional Acrylink L&P Conversion Course

By Kat Hill | 26 October 2017

Course Details: This course is ideal for professionals already qualified in L&P services looking to offer INK London treatments. The course is fully accredited by the Guild and covers a wide range of topics need to offer a professional service and convert to the brand. Duration: One day Location: Nationwide, on various…

Read More