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Nail Tech Talk: Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training

By Callie Iley | 24 September 2022

Scratch chats to Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training about reaching her latest career milestone and her goals for her future in the nail industry… “My signature nail style is definitely salon style acrylic design – acrylic marbling and 3d flowers will always have my heart! “I’m…

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Embody the elegance of Rome with Entity Beauty’s autumn 2022 collection

By Callie Iley | 23 September 2022

Bring the sophistication of Rome to your fingertips with Entity Beauty’s When In Rome Collection. Available in matching gel, lacquer and dip systems, this Italy-inspired collection offers six stand-out shades for autumn 2022. The shades are: Going To The Piazza – Burnt orange shimmer Carpe Diem Baby! – Dusty blue…

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Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art

By Callie Iley | 17 September 2022

Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Niche Hair & Beauty, Nottingham

By Callie Iley | 15 September 2022

Established in 2012, Jade Miller took over Niche Hair & Beauty in 2016. “We relocated during the 2021 lockdown, to a ground floor premises, reopening with a new logo, new look and with a bang.” “Niche is unique due to our diversity,” Jade reveals. “We provide a relaxed, non-uniformed atmosphere,…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Maisie Leah Nails, Birmingham

By Callie Iley | 8 September 2022

Starting out doing nails in her parents’ living room before moving into her dads summer house, Maisie Leah Poultney expanded for a third time to achieve the salon set-up of her dreams. “My boyfriend and I brought a house with a separate garage, so my dad and boyfriend teamed up…

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Nail Tech Talk: Alyssa Fronce of Alyssa Nail Tech

By Callie Iley | 3 September 2022

Alyssa Fronce chats to Scratch about how she keeps up with industry trends and her favourite personal bespoke nailcare regime, principles & styling… “I love doing nails because I’m super artistic and it’s a great outlet for me,” Alyssa beams. “I also love that I get the opportunity to make…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Creations, Lincolnshire

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2022

Nail Creations was established in 2007 above a hair salon in Market Harborough, Leicestershire by Dannii Webster, who relocated to Lincolnshire in 2020 to be closer to her family. “I’m always going on courses to better myself and my salon,” Dannii shares. “I’m currently planning a 3 day trip to…

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Bring the magic of NYC to fingertips with LE’s autumnal Buttercreams

By Callie Iley | 1 September 2022

Light Elegance’s six-piece autumn 2022 Buttercream collection, A Walk in Central Park, takes inspiration from Central Park in the autumn, combining city-themed tones with natural hues. The palette draws inspiration from the colourful leaves of the Central Park trees, the backsplash of the city and the fashions of New York…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2022

By Callie Iley | 29 August 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Leigh Burbidge.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festival Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from Willow Academy. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH

By Callie Iley | 27 August 2022

Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH chats with Scratch about why she loves tekking and her hopes for her future in the industry…  “I always tailor my nail art to my clients requests, I so have a wide ranging style,” Rebecca shares. “However, my signature nail style is definitely hand painted mix…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon, Stourbridge, West Midlands

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2022

Since its opening in 2004, salon owner Chantal Chambers has grown and developed Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon to a team of seven, with four nail techs, including Chantal, Cassie, Elise and Eve; two beauty therapists, Jen and Lucy; and nurse practitioner, Natalie. “All of the team get on so…

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My Other Life: Nikki Boulton of Nails by Nikki Boulton

By Callie Iley | 25 August 2022

Scratch chats to Nikki Boulton, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Session manicurist, Nikki Boulton, started a second business; creating beautifully shaped wax crayons for children, while the nail industry was under lockdown restrictions. Initially keeping her venture under wraps, ColourMe Lincoln…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Mollie Mae, Wetherby, West Yorkshire 

By Callie Iley | 18 August 2022

Initially working from the conservatory at her mums house and enjoying the convenience of working from home, Mollie Mae Hiles had to rethink her set up after only four months in business. “My mum was diagnosed with Dementia and sadly had to move to a care home. This meant I…

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Nail Tech Talk: Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails

By Callie Iley | 13 August 2022

Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails chats with Scratch about her introduction to the nail industry and pushing out of your comfort zone as a tech… “Marble nails are on the top of my list when it comes to nail art,” Olga shares. “I find it super fun to mix…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Chantelle Louise Nails-Beauty-Holistics-Training, Blackburn

By Callie Iley | 11 August 2022

Chantelle Baldwin decided to take the leap and set up her own salon space, affectionately named The Beauty Room, in an established beauty salon.  “The Beauty Room is located in a salon in Blackburn called Libra. It was one of the first salons in Blackburn and is still open and…

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