The importance of a well-lit workstation for nail technicians
As a nail professional, you rely on your vision for precise product application, so make life a little easier and prevent strain with adequate task lighting. Hannah Robertson, Nail Harmony UK South West educator, explains, “If you don’t have great light to work in as a nail tech, you can…
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Offer extended weartime with new OPI ProStay Base Coat
OPI has unveiled a new base coat for its Infinite Shine system, helping to extend wear time for clients. The OPI ProStay Primer Base Coat boasts new technology and is formulated for optimum sticking power. The base coat can be used with the Infinite Shine range of colours and Gloss Top…
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The industry’s thoughts on…CYBER BULLYING
The September issue of Scratch explores the issue of cyber bullying and its impact on the nail sector. Here, more techs reveal their experiences and thoughts… Jan Soar, UK head of education & Nail Harmony PhD master educator for Essex discusses the term ‘bully’ “Cyberbullying is bullying in a cowardly form.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, Doncaster
Having worked from home previously, Sarah Vernon Cowell knew it was time for a new working space when she started to outgrow her set-up. “I started up the business seven years ago,” Sarah reveals. “I worked from a log cabin from home. Over the years, I worked hard to build…
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MANI MONDAY: Think pink
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Is there such a thing as too much pink? At Scratch HQ, the answer is always no! We adore this pretty pink set created by Sophie Hudd, of Rainbow Nails, on natural nails. Sophie used Magpie Beauty…
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What I loved about my visit to Townhouse nail salon
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of visiting Townhouse – a nail bar located just off Regent Street and only a hop, skip and jump away from Oxford Circus station. Describing itself as ‘London’s no. 1 independent luxury nail salon’ and a ‘premium nail studio’ that is ‘redefining clean…
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London salon owner talks abut having ‘healthy competition’
London salon owner, Tinu Bello, recently opened her second location for her brand Colour Riot Nails in the vibrant district of Shoreditch, going her existing location in Fitzrovia. Here, Tinu talks about her experiences… “Competition? Yes, London has some amazing nail salons, and we welcome a bit of healthy competition – but there is more than…
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Branding tips to make your nail salon stand out
Brand your salon to ensure it stands out from the crowd with top tips from Andrew Dark, director and co-owner of printwear and branding specialists, Custom Planet Setting up a nail salon can be the start of something exciting, but with so many up and down the country, it can be…
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Salon in the Spotlight: GirlHub Nail, Beauty & Tanning Salon, Bury
After her personal life change forever, Emma Singleton decided it was time for a change and time to chase her dream. “I’ve been doing nails for 13 years alongside being a HR consultant,” explains Emma. “In September 2016, I had my first child and in December that year decided it…
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MANI MONDAY: You got this
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes we need creative inspiration for nail work, constantly keeping our fingers on the pulse of new trends and design ideas; this week’s mani Monday, however, brings inspiration in the form of some good, old fashioned motivation.…
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Salon In The Spotlight: Nails By Arlene, Chapelhall, Airdrie
After being made redundant from an insurance service, Arlene Fraser decided to dream big and follow her passion. “During the six month leading up to my redundancy, I sought education to learn how to do my own nails,” explains Arlene. “My usual technician had to reduce her hours and appointments became…
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Why your Facebook ads aren’t working & how to fix them
Tom Ferris, owner of Blackwell Ferris Marketing, reveals why your Facebook adverts aren’t generating much response – and what to do about it… I spend around an hour to two hours a day on Facebook groups that are full of salon owners and technicians like you. I thoroughly enjoy being involved…
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Enhance retail offerings with Apraise Power Serum
An ideal retail item to offer alongside lash and brow treatments, Apraise has revealed Power Serum. Formulated specifically for lash and brow growth, Power Serum is infused with Optiplex Growth Technology designed to stimulate the hair follicle to encourage and speed up hair growth. These active ingredients offer to improve…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Chi Anmo Beauty Rooms, Aberdeenshire
Starting out as a home salon, Melanie Simpson found her beauty business go from strength to strength. “In April 2018, Chi Anmo relocated to a stunning new salon in Westhill to ensure we could accommodate the rapidly increasing number of clients looking for a local, reliable and meticulous service,” enthuses…
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Findings show that one in 12 workers miss out on holiday entitlement
New research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed that more than two million UK workers are not getting the minimum amount of paid leave they are entitled to. What’s more, over half of those are not getting any paid leave at all. The National Hairdressers Federation (NHF), which supports…
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