NAIL TECH TALK: Andreea Simona Ignat, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21
Scratch learns more about Andreea Simona Ignat, Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year & Nail Stylist of the Year finalist 20/21, about her pathway to success & the importance of nail competitions… What’s your training background & how has your career progressed? My career started in 2012. I first…
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8 ways to tackle nail industry bullying
The truth behind a bully – an insight by UK nail tech Leo Ko-Nkengmo by nail artist & educator, Leo Ko-Nkengmo of The Nail on Sunday blog The hair and beauty industry has taken a beating this past year alongside other industries. The monotony of the pandemic is a…
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Update: The Scratch Stars Awards 20/21 judging process & party
Scratch Stars Awards organiser, HELENA BIGGS, shares an update on this year’s event… After the pandemic stopped play in 2020 – and prevented 88 finalists from being recognised at the infamous Scratch Stars Party, I am delighted to announce that we are at last able to reboot the competition process,…
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Reopening: Thoughts on the first fortnight back in the salon
Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares her experience back at work following lockdown 3.0 and draws in thoughts from an employee… As owner of four Dream Nails salons, I have become accustomed, due to Covid-19, to closing them with a few days’ notice and then needing to…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt
Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby during the first lockdown. It became evident that I had a natural flair for creating nails and especially nail art.…
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5 ways to set boundaries with pushy clients
Saying ‘No’ can be a tricky word when it comes to clients, but setting boundaries is equally important for you, your welfare and, in turn, your business. Read on to discover some top tips from industry figures… 1.“It’s so important in our industry to set boundaries,” explains Claire Blincoe, Georgie…
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9 ways to make your nail & beauty business more sustainable
While recycling plays a big part of helping the environment, running a sustainable business is so much more than just that. There are many factors to consider when seeking to make your business more sustainable. It is important to try to source sustainable products from the get-go, but it is…
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Behind The Brand: Meet the tech behind the LP Nails tool range
Scratch chats to Lucy Pastorelli, founder of LP Nails, about how she came to create her own brand of nail products… Following 11 years as a nail technician, salon owner and teacher of up to 50 students a week, Lucy Pastorelli has founded LP Nails – armed with passion and the…
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#NowTrending: Puppy nail art by Amber Green
Scratch chats to Amber Green of Pop Beauty Norwich about the importance of having an all-inclusive studio and how she created this pretty pooch nail art… I trained in 2015 with a brand that I loved. I worked full time and was doing the nails of a few friends, but…
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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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One voice – a Staffordshire tech seeks solutions to her industry issues
I’m a nail tech in Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire and I’m here to turn up my voice and do some straight talking… Apparently, £8400 is the size of the income gap people with common mental health conditions face. I bring you this fact after reading an email I received from The Money…
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Calling all nail professionals: Doug Schoon answers the Q: Does a universal monomer exist?
Does a universal monomer exist? Can I use any brand of ‘acrylic’ liquid & powder? Doug Schoon, in his capacity as expert on The NailKnowledge education team, offers a short, concise video that highlights the issues with mixing systems. In his section called – Too embarrassed to ask? – Doug…
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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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Reopening: 6 practical pointers for getting back to the nail salon
Many nail businesses would have changed up the nail space last summer, but with some time away from the nail desk, it’s worth re-reading the appropriate government guidelines and double-checking the measures you have in place before reopening. These measures could include the spacing out of nail desks to allow…
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Reopening: Nail techs prepare for the rush
When salons reopen after an extremely difficult year for the industry, nail technicians may be feeling a range of emotions. Scratch chats to nail professionals about their thoughts on the reopening rush… Liza Smith, owner, Bodylines salon & CND™ education ambassador: “We have worked hard to educate clients on our…
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