NAIL TECH TALK: Pamela Lipska of Nail Addiction Trd
Scratch chats to Pamela Lipska of Nail Addiction Trd about the Norwegian nail industry and her love for detailed nail art. The thing that got me hooked about nails in the beginning was the idea of creating my own company. I wanted to make things that were a little bit…
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How to clean your salon towels
Abbas Vawda, managing director at Majestic Towels shares his advice for caring and cleaning your towels… “For a busy business that requires daily laundering, it is advisable to opt for a middle weight towel (around 500gsm). These will be very durable, giving reduced washing and drying times, thus making them…
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#NowTrending: Gold leaf nails by Lindsey Cunningham
Scratch chats to Lindsey Cunningham of Lindsey’s Beauty Lounge about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this gorgeous gold leaf nail design… After working in an office when I finished university, I soon realised it wasn’t for me. I trained in beauty therapy part-time while working…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Skye Groves of Hallowed Be Thy Nails
Scratch chats to Skye Groves of Hallowed Be Thy Nails about her industry admirations and searching for nail art inspiration. What is it about nails that has you hooked? The possibilities really are endless when it comes to nail art, and that’s what makes working in this industry so refreshing!…
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Set up an online store for your beauty business in 7 steps
If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that in a service industry like beauty, our income can be significantly affected when we can’t physically see our clients. Here are some benefits of having an online store, with details on how to set up a professional looking online store with…
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NAIL TECH TALK: June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist
Scratch chats with Magpie senior educator, June Gilbert of June Gilbert Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and her passion for education… I have been in the nail industry since 1995. I started my career at college, completing an NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy and then…
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Do you need a social media detox?
The pressures of social media can impact our wellbeing – some times more than we even realise. So, is it time to disconnect? Amy Martin, owner of AMB STUDIO & Georgie Smedley Group brand ambassador, based in the Scottish Borders, shares her thoughts… ‘Having goals & ambition is great –…
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#NowTrending: White crystal nails by Ashleigh Rene Owens
Scratch chats to Ashleigh Rene Owens of Nails With Ashleigh, Denver, USA, about the nail art planning process & how she created this striking crystal design… “In 2011, I began doing manicures for my family and friends. What started as a hobby became my career after I realised that I…
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5 things I love about being a session nail technician
Scratch chats to session nail technician & Scratch Stars Session Stylist of the Year 20/21 finalist, Lauren Michelle Pires, about her work life & the things she loves most about her role… Based in London, Lauren Michelle Pires works as a freelance editorial manicurist. She studied graphic design and photography…
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Facebook Classes set to support the delivery of online nail education
Social media platform, Facebook, is set to offer a new function which allows users to create and host interactive and live classes on its platform. Ideal for nail educators and brands, the Facebook Classes tool can be used to host paid workshops and training via the app or website. The…
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The Beauty Edit Podcast launches affirmation cards
The mother-daughter duo behind beauty industry-focused podcast, The Beauty Edit, has created Positive Affirmation Cards, including uplifting statements to promote positivity especially for nail & beauty professionals. Featuring 32 cards, Amanda & Shelby Holmes created the deck to help ‘challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts’, with a variety of…
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Deposit payments: Awkward or necessary for beauty businesses?
The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their views on taking payment deposits for beauty treatments.. Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and have over 21 years experience in the beauty sector between them. Their aim is to discuss real issues that beauty professionals face. Passionate and hard-working, the…
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Social Media: 6 tips for connecting with clients
It can be super easy to get stuck in a rut on social media, posting the same content and using the same techniques. However, changing it up, ensuring you are staying relevant and keeping up with social media trends whilst adjusting to the ever changing algorithms is a recipe for…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Rachel Hemmings of Rachel’s Nails & Beauty
Scratch chats with Rachel Hemmings of Rachel’s Nails & Beauty about her time training as a nail tech and her future plans… Tell us about your training… My adventure started soon after leaving school. I decided to go to college and study level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy, and qualified…
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The pros & cons of online nail education
Scratch chats to award-winning nail artist, Diana Pajeva, about the pros and cons of online learning in the nail industry. When looking for the right online course, nail professionals should, first of all, check the the quality of the course and ask themselves if they are going to benefit from…
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