Behind The Brand: Meet the founder of Sash Pro Tools
Scratch chats to Founder of Sash Pro Tools, Sashanie Gray who shared why she started the brand and the plans for the future. Founded in 2017, Sashanie Gray created her own product range after being a self-employed manicurist and having delved into many channels in the beauty industry such as…
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Peacći extends support for nail techs with 20% commission opportunity
Peacći has extended its brand partner initiative for nail techs to help make commission on product referrals during lockdown 3.0. Qualified nail technicians – regardless of brand affiliation – can gain 20% on all Peacći referrals. From 27 January, consumers can get 3 for 2 on all Peacći nail lacquer…
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TECH TALK: Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails
Scratch chats to Mariola Sieczka of Holy Nails ! about her tips for new nail techs and the importance of constantly developing skills… I’m a Polish nail tech, wife, and mother and have been living in Scotland since 2014. I have always been interested in nails and am constantly trying…
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How to find a good work/life balance as a nail tech
Nicole Dowling, educator at Pure Nails, shares her advice for finding the balance between work life and personal life… Many of us constantly strive to work hard and prove our worth, and many have a willing to work more to earn more. The hardest part of the job is often…
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Online Education: Hazel Dixon on the future of nail learning
Award-winning nail artist and founder of HD Nail Artist Academy, Hazel Dixon, shares her thoughts on why online education isn’t suitable for every nail tech and what she predicts for the future of learning. Why isn’t online learning appropriate for all techniques/nail learning needs? Online learning is a great platform…
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Create fancy floral nail designs with 6 Lecenté foils
Show off oh-so delicate nail styles with six floral nail foils from Lecenté. Ideal for any occasion – from spring to Valentine’s Day to summer holidays, the striking foils each feature a transparent background to be used alone or over a block colour shade, depending on preference. Consider cutting out…
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Behind The Brand: Meet Vicky Lucas-Smith, founder of CutieOils
Vicky Lucas-Smith launched CutieOils in March 2020 when her salon closed as a result of the pandemic. She decided it was time to focus on a plan and the brand was born. “I’ve always had a passion for business and I love designing and creating. Cuticle Oil is such an…
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#NowTrending: Pretty pastel cloud nails by Rebecca Marie
Scratch chats to Rebecca Marie of The Nails Coven Studio about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this pretty pastel cloud nail design… My journey as a nail technician started in 2018. I was never one to get my nails done until the holographic trend came…
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TECH TALK: Yndaly Neimanis of Lee Beauty Studio
Scratch finds out more about nail tech, Yndaly Neimanis of Lee Beauty Studio as she unveils her plans for the future. I have been doing nails since 2000 and have four to five bookings for manicures in a normal day. I am always looking for inspiration or soothing myself by…
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Prep for arty appointments with Emoki Nails planner
Emoki Nails has revealed its nail art planner, designed to help put those doodles in an organised space. Including 182 double hand templates to design on, this A5 planner features hard covers and coil binding to allow for completely flat opening. The sidewalls and free edge are blank so you…
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How I cope as a nail tech in a national lockdown
Scratch chats to Millie Donovan, brand ambassador for SNA Professional & owner of MBeauty, about how she’s navigating lockdowns… This year has been a rollercoaster for everyone, with both highs and lows. There have been more highs for some and more lows for others, but the main thing is how we all got…
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#NowTrending: Big hug graffiti nails by Laura Cord
Scratch chats to Essex nail tech, Laura Cord of Laura Cord Nail Artist, about her journey into the nail industry and how she created this uplifting graffiti nail design. I have always been a creative person with a passion for art and design. At college, I successfully completed an…
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How to motivate a nail & beauty team during lockdown
Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, shares how she is keeping her staff members motivated & morale high during lockdown… Dream Nails employs 30 staff members across its salon network. It has always been my belief that the staff are the single most important reason behind the success…
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TECH TALK: Lucy Booth of Lucy London
Scratch chats with Lucy Booth of Lucy London about the progression of her love for nails and the advice that changed her career. I’ve always loved nails! Even when I was younger, I’d have walls full of hundreds of nail polishes. As I got older, I completely fell in love…
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Covid career changes: Retraining as a nail tech after losing my job
Samantha Haste’s life was turned upside down when the pandemic hit and she lost her job, shortly after moving to a new city. Unable to pay her bills and rent, she decided to head down the path of training as a nail tech with Beauty Tribe. “I was working as…
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