#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, reveals a lilac overlay with one stroke florals have been popular with her clients recently. “I love doing floral sets so much! I think this design has been popular because…
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Second #NailTecTalk event to focus on nail product compliance
Salon Services is to hold its second #NailTechTalk in collaboration with Scratch and nail aficionado, Marian Newman. The event will welcome special guests to chat in open conversation with attendees, and the focuses for this event are product compliance and regulation in the nail industry. There will also be discussions to…
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Scratch unveils expert magazine columnists for 2019
As 2019 kicks off, Scratch welcomes new expert contributors that will be imparting wisdom through the magazine in the year ahead. Covering topics from business to media, design to technique and so much more, be inspired by those that have – and are – making waves across the nail sector.…
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Tales of working as a nail tech while pregnant
Celebrity nail tech, Amy Ganney, reveals her experience of working while expecting a baby – and how she now juggles work with motherhood… “Working while pregnant was challenging as I suffered with sickness regularly, but I had to continue working as I knew I would need some time off when…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty, says clients have been opting for Christmassy colour combinations and sparkles. “My clients like the classic red but don’t want obvious Christmas colours, so they are not all walking around…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Easby, Laura’s Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals cable knit finishes and tartan nail art have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular because a lot of people don’t want to go all out crazy with…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amy Thompson, Fingertip Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, wears super cute ballet-inspired nails for a very special occasion. “I created these nails because I was going t watch my friend’s daughter in the opening performance of The Nutcracker in The Royal Ballet. “I used Magpie…
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Homelessness charity calling for salon volunteers this Christmas
National homelessness charity, Crisis, is calling on hairdressers, barbers and salon assistants across the country to volunteer at their Christmas centres this month. The centres provide thousands of people with good, warmth, healthcare and specialist services over Christmas in addition to Crisis’ year-round services. Salon services such as washing, cutting…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jodie May Evans, Nail Envy
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, has us seeing blue with a snowy set that gives us all the festive feels. “As an educator for The Gel Bottle Inc., I was lucky enough to be sent some new shades from…
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Sweet Squared spreads seasonal joy by gifting presents to pros
Techs – do you fancy winning a prize courtesy of Sweet Squared? You could be in with a chance! The ‘Gift Of Giving’ season has begun with Sweet Squared, as the team is gifting a whopping 250 presents to pros over the festive period. To get involved and be in…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, reveals that Halloween nails have been popular with her clients recently – particularly this cute pumpkin design. “I think this nail design has been really popular because it’s autumnal and halloween-y. Many of…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Stanton, Nails 2 Inspire & educator
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire & educator, created these ultra-glam black and gold nails for her 30th birthday. “I created these nails for my 30th birthday, as I wanted a sleek and glamorous yet sexy design and therefore opted…
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What it takes to become a nail industry educator
Industry veteran and Scratch Stars award winner, Sue Davies, reveals what it means to be an educator in the nail realm… Education is one of the most important areas in our industry. It drives us towards our goals or skill enhancement and helps us to build our career. However, in…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that mermaid-inspired designs are always popular with her clients, no matter the weather. “Mermaid designs are always popular. This particular client loves pink so I decided to incorporate them both together. “I used…
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How to perfect a smile line on nails
A crisp, neat smile line that flatters the client’s nail and creates an elongated look can really set your work apart from other nail techs in both salon and competition work. However, achieving this perfect smile line can worry many techs and make them avoid offering this option altogether. The…
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