MANI MONDAY: Wild thing
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Animal print is everywhere at the minute with both high fashion and highstreet retailers embracing the likes of leopard and zebra prints across collections. Offer clients a taste of the trend to compliment or stylishly clash with…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, wears rainbow-inspired nails for a cute and funky look. “To create these nails I used Gelish Cover Pink Structure Gel as my base colour over a layer of nude, so it wasn’t sheer. Then,…
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Perfect your prep-work with with Halo Prep & Scrub
Ensure your services start right by adding the new Halo Prep & Scrub bottle size to your kit. Owning to popular demand, Halo has launched the air-dry prep liquid in a new, larger size. Featuring a sweet, fruity orange and mango scent, use to prep the nail plate properly before a Halo…
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Katie Barnes on…how to prevent allergies
Concerns have been mounting over the number of tech allergies being reported from using nail products. It’s so important to address your working practice and products to prevent this from disrupting your career and causing further pain. An allergy builds up over time from overexposure of repetitive skin contact with…
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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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, reveals that the simple but glamorous combination of bright pink hues and holographic feature nails have been popular with her clients recently. “This design shouts summer – and we don’t have…
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MANI MONDAY: Tropical talons
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Talented tech and session stylist, Morena Sanguini, created this fabulous floral design for one of her clients and has us longing for an autumn getaway to a tropical destination. Morena used ibd hard gel and Kiara Sky…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Beatrix Szabo, Beatrix Nails
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Beatrix Szabo, of Beatrix Nails, opts for an elegant pinky-nude design, complete with delicate flower artistry and crystal embellishments. “I love white against nude colours with a touch of glitter – and the inspiration for these came from wedding nails!…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round…
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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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VIP opportunity launches for Nailympia London competitors
This year’s London edition of international nail competition, Nailympia, will see a new VIP experience for competitors. Nail technicians competing are invited to upgrade to one of 21 premium desks available in a special, roped-off area. These VIP competitors will keep the same desk for the entire three-day event, regardless…
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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kerrie Labrum, wears striking lime green stiletto design seeing encapsulated glitter and an ombre feature nail. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic Colour Powders in Juicy Green, Zesty Lemon, Honeycomb, Clear Candy and Glitterplanet Pre-Pinched Stiletto…
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Yvonne Tuckley on her love of IBX, perfecting her skills and wacky Instagram profiles
Tell us about your training… I kicked off my basic training with an independent local organisation and then trained in PolyGel application and e-filing with Nail Harmony UK, and one stroke nail art with Moyra UK. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish, PolyGel and CND SHELLAC™ are…
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Celebrity manicurist, Elle, reveals the reasons behind her love for the industry
As a manicure maven to the stars, Elle continues to attract attention on the red carpet with her nail creations. Scratch caught up with Elle to get an insight into the world of the tech trusted to hold the hands of the A-List… Introduced to the beauty industry at a young age,…
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