#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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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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Covid-19: Personal care businesses in England can reopen from 12 April
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (5 April) revealed that non-essential businesses in England – including the personal care sector – can reopen from 12 April. In a statement to the nation, he revealed: “Thank you all for your patience, because it is really clear now that this is paying…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters
Scratch chats to Gemma Anne Dawson of Gem’s Gels and Glitters about her training and the importance of developing new skills as a nail tech… My journey in nails only really happened in 2016. Before then, I worked in a university teaching statistical analysis to undergraduate students. I’d always studied…
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Confused about glove certification? Katie Barnes sheds some light
In a previous Scratch post, I discussed the purchasing of genuine, safe PPE and how to use and remove it correctly. Lack of nitrile glove use or using the wrong nitrile gloves can cause issues that our industry is far too aware of due to allergies. The Covid-19 pandemic has…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph
Scratch chats to Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph about dealing with self doubt and her advice for aspiring nail techs… My favourite all time nail product is my complete Kokoist USA gel collection as they are so pigmented and apply beautifully. I’m a massive nail art fan…
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Reopening: Learn about PPE
Are you ready for the return to work? Here, we recap PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to help prep you and your business for reopening. Treatments offered by nail & beauty professionals are classed as ‘close-contact services’ and foster specific government guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe working practice.…
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Lockdown: how to up-skill as a nail tech
For many nail technicians and salon owners, lockdown has given them the gift of time. Time to either learn new nail techniques, how to improve their business, or simply, going back to basics. Here are some techs who share how they have up-skilled their nail techniques during this time… “For…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Frederica Waldron of EEKA Beauty
Scratch chats to Frederica Waldron of EEKA Beauty about sourcing inspiration for nail art and the importance of self-confidence… What is your all-time favourite nail product? This is a hard question! I don’t think I can choose one favourite product, but I definitely have a few must-have products that I…
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Nail Tech Talk: How I’ve been keeping busy while my salon is closed
Tina Bell, head of education for Pure Nails & owner of Totally Polished Academy, shares the ways she’s been keeping busy before her nail business and academy can resume in-person service… I have officially worked more from my dining room table in the past year then I have my salon – who would…
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#NowTrending: Aurora nail art by Charlotte Clements
Scratch chats to Charlotte Clements of Nails and Beauty by Charlotte about her future goals and how she created this striking aurora nail design. I have worked in the beauty industry since 2006. During my time in the industry, I have worked as a beauty therapist on a cruise ship,…
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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 care for a pregnant nail technician
Carrying a baby can be both the most beautiful, yet tiring period of a woman’s life. If you’re a salon manager with a pregnant employee or you’re expecting a child yourself, help aid your daily work life with top tips for keeping as comfortable as possible… Points to consider: Posture…
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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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