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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Restart Grant: Is your business eligible?
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled £5 billion for new Restart Grants in his 2021 Budget announcement. But what does this mean for eligible businesses in the personal care sector? The one-off cash grant offers up to £6,000 per premises for non-essential retail businesses and up to £18,000 per…
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BUDGET 2021: Restart grants of up to £18,000 offered to personal care businesses
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3 March, unveiling a three-part plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government has borrowed a record £280bn so far to help alleviate the impact…
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How to properly care for & clean your nail brushes
Preparing your nail brush thoroughly and correctly is the first stage to caring for your nail brushes. Read my previous guide for Scratch here. The second is maintaining this level of care throughout its use. Brushes do not last forever and need to be changed from time to time again…
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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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Olympia Beauty launches 15-week virtual event for beauty pros
Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday 31 May and focuses on bringing the trade show experience to the home or workplace of all beauty professionals. The…
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Try dip powder nails with LART Nails UK’s starter kit
LART Nails UK has unveiled its Supreme Mini Starter Kits, for nail professionals wanting to try out its Mineral Dipping System. The starter kits were created by LART Nails UK as investing in a new range of nail products can be both daunting and expensive, however, you can now try…
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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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#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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Why you shouldn’t use an at-home gel polish kit
Salon owner, educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, unveils concerns surrounding DIY gel polish kits… Gel polish seems like an easy to use, harmless product – surely, it’s just like painting on a nail polish, isn’t it? Well, this is the attitude that is causing problems amongst some non-professionals, as they…
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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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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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