Let your nails take centre stage with Scarlett Senter’s New Orleans glitter collection
Multi award-winning nail tech, Scarlett Senter, has expanded her range of product offerings with her New Orleans glitter collection. Featuring 10 dazzling biodegradable cosmetic grade glitters inspired by the American city, the bright and bold glitter mix collection is available in 10 gram pots. The glitter collection comprises: New Orleans…
Nail Tech Talk: Alyssa Fronce of Alyssa Nail Tech
Alyssa Fronce chats to Scratch about how she keeps up with industry trends and her favourite personal bespoke nailcare regime, principles & styling… “I love doing nails because I’m super artistic and it’s a great outlet for me,” Alyssa beams. “I also love that I get the opportunity to make…
What’s the difference between acrylic & gel?
The word ‘gel’ lends itself to confusion because it describes the product’s physical state, but over time it has turned into a generic name of the product category. Whereas ‘acrylic’ is a two-part system of liquid and powder, often known as L&P. Where the powder in this two-part system has…
Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Creations, Lincolnshire
Nail Creations was established in 2007 above a hair salon in Market Harborough, Leicestershire by Dannii Webster, who relocated to Lincolnshire in 2020 to be closer to her family. “I’m always going on courses to better myself and my salon,” Dannii shares. “I’m currently planning a 3 day trip to…
Bring the magic of NYC to fingertips with LE’s autumnal Buttercreams
Light Elegance’s six-piece autumn 2022 Buttercream collection, A Walk in Central Park, takes inspiration from Central Park in the autumn, combining city-themed tones with natural hues. The palette draws inspiration from the colourful leaves of the Central Park trees, the backsplash of the city and the fashions of New York…
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Leigh Burbidge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festival Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from Willow Academy. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer,…
Nail Tech Talk: Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH
Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH chats with Scratch about why she loves tekking and her hopes for her future in the industry… “I always tailor my nail art to my clients requests, I so have a wide ranging style,” Rebecca shares. “However, my signature nail style is definitely hand painted mix…
Salon in the Spotlight: Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Since its opening in 2004, salon owner Chantal Chambers has grown and developed Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon to a team of seven, with four nail techs, including Chantal, Cassie, Elise and Eve; two beauty therapists, Jen and Lucy; and nurse practitioner, Natalie. “All of the team get on so…
My Other Life: Nikki Boulton of Nails by Nikki Boulton
Scratch chats to Nikki Boulton, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Session manicurist, Nikki Boulton, started a second business; creating beautifully shaped wax crayons for children, while the nail industry was under lockdown restrictions. Initially keeping her venture under wraps, ColourMe Lincoln…
How the Lisa & Lou initiative has helped my nail business make more money
Scratch chats to Louella Belle brand ambassador, Rachel Herar, about how online sales platform Lisa & Lou has helped boost her business. The initiative, named after Louella Belle founder, Lisa Crook, allows pros to retail products through the platform, giving them the opportunity to generate extra revenue through sales with…
Salon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Mollie Mae, Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Initially working from the conservatory at her mums house and enjoying the convenience of working from home, Mollie Mae Hiles had to rethink her set up after only four months in business. “My mum was diagnosed with Dementia and sadly had to move to a care home. This meant I…
Here’s everything you need to know about Jessica’s BioPure nail shades
Jessica Cosmetics has unveiled BioPure, a plant-based nail polish collection created using an eco-conscious manufacturing process and renewable resources. This Earth-friendly collection of 24 shades, a base and top coat and polish remov and makes use of natural vegetal biomass ingredients. BioPure Nail Colour The vegan shades have a high…
Nail Tech Talk: Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails
Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails chats with Scratch about her introduction to the nail industry and pushing out of your comfort zone as a tech… “Marble nails are on the top of my list when it comes to nail art,” Olga shares. “I find it super fun to mix…
Salon in the Spotlight: Chantelle Louise Nails-Beauty-Holistics-Training, Blackburn
Chantelle Baldwin decided to take the leap and set up her own salon space, affectionately named The Beauty Room, in an established beauty salon. “The Beauty Room is located in a salon in Blackburn called Libra. It was one of the first salons in Blackburn and is still open and…
Nail Tech Talk: Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed
Scratch chats to Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed about what she wants to achieve within the nail industry longterm, and taking things at her own pace… “My signature nail style is a French or animal prints,” Nadine reveals. “My favourite products to use for nail art are Jade…
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