Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Den by Cherrelle, Blackburn
Seeing bold wallpaper and sassy neon lights, The Beauty Den by Cherrelle was created by Cherrelle Wright to offer a nail haven for clients. “I worked full time from a salon self employed until I had my third son,” Cherrelle explains. “I realised it wasn’t going to be as easy…
Tech Talk: Creative colour blocking nails by Lucy Sibley
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Lucy Sibley, to learn more about her industry journey… Lucy entered the nail industry at the end of 2018 after her youngest daughter became unwell. “I needed a career that was flexible but that also fulfilled my creative personality,” she explains. “Now I work part…
How to prevent nail crystals from falling off & ruining designs
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Hazel Dixon reveals how to apply & perfect crystal application About Hazel “For many years we’ve been able to follow Hazel Dixon’s journey,” comments the Beauty2trs team. “It was not difficult, as she was…
Create a cracking effect on nails with Crystal Nails’ Mosaic Crystal Liquid
Crystal Nails has released its Mosaic Crystal Liquid, a decoration gel with cracking effect. Shades introduced for spring include Pink, Baby Pink, Peach and White. The product can be used on vivid colours or any sparkling material. For achieving smaller cracks, the liquid can be applied it in a thin…
Peacći unveils income opportunity for techs amid coronavirus outbreak
The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…
Tech Talk: From nail salon to home studio with Holly Phillips
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Holly Phillips, to learn more about her industry journey… Holly Phillips works as a self-employed nail tech from a studio in her home in Cambridgeshire. “After qualifying as a beauty therapist 12 years ago, I got a job as a full-time nail tech,” she explains.…
Embrace eco-nail art with 5 products from Essence Glitter
Essence Glitter has released five shades of bio glitter to add a touch of sparkle to nail art designs. Fully biodegradable, the glitters are suitable for nail and cosmetics use and are ideal atop a Bio Sculpture Gel manicure. They can also be encapsulated within L&P acrylic to aid nail styles.…
Sculpt & add strength with Lecenté Create Builder Gel
Lecenté has extended its product range with the release of the Create Builder Gel. The formula works with the Create Gel system and can be used as an overlay on natural nails or to create enhancements used tips or forms. Key features of the Create Builder Gel include: Soak off…
#ManiMonday: Coming up roses for nail tech Elizabeth Jones
Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching floral nail design and the talented tech behind it… Elizabeth Jones, from Rugby, Warwickshire, has been a qualified nail technician for over three years. “I have always been a bit of an art geek. Before nails, I studied Theatre Production Design, so you…
Scratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…
Coronavirus: how to soothe dry & sore hands from frequent hand washing
Rigorous hand washing and sanitising during this coronavirus pandemic can leave your hands feeling dry and sore. Author and skin healing expert, Hanna Sillitoe, offers Scratch readers some hand-saving tips that mean no one has to suffer or compromise on hygiene. Regularly and thoroughly washing your hands is one of…
Tales from 3D French nail workshops with Anna Kuznetsova
A group of nail techs took part in Anna Kuznetsova’s 3D French nail workshop held in London. Here, attendee, Elwira Walczak, an international master educator for Mollon Pro, reveals all about the experience… The nail journey never ends and it is important to learn from the best. At the end…
Coronavirus: A statement from Team Scratch
We are all well aware of the changing landscape around us & the unsettling times in which we are living as a collective & community. The team at Scratch magazine is focused on positive thoughts & actions and as such, is keeping an eye on all industry action & initiatives to bring…
4 ways to stay in business
Now is the time to keep calm and remain professional, says Marian Newman. Here, the nail industry icon shares ways to stay in business during the current uncertainty… “It may feel like Armageddon is descending fast, but it will pass. The UK is a first world country and a relatively…
Tech Talk: Chloe Crook’s love of glittery nails
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Chloe Crook, to learn more about her industry journey… Chloe Crook from Ashford, Kent entered the nail industry in 2018. “The reason why was because I suffer with bad anxiety and doing nails for me is so soothing and relaxing,” she explains. “What’s more,…
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