Susan Gerrard on a year of Mii Manicure + Pedicure
As Manicure + Pedicure by Mii celebrates its first birthday this August, the natural nailcare line’s founder, Susan Gerrard, reflects on its success… Describing manicures and pedicures as ‘firmly rooted in her DNA’, Susan Gerrard has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the UK nail industry.…
Read MoreSeeking baby soft feet? Say hello to The GelBottle Inc’s E-Foot File
The GelBottle Inc has introduced the TGB E-Foot File to help get your clients’ feet silky smooth and summer-ready. Designed by nail techs for nail techs, the E-Foot File features adjustable speed controls (up to 500RPM) and a quiet motor. It serves to eliminate repetitive and rigorous hand-filing from pedicure…
Read MoreCND™ unveils 7-piece Pro Skincare range for hand & foot treatments
CND™ has unveiled Pro Skincare, a professional range of skincare-inspired spa products to elevate hand and foot treatments. The vegan, eco-friendly range will launch in the UK on 31 May 2022 and has been co-developed with skincare experts and nail professionals. All seven products are housed in 100% recycled packaging.…
Read MoreStruggle with back pain? Techs share their pain-free pedi setups
Scratch talks to two techs, who reveal how they created the perfect pedi setups to accommodate to their back pain. Becks Dunn of Beautiful Destiny Nails and Tanning Northamptonshire based Becks Dunn has suffered with a bad back for 15 years, after an injury which ended her former dancing dreams…
Read MoreMake nail clients feel like VIPs with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Members Only colour collection
The Gel Bottle Inc has launched Members Only, a sophisticated 10-piece gel polish nail colour collection that’s perfect for party season. The shades mark the launch of the TGB Members Only club, created to reward customers with exclusive access to free gifts, behind-the-scenes content and more. The 10 shimmering shades…
Read More5 ideas nail expert Sabrina Malik implemented to change up her nail studio offering post 12 April opening
Scratch magazine talks to Sabrina Malik, nail professional & beauty therapist, SAB Studio – Specialist in All Things Beauty, Birkdale about how she’s navigated her work life in the salon since the lockdown was lifted on 12 April 20021. The challenge: “I have had to change the way we work…
Read MoreCreative Academy London launches ITEC courses with CND™ & Light Elegance pro nail brands
Internationally recognised in 39 countries, ITEC provides leading international beauty qualifications to students in the industry and now ITEC qualifications, interwoven with CND™ and Light Elegance’s world-class education courses, are available from Creative Academy London. Students can now have the best of both worlds with the option to attend award-winning…
Read More5 ways to style up your nail salon with interior designer, Haz Dean for a modern & chic beauty space
Today, this blog will focus on furnishing the nails arena. Whether it’s a small nail bar, or a luxurious spa, if nail services are part of your business offerings then you definitely understand the effort needed to make sure the space is practical and safe. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY…
Read More@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex
Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and foot services, the recently renovated private studio provides the ideal workspace for Faye. “I have had an incredible pedicure station…
Read MoreWhat a Releaf! Famous Names unveils care products for hands & feet
Famous Names, the brand behind the IBX treatment and Dadi’Oil, has unveiled Releaf – a comprehensive care range for hands and feet. Described as ‘intentional, effective, efficient and luxurious’, the Famous Releaf range includes: CBD Elixir Soak-A-Lyptus AU Drench Cuti-cal Dadi’Scrub Gold Dadi’Lotion Gold Finish Loosin’ It Foot File A…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Bangs London
Keen to make its mark on Walthamstow, London, the team at Bangs London has implemented a number of sustainable practises. Offering hair and beauty appointments, the salon opened in September 2019. “We searched for he perfect space for almost half a year,” co-founders Danielle, Hannah & Shimol, explains. “We knew we wanted…
Read MorePedicure nail services: How to treat clients with arthritis
Arthritis can cause joints to become inflamed, painful and in later stages, deformed. As some arthritics suffer from arthritis in their feet, a pedicure is often well-needed. Nail professionals share tips on how to treat clients with arthritis… “Arthritis can be quite tender, and having a pedicure can release some…
Read MoreFootcare expert launches Sole Potential charity to support young people
Margaret Dabbs, CEO & founder of Margaret Dabbs London™, has launched Sole Potential, a UK charity that serves to provide underprivileged young people with new sports footwear. The charity hopes to give such young people the opportunity to participate in sport regardless of their start in life, supporting the development…
Read MoreCaring for feet: salon pedicure & homecare ideas
Let’s talk about the importance of footcare with expert advice from Katharin von Gavel, founder & CEO of Footlogix. A featured platform speaker and recognised educator in footcare, Katharin von Gavel holds degrees in podology, chiropody and pedorthics. She has taught advanced footcare for over 20 years across North America,…
Read MoreAvailable now: Peacći S.K.I.N home hand & foot care products
Serving as the perfect accompaniment to the Peacći nail range, Peacći S.K.I.N is a professional grade capsule collection of hand and foot care products that can be retailed to clients to use at home. The Peacći S.K.I.N range comprises five products for a full care routine; ManiPedi Scrub, ManiPedi Mask,…
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