Salon System to host a series of Christmas nail & lash workshops

By Helena Biggs | 3 October 2019

Get inspired and try out some new products and skills at one of Salon System‘s Christmas Creative Workshops, running October to December. Each four-hour workshop will present attendees with demos and hands-on practice to elevate skills in time for the festive season and help grow turnover. Ideal for for beginners…

Nailympia London 2019: THE RESULTS

By Alex Fox | 2 October 2019

A whopping 878 competition seats were taken in the 15th Nailympia London competition, held at Olympia Beauty, London 28-30 September 2019. In the biggest Nailympia to date, techs took to the floor to show off their skills in categories including Runway Nails, The Joy of Nails with Bling! Salon Nails,…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, reveals delicate floral designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This nail design has been popular because people are still holding onto summer nails! In the next month I think it will…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth

By Sophie Nutt | 29 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elizabeth Jones, of Nail Art by Elizabeth, wears a nail look inspired by the recent release of IT: Chapter 2 and the upcoming Halloween holiday. “My inspiration came from the recent release of IT: Chapter 2, I absolutely love these movies and I really…

Tales from a tech visit to Swarovski HQ

By Katie Barnes | 27 September 2019

Earlier this year, 15 educators, including myself, were honoured to be selected as the first UK and Ireland education team for Swarovski Crystal Beauty Academy. This education team is the first pilot for the global team, led by Marian Newman. We recently had the exciting and exclusive opportunity of being…

Celebrity tech to host two nail art workshops in November

By Scratch Staff | 26 September 2019

Salon owner and celebrity nail artist, Amy Ganney, is hosting two nail art workshops this November for those proficient in gel and acrylic use. In collaboration with The Edge Nails & Beauty, with which Amy has a nail art range, the talented tech will host a Gel Nail Art Techniques…

GERmanikure team aids natural nail care for models at NYFW

By Helena Biggs | 25 September 2019

Within the frenzy of global Fashion Weeks, models often see multiple nail looks across a short space of time; with tips pressed and product removed and re-applied per show. It was important for the GERmanikure team to recognise the need for manicures to ensure that such models maintained good nail…

MANI MONDAY: Lola Bunny

By Sophie Nutt | 23 September 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Who doesn’t love Lola Bunny? This nail design by @miunailsart at ISLA Berlin is sassy yet super sweet, seeing baby blue hues combine with hand painted art of the fabulous Looney Tunes character, alternative French tips, the…

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kelly Wells, Beauticle Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 22 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, wears a mauve foil and glitter design to embrace autumn. “This latest set was inspired by the amazing tech, Laura Easy. I admire every set of nails she creates. With the summer holidays over I…

Michelle Humphrey scoops Glamour Beauty Power List 2019 award

By Sophie Nutt | 20 September 2019

Session tech, Michelle Humphrey, has scooped the Glamour Beauty Power List 2019 award for Best Nail Artist/Influencer. The Glamour Beauty Power List 2019 saw nominees across 100 categories chosen by the Glamour beauty team alongside a panel of beauty experts and influencers including Diipa Khosla, Gary Thompson and more. The…

Marian Newman & Kure Bazaar collaborate for Roland Mouret at LFW

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2019

Session nailist and Fashion Week regular, Marian Newman, lent her design expertise to the Roland Mouret showcase at London Fashion Week. She create three statement nail designs using Kure Bazaar nail lacquers that complemented the jewellery collection by designer, Maria Aaron. The three looks were: A striped multicolour effect inspired…

Souz & Co showcase abstract nail looks for Pierre Garroudi at LFW

By Helena Biggs | 17 September 2019

Milton Keynes based nail tech, Suzanne Clayton, led a team of five to create an assortment of nail looks for the Pierre Garroudi show at London Fashion Week. The salon owner and session nailist was briefed by the designer to create nails in shades of white and pastel with splashes…

Supercharge facials with FOREO LUNA 2 Professional Set

By Kat Hill | 17 September 2019

Supercharge and amp up your facial treatments with the LUNA 2 Professional Set from FOREO. Featuring two twin cleansing devices designed to be used simultaneously, the set was created for professional facial services to offer a deep yet gentle cleanse and anti-ageing massage. Presented in a sleek charging station to always keep the…

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 17 September 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals geometric nail designs have been popular with her clients recently. “Geometric has to be my favourite acrylic design! My clients love it as it can be created in so many ways,…

Why it’s important to respect ‘the basics’ in your nail training

By Katie Barnes | 16 September 2019

As a successful and professional nail technician, ongoing training is essential for a long and prosperous career – and each skill must be mastered in stages for success. Prerequisites are certain areas that must be satisfactorily completed before you enrol on another, usually more advanced class, or before you are…