Robbie Tomkins on maintaining a work/life balance in the session world
As I’ve mentioned before, working as a session tech is unlike any job I’ve had before. Working in an office, salon or even as a mobile tech usually involves some sort of parameter as far as time is concerned, such as working hours and days of the week. I found…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kayley Cairns, Naily Kayley
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kayley Cairns, of Naily Kayley, reveals darker shades paired with Swarovski crystals are popular with her clients recently. “Darker colours have been becoming more popular with the changing seasons but mixing them up in style with French, nudes and…
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MANI MONDAY: Mahogany dreams
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Autumn is well and truly underway so we’re slowly starting to say our emotional goodbyes to summer manicures. However, we don’t seem to feel so sad to part with summer nail shades and designs when we see…
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CELEB NAIL PICKS: 12 October
We’ve been scrolling through social media for the latest celeb nail looks! The team at Imarni Nails tended to the nails of Paloma Faith, creating an intricate tortoise shell design finished with brushed black dots. Talented tech, Mei Kawajiri, created a classic red nail look on Penelope Cruz for her…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty
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…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2019: The results
Nina Lewis has scooped first place in Scratch’s annual photographic competition. After a recording breaking amount of entries of 127 this year, the top three and winner of the new Voter’s Choice award were revealed live at Olympia Beauty. 1st – Nina Lewis 2nd – Agnes Dullo 3rd – Ilona Vasiliauskiene…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth
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…
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Consumers say the beauty industry needs to be more transparent
A recent survey conducted by Showerstoyou.co.uk sought to test the knowledge of British consumers on common ingredients in beauty products. Out of 2,014 individuals, 59% couldn’t identify the purpose of certain ingredients within beauty products. What’s more, only 37% could state the potential risks that such ingredients carry. This means…
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The Great Scratch Shoot Out: Join us for the results!
Join us for the results of Scratch’s annual photographic competition. The winners of this year’s competition will be revealed at Olympia Beauty, London, on Monday 30 September at 3.10pm on the Olympia Stage. All the entries will be available to see on the Scratch magazine stand across the two days…
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MANI MONDAY: Lola Bunny
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…
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