Robbie Tomkins reveals what’s in his kit bag
Here, I’m giving you a little peek inside my kit bag – I’m going to reveal the products I love, the ones I simply couldn’t live without and my Fashion Week essentials. I’ve never worked in a salon, so I’ve only ever worked with a session kit. The obvious main…
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Robbie Tomkins on how to build a website & portfolio
If you are new to session work or are thinking about a career as a session stylist, then I would say both an eye-catching portfolio and website are essential. It’s all very well having a great website, but you are going to need lots of good quality images of your…
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7 lessons I learnt at London Fashion Week
Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black, wear something comfy and flexible. That goes for shoes, too. You will also spend most of your time kneeling or…
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Celebrity manicurist, Elle, reveals the reasons behind her love for the industry
As a manicure maven to the stars, Elle continues to attract attention on the red carpet with her nail creations. Scratch caught up with Elle to get an insight into the world of the tech trusted to hold the hands of the A-List… Introduced to the beauty industry at a young age,…
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MANI MONDAY: Floral fancies
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nail art doesn’t only call for dramatic enhancements that are embellished to the nines, but equally suits the short natural nail for a gentle and subtle take on the nail art trend. This nail design by LA-based…
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Session tech heads to star-studded Cannes Film Festival
We caught up with Scratch Stars Finalist and session stylist, Julie Lee, about a recent nail adventure that took her to star-studded Cannes… “I was recently offered this chance to work at the Cannes Film Festival for prestigious jewellers, Chopard,” reveals Julie. “After taking part in the Nail Mastered innitative,…
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Knowing Karen Louise
Meet Karen Louise, a super-cool session stylist and Salon System and Gellux techspert who juggles photo shoots with exciting nail gigs and celebrity clients. Known for het chic geometric and negative space designs, tailoring looks to celebrity clients and getting creative on set, Scratch catches up with Karen Louise… What has you…
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MANI MONDAY: Palm trees in Palm Springs
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s hot hot hot this bank holiday Monday as England is expected to reach hotter temperatures than some of our favourite holiday destinations. We love this all-American nail look inspired by the exotic Californian city of Palm…
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Moments with Mel Shengaris
Meet Mel Shengaris, a session and celebrity manicurist who was born in North London but is now living in Los Angeles and is carving her name in the American nail scene. Scratch caught up with the cool and talented tech as she tends to some of the most in-demand celebrities…
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Bejewelled nude nails created by Michelle Class walk LFW Mulberry show
Session stylist, Michelle Class, created a bejewelled nude nail manicure for Mulberry’s London Fashion Week showcase. Dubbed ‘Sweet Gems’, the nail look saw Swarovski crystal embellishments added to clean, groomed short nails. Michelle created the look with Morgan Taylor Stick With It base coat, followed by one coat of Sweet…
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Nickie Rhodes-Hill joins David Artists Creative Agency
Session manicurist, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has been signed to London-based David Artists Creative Agency. The 2017 Scratch Stars finalist’s nail work has appeared in a variety of advertising campaigns and editorials, including work in Vogue, Paper, Elle Russia and Stylist. Nickie’s portfolio also sees a variety of fashion week work, and a roster of…
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