#NOWTRENDING Rainbow Opals by Charlotte Wales
Charlotte Wales of Charlotte’s Salon Ampthill chats to Scratch about her passion for nail art, future goals and how she created this rainbow opal nail design… “I have been in the industry for seven years. I got into the industry through college, and instantly knew that nails were my thing.…
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#NOWTRENDING Pink summer tie-dye nails by Beth Jakabfy
Beth Jakabfy, of Blossom Tree Beauty, talks to Scratch about how she created this striking & summery pink tie-dye design. “I started my own business working from home after training with The Gel Bottle. I practised nail styling every spare minute and my client base grew very quickly. Before I…
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Show off nail shades with the handy TGB SwatchPro
Showcase your collection of nail shades with ease with the handy TGB SwatchPro™ from The Gel Bottle Inc; a case that allows clients to choose their next nail shade with ease. Designed for ease of use for pros and customers, the slim white case holds up to 120 swatches, is…
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The Gel Bottle Inc unveils 12 summer nail shades inspired by global destinations
While travel is limited due to Covid-19, transport clients to faraway destinations with the summer 2020 gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc. The TGB Destination Dreaming collection is inspired by the travels of TGB founder, Daisy Kalnina, and brings dreams of holidays to fingertips with 12 bold shades.…
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#NOWTRENDING Pink ink & gold flecks by Charlotte Fletcher
Charlotte Fletcher, of Head 2 Toe Hair & Beauty, chats to Scratch about her journey into the nail industry as well as how to create this super chic pink ink & gold fleck nail look… “I initially trained with Izabelle Hammon in 2017, however it wasn’t until 2019 that I really grew…
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Victoria Adams on her love for neutral nails & being a glitter make-up artist
Scratch chats to Victoria Adams, owner of Lemonade Beauty, about her love for the nail industry, being a glitter make-up artist and relocating her salon just before the UK lockdown… “I trained in nails in 2018 at a salon school in Kent,” explains Victoria. “I then went on to further my…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: May Scratch Snap competition
The winner of the May Scratch Snap nail art competition has been revealed and it is Jen Seales that has scooped the top spot! Scratch Snap is a monthly nail art challenge where a theme is set and techs have a limited amount of time to create a salon-style nail design…
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The Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit
The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell nail art design, and a version coined by Amy – the ‘Blonde Tortie’. “Sometime in 2017, even before I was…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lois Broderick, Lois Rose Beauty
We want to see the nail designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Lois Broderick, of Lois Rose Beauty, reveals sunflower-inspired nail looks are popular with her clients at the moment. “Sunflowers symbolise adoration and longevity, they are known for being happy flowers and I believe this…
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Meet nude nail needs with 12 shades from The Gel Bottle Inc
The Gel Bottle Inc has introduced Nu Nudes, a curated collection of 12 gel polish shades offering diverse nude nail tones. “I set up The Gel Bottle Inc with inclusivity and equality at the heart of everything we do,” enthuses brand founder, Daisy Kalnina. “That’s why our Nu Nudes collection…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, wears Mulan-inspired nails in anticipation of the upcoming movie. “I created my Mulan nails first by infilling my nails with The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Teddy. I always like to paint my character nails first…
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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…
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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.…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails & Beauty By Jamie, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire
A recent house presented Jamie Didlock the chance to create a private nail studio. “I’ve always wanted my own home salon, but wasn’t able to as we didn’t have the space,” Jamie smiles. “When we moved to our new house, we turned the double garage into a studio. “I’ve been…
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Tech Talk: Hazel Martin’s journey from hairdresser to nail tech
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Hazel Martin, to learn more about her industry journey… Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel from Crawley, West Sussex has been in the nail industry for two years. She trained as a hairdresser before passing a manicure course that was a compulsory part of…
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