Posts by Callie Iley
Eco-savvy nail spa, The Nail Yard, expands into East Lothian
The Nail Yard has expanded its franchise with its eco-friendly nail bar on the Archerfield Estate, East Lothian, following the success of its Morningside location. Since the launch of its first salon in April 2015, The Nail Yard Edinburgh has sought to provide luxury services to eco-conscious clients, sourcing products with natural and sustainable ingredients.…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas
Lover of detailed, hand-painted nail designs, Wolverhampton-based Yasmin Hodge of Gels by Yas takes a stand against the stigma she’s faced as a disabled nail tech, opening up about her experiences in the industry. Regularly painting her own nails with polish or getting her nails done professionally, Yas decided to train in nails in 2021…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nails by Kerry, Dublin
With an eye-catching pink and gold salon hand built by her late father, passionate tech Kerry Delaney has had a lifelong love for nails, qualifying at only 15 years old. Kerry’s nail journey began with her Christmas list at five years old, requesting nail products as gifts. She celebrated her ninth birthday with a nail…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Rebecca Orme Nail Pro
After launching Get Press On Nails, a marketplace for nail artists to sell their own press-on nail designs for free, Rebecca Orme shares her goals of creating a bustling marketplace for press-on nails. Rebecca Orme discovered her passion for nail design as a child and enjoyed painting her own nails before she enrolled on her…
Read MoreOffer fast & durable nail extensions with Entity’s Studio One Soft Gel Tips
Offering nail extensions without the need for filing, resins or liquid and powder, the Entity Studio One Soft Gel Tips are light-cured, pre-shaped tips made from a soft, jelly-like material to support flexible, durable and comfortable wear. Designed to have reinforced strength at the arch, a break-resistant free edge, and an undetectable contact area, the…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Boheme Beauty, Broxbourne
A fan of low-key nail looks and dainty designs, Jennifer Oatham styled her salon to match; with a minimalist aesthetic, neutral shades and a fresh, tidy finish. “I keep all of my products in drawers to ensure the salon is clutter-free. My clients always comment on how chilled they feel when they visit, which makes…
Read MoreMetallic pigments market to reach $3.4B by 2033
The metallic pigments market is predicted to reach $3.4 billion by 2033, alongside rising demand in a range of industries. Driven by demand from industries such as cosmetics, printing, coatings, and building materials, a report by FactsMR has found that the metallics pigment market is predicted to hit $2.3 billion in 2023, with a substantial…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Emily O’Brien. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Miniature Manicures’ in the bid to win a prize from Gerrard International. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and head of education at…
Read MoreLiz McKeon relaunches best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme
Salon business expert, Liz McKeon, has announced the return of her best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme. Designed for those interested in becoming a professional industry mystery client shopper to start their own business and create a new revenue stream, or for team managers seeking to maintain high standards in their…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales
After leaving her job as a horse riding instructor due to a life-changing diagnosis of an invisible illness, Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales opens up about how becoming a nail technician helped her regain confidence and purpose. “I had acute onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, known as IIH, so I went completely blind within a two-week…
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