Posts by Callie Iley
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap August 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Leigh Burbidge. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for August & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festival Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from Willow Academy. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer, Callie Iley, and Willow Academy…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH
Rebecca Mackie of RMNAILTECH chats with Scratch about why she loves tekking and her hopes for her future in the industry… “I always tailor my nail art to my clients requests, I so have a wide ranging style,” Rebecca shares. “However, my signature nail style is definitely hand painted mix and match or abstract. I…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Since its opening in 2004, salon owner Chantal Chambers has grown and developed Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon to a team of seven, with four nail techs, including Chantal, Cassie, Elise and Eve; two beauty therapists, Jen and Lucy; and nurse practitioner, Natalie. “All of the team get on so well,” Chantal smiles. “We’re like…
Read MoreMy Other Life: Nikki Boulton of Nails by Nikki Boulton
Scratch chats to Nikki Boulton, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Session manicurist, Nikki Boulton, started a second business; creating beautifully shaped wax crayons for children, while the nail industry was under lockdown restrictions. Initially keeping her venture under wraps, ColourMe Lincoln rapidly grew in popularity, gaining…
Read MoreLooking for multi-use hand & foot care products? NAF! PRO has you covered
Nail and cuticle oil experts, NAF! PRO, has launched SKNSYSTM – a range of multi-use products for both salon and at-home use. Each product can be used for body care, as well as in manis and pedis, to soothe and hydrate skin. Formulated to work as individual products or together for an experience tailored to…
Read MoreHow the Lisa & Lou initiative has helped my nail business make more money
Scratch chats to Louella Belle brand ambassador, Rachel Herar, about how online sales platform Lisa & Lou has helped boost her business. The initiative, named after Louella Belle founder, Lisa Crook, allows pros to retail products through the platform, giving them the opportunity to generate extra revenue through sales with commission earned on every product.…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Beauty By Mollie Mae, Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Initially working from the conservatory at her mums house and enjoying the convenience of working from home, Mollie Mae Hiles had to rethink her set up after only four months in business. “My mum was diagnosed with Dementia and sadly had to move to a care home. This meant I had to find somewhere else…
Read MoreHere’s everything you need to know about Jessica’s BioPure nail shades
Jessica Cosmetics has unveiled BioPure, a plant-based nail polish collection created using an eco-conscious manufacturing process and renewable resources. This Earth-friendly collection of 24 shades, a base and top coat and polish remov and makes use of natural vegetal biomass ingredients. BioPure Nail Colour The vegan shades have a high gloss finish, are quick drying…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails
Olga Armengol Palomino of Holy Nails chats with Scratch about her introduction to the nail industry and pushing out of your comfort zone as a tech… “Marble nails are on the top of my list when it comes to nail art,” Olga shares. “I find it super fun to mix a few colours and let…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Chantelle Louise Nails-Beauty-Holistics-Training, Blackburn
Chantelle Baldwin decided to take the leap and set up her own salon space, affectionately named The Beauty Room, in an established beauty salon. “The Beauty Room is located in a salon in Blackburn called Libra. It was one of the first salons in Blackburn and is still open and thriving from all those decades…
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