Posts by Callie Iley
Nail Tech Talk: Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed
Scratch chats to Nadine Slater of The Little Nail Shed about what she wants to achieve within the nail industry longterm, and taking things at her own pace… “My signature nail style is a French or animal prints,” Nadine reveals. “My favourite products to use for nail art are Jade UK Art Gels. “My favourite…
Read MoreReport urges govt to ‘speed up’ licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has welcomed a report this week from the Commons Health & Social Care Committee, which urges the government to speed up the introduction of the licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It is hoped that a stringent licensing initiative for treatments such as fillers, Botox, chemical peels, microdermabrasion,…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Boo Does Nails, Birmingham
During lockdown, Beckie Jones reflected on her career, deciding to take a risk when restrictions eased, opening up her own salon. “It was a risk I needed to take, as I felt a deep need to finally carve out a space where I could be free to do what I wanted to do, how I…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Carrie Bohan of Nails by Carrie
Carrie Bohan of Nails by Carrie sits down with Scratch to talk about her love for natural nail transformations and the importance of posting regularly on Instagram… “I love natural nail transformations and restoring peoples confidence in their nails,” Carrie reveals. “I am a builder gel only tech, so my favourite thing is going back…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Eden Nails & Beauty, Derby
Beginning her nail journey in 2013, Laura Lima has a variety of experience in the beauty industry. “I have always dreamed of having my own salon one day, and in 2020, I decided to experience the self-employed side of things and was never happier!” “I started to slowly climb my way up to where…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Sophie Day of Glam Nails
Scratch chats to Sophie Day of Glam Nails about changing trends and pushing outside of your comfort zone… “I began training as a nail tech August 2019,” Sophie shares. “I am trained to work with natural nails, of which I find seems to be popular at the moment. “I was introduced to the idea of…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Annissas Beauty, Blackpool
After leaving college early due to her mental health, Annissa Colton enrolled onto a nail and beauty course, qualifying by January 2019. “I absolutely loved doing nails from the very start, I feel like it is such a therapeutic and creative industry to work in. Following my struggles with mental health, it’s exactly the type…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy
Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy chats to Scratch about her next career steps and keeping up with nail trends… “I did my training with the company I work for now, Lux Beauty Training Academy,” Tasmin reveals. “My training was what set me off on the right track. Charlotte and Chantelle were so lovely and…
Read MoreSpeed up your services with Gelish Soft Gel Tips
Gelish has partnered with Aprés to create the ‘next generation’ of full coverage soft gel tips. These break-resistant soft gel tips extend the strength to the centre of the tip, creating a more durable design from arch to free edge. Intended to feel like natural nails using Aprés jelly-like material, the tips come pre-shaped for…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Wow Nails, Isle of Man
Previously working in other salons since 2015, Wendy Jayne Buttery took the plunge to open her own home salon in July 2021. “I always wanted my own little space to do up, matching it to my nail art style. “My home salon is perfect for me and my clients. I wanted them to walk in…
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