Posts by Chloe Randall
Get creative with Salon System’s Gellux nail art challenge
Salon System has unveiled its launch of the Gellux Nail Art Challenge with nail expert and session manicurist, Karen Louise. In the run up to reopening, the nail art challenge is launching on Instagram @salonsystem on Monday 29th March 2021 to help nail techs prepare for life back in the salon. The challenge will include…
Read MoreNAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 21 March
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Chrissy Teigen’s half moon manicure American model, Chrissy Teigen shared her latest manicure on Instagram which shows her to jump on the trend of the reverse french/half moon…
Read MoreUK consumers embrace the trend for ‘Skinimalism’
According to research by The NPD Group, prestige skincare sales in the UK declined by 23% in the year of 2020 as consumers began to adopt the trend for Skinimalism. The total prestige skincare market was valued at £295 million in 2020, a year when stores were periodically closed due to various lockdowns, leading to…
Read MoreLockdown: the advent of online nail competitions
Nail competitions have been growing steadily in popularity for some years now with the likes of Nailympia London attracting many nail pros from around the globe to its arena every autumn. The onset of national lockdowns across the globe and heavy restrictions on travel have meant that 2020 did not see any live competitions, but instead saw the emergence of the…
Read MoreLART Nails adds 7 dipping powder shades for spring
LART Nails has unveiled its Pro Elements collection, an addition to the Mineral Dipping Powder range. LART Pro is an advanced Mineral Dipping System™ for use by nails professionals. It is a standard nail dipping system application with additional nail styling options. The system has over 209 colour powders available, with more being added every…
Read MoreReopening: How to reassure your clients
It is vital to let your clients know what to expect on their return to your nail space, and reassure them of the measures you have taken to protect them. We speak to some nail professionals who share some tips on communicating with your clients when reopening… Liza Smith, salon owner and CND educator on client…
Read MoreLockdown: how to up-skill as a nail tech
For many nail technicians and salon owners, lockdown has given them the gift of time. Time to either learn new nail techniques, how to improve their business, or simply, going back to basics. Here are some techs who share how they have up-skilled their nail techniques during this time… “For me it’s been training. It’s…
Read MoreMake nails rock with 8 Gellux gel polish shades for SS21
Step into the season in style and with sass – as Salon System has unveiled eight powerful gel polish shades. The Ready To Rock collection features a combination of brights and pastels to suit all preferences and create nails with attitude. “Ready to Rock is the perfect collection for a bright, cheery and colourful spring/summer,”…
Read MoreAdd texture to nails with Naio Nails’ Jelly Gel Polish
Naio Nails has launched its Jelly Gel Polish range, comprising 16 colours. Jelly nails are a way to play with sheer colour and add a little texture. Paired with a shiny topcoat, jelly nails have a coloured glass-like finish. The 16 colours available from Naio are all transparent and are all named after exotic wild fruit,…
Read MoreBeauty bookings see 432% spike after salon reopening date announced
According to Stylist, Beauty bookings service Treatwell has reported a 432% spike in bookings within 24 hours after it was announced salons could potentially reopen on 12 April. After a tough 12 months for the industry, the announcement of the earliest date the sector can reopen in line with the Covid-19 roadmap led to a…
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