Posts by Chloe Randall
Salon in the Spotlight: Blackheart Beauty, North Shields
After working in the beauty industry since 2004 and training with Kirsty Meakin, Emily Ferguson and other prestigious nail techs, Tara Stephenson opened her dream salon in 2020 but sadly it was closed due to the pandemic. Now, she has transformed her spare room into her own nail sanctuary with her own quirks… When the…
Read MoreTake nail clients on a safari adventure with Halo’s 6 fun shades
Halo Gel Polish takes a trip to the Serengeti sunset with its six-piece collection, Safari Adventure. The collection features bright and bold hues inspired by the earth tones of a safari adventure. Offering easy application and high pigmentation, complete with a shiny finish, the collection features hues ranging from beautiful browns, to nature greens and…
Read MoreCND™ serves up runway nail looks at 16Arlington’s SS24 London Fashion Week show
Session nail tech, Sylvie Macmillan, headed to London Fashion Week to create intricate and dramatic nails for the 16Arlington SS24 show, using CND™ products. The fashion brand, 16Arlington, is known for its dramatic fashion style and with a set brief, Sylvie created nail looks to match. “Feathers are synonymous with 16Arlington, and this season, nails…
Read MoreGet autumn-ready with Artistic Nail Design’s 6-piece collection
Are your clients starting to request autumn hues? Prepare for the autumnal season with Artistic’s Away We Go collection. Inspired by the thrill of travel and adventure, from darker, deep hues to lighter, colourful shades, Artistic’s Away We Go collection comprises six shades ready for the season of crisper temperatures and falling leaves. The Away…
Read MoreCreate nails that flash & sparkle with Gelish’s Flash Glam
Elevate your mani/pedi game and achieve Instagram-worthy nailfies this season with Gelish’s Flash Glam. Compact sparkle in each of the six Flash Glam shades which serve up a stunning nail overlay – and the ante is upped when a camera flash ignites the glamour. “These glitters are out of this world,” states Danny Haile, CEO…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out: Voter’s Choice is open!
It’s time to cast your vote and pick your favourite entry for this year’s Voter’s Choice accolade and a special prize. Votes are now open for this year’s’ Voter’s Choice award for The Great Scratch Shoot Out. Our annual, worldwide photographic competition closed for entry on 31 August 2023 and it is now time to choose our winner for the…
Read MoreHow nail & beauty pros can use Pinterest to boost their business
According to social media management site, Combin, 76% of Pinterest users are women, with females aged 25 to 34 dominating the platform. The Scratch Nail Industry Survey 2022 revealed that this age range makes up the majority of nail clients, so embrace your target audience by understanding the social media platform and using it to…
Read MoreHair & beauty training provider, Kleek Apprenticeships, expands to Colchester
Hair and beauty industry’s training provider, Kleek Apprenticeships, has expanded by acquiring the Colchester-based Easi Hairdressing Academy. Kleek Apprenticeships currently have academy bases in the north east of England and the home counties and by expanding to Colchester, Kleek is making its mark in the south east. The training provider says it is a move…
Read MoreLooking to get educated about salon education? Learn about Nabuno
Nail sector veteran, Sue Davies, has teamed up with online & marketing specialist, Diane Hughes, to create Nabuno, a salon industry education portal dedicated to connect learners with approved quality education opportunities. The portal was founded to inspire and promote good education practices within the salon industry and create a one stop shop for high-quality…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out: Your top 3 questions answered
With entries currently open for The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2023, here are the answers to some of your burning questions… 1. Can I enter more than one image? Yes! There’s no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted per person as images are judged anonymously. Entry costs £25 per image. 2.…
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