Posts by Emma Hobday
Meet the family-run nail brand with care & colour at its heart
Abby Jay Barton has a love for the beauty industry in her blood. Her mother owned a nail and beauty salon when Abby was a child, and so from a young age the future owner of Cally Cosmetics was immersed in the sector that she would eventually dive into. Her career kicked off at the…
Read MoreHere’s how 3 techs have tackled tricky nail & beauty clients
Scratch speaks to three devoted nail techs, Samantha Courage, Carly Wright, and Annmarie Jones, about their challenging experiences with clients, and their top tips for how to avoid these situations in the future… Samantha’s story Samantha Courage of Samantha Courage Beauty had a new client who booked in for a gel manicure. Samantha is a…
Read More6 nail trends that never go out of style
Every year – and, let’s face it, every month – we’ll see a new nail design trending (hello pick n mix nail art, year of 2021) but some nail designs are always ‘in’, regardless of the month, season, or year. Here’s our pick of nail styles that you can count on, year in, year out……
Read MoreAutumn’s here! Check out 5 timeless nail shades from NailKind
The end of summer is on the horizon and we’re here for leaves falling off the trees, snuggly evenings on the sofa and wrapping up warm in cosy scarves. NailKind is to launch five timeless shades for the autumn season to see you through the cold winter months. The vegan-friendly, quick-drying shades are: Cashmere Kiss…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Meet Lucy Jefferis, the nail tech with a talent for hand drawn decals
Lucy Jefferis launched nail decal company Miss Lucy UK in early 2020, determined to excel in the industry she loved despite mental health battles making client appointments challenging. “I was unable to continue working within the beauty industry as I suffered with OCD, which spiralled out of control,” Lucy reveals. “I found myself unable to…
Read MoreIn need of support? Check out the Facebook group to empower beauty pros
Beauty therapist Zaara King is a woman on a mission; a mission to help fellow pros avoid burnout and create a better balance between their work and personal lives. Zaara ‘learnt the hard way’ when it came to balancing her business with family time and continued development. Keen to share her experience and advice with…
Read MoreBEHIND THE BRAND: Meet Dani Bailey, the nail tech dipping her toes in beauty product innovation
Dani Bailey has been a nail technician since 2019 and has always been a nail enthusiast, doing her own nails from when she was just 13 years old, after being taught by her mum. Dani created her product range, Alma By Dani, in the second lockdown when she was itching for a new project. She…
Read More‘Not another beauty salon’ – Discover what makes award-winning Honestly Ombré stand out
Swindon based nail and beauty salon Honestly Ombré scooped the Scratch Stars Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year Award at the Scratch Stars Party 20/21, due to their passion of vegan, ethical, and cruelty free nails and beauty. Jess Wallbridge, founder of Honestly Ombré, tells us: “Honestly Ombré has always been a little different,…
Read MoreRevealed: The European cities that are best for beauty lovers
Are you a self-proclaimed beauty obsessive? Want to know which European city is best to head to for beauty facilities? Longevita has created a ranking of European cities based on the average rating for beauty services, and the number of services per person. In first place with an impressive score of 9.65/10 is Düsseldorf, Germany.…
Read MoreMy life as a nail tech with eczema condition, pompholyx
Scratch chats to Keeley Hopkins of Spotlight Aesthetics & Beauty By Keeley, about her debilitating pompholyx and her tips and advice for other sufferers… Pompholyx (or dyshidrotic eczema) is defined by the NHS as a type of eczema that begins with intense itching of the hands and fingers, causing tiny blisters to develop which can…
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