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Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 2
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 2 Having never been on a cruise before, setting sail today was a new experience for all of us in our group. We travelled from the hotel to the port in readiness…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 3
Hey Scratch readers! This week’s theme for the Dancing On Ice performances was musicals! There is no better theme for me as I love a good old musical. This week I had my assistant @thehouseofbeauty_brentwood with me. We really had to get our creative juices flowing in order to bring you incredible nail art to fit themes such as Cats, Dream…
Read MoreNail Those Profits at Sea Cruise: Day 1
Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… So, what is the Nail Those Profits at Sea Cruise you ask? Myself and Hazel Dixon asked the same when we heard about it a few years ago. In May last year, Akzentz educator…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 2
Hi Scratch readers! I’m back again for another jam-packed week of nail art behind the scenes at Dancing On Ice. This week I had the help of my assistant Hannah, of @bananasbeauty_, as we had lots of nail looks to create – from full sets to intricate nail art. Hannah is amazing so be to give her…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 1
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hey Scratch readers! I’m back for the third year in a row to bring you the latest nail looks from this year’s Dancing On Ice series. I can already tell this year is going to be a good one. The first week is…
Read MorePreparing your business for the New Year
With 2020 fast approaching, it’s time to get some 20/20 vision for the year ahead and ensure your salon business continues to go from strength to strength. Hilary Hall of the NHBF shares her advice… Cash flow and business plan updates Take some time out to revisit your cash flow forecast and business plan. This…
Read MoreSecurity advice for beauty businesses
Liz McKeon, beauty business expert at www.lizmckeon.com shares some tips on how to keep your business and finances safe… A secure setup ” I would suggest investing in a quality alarm system and place security cameras throughout your premises. Review this annually, always mindful of changes in the area. “Ensure your staff understand emergency processes…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – THE FINAL
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! I cannot believe I’m writing my final blog post about Dancing on Ice. This series has been absolutely incredible thanks to all of the amazing skaters, celebrities and the beauty team that I have had the…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 7
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, So, the penultimate week at Dancing On Ice was an exciting one – I was asked to do Jayne Torvill’s nails for this week and the final. We chose a deep purple glitter to match her…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 6
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! Week 6 on Dancing On Ice saw the celebrities going through the time tunnel turning into their chosen characters. James Jordan became Fred Flintstone, Wes Nelson was a pirate, Saara Alto became Mary Queen of Scots…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 5
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The lovely Jane Danson sadly left last week’s Dancing On Ice. She was great to work with and I’m glad she got to have a nice mani before she left. Skater, Brandee had a gorgeous make-up…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, Another week has flown by with plenty more nail designs featuring on the skaters and celebrities at Dancing On Ice. Here, I’m highlighting my favourite two designs from week four. First is gorgeous pro skater, Alex…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 3
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! The theme for Dancing On Ice – Week 3 was fairytales, and unicorns, mermaids and evil queens all featured. Actress and celebrity contestant, Jane Danson, wore a lovely ombré nail design with iridescent glitter. Here’s how…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 2
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! Week 2 saw the amazing Didi Conn hang up her skates – but she didn’t go without a fight. Her boxing themed routine was teamed with a pink and black costume and matching hair and make-up – so…
Read MoreDancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 1
Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! This year I’m back to share all the glitz and glam that’s created behind the scenes at Dancing On Ice. From full glitter manis to intricate nail art the celebrities and skaters have been showing…
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