Posts by Kat Hill
Thinking of recruiting an apprentice to your nail salon team?
Caroline Larissey, director of quality & standards at the NHBF, shares pointers to consider when taking on an apprentice in the salon… For many businesses, taking on an apprentice has understandably taken a back seat during the pandemic. However, taking on an apprentice may provide a much-needed boost for your business. Government figures demonstrated that…
Read More9 tips for successful salon retailing
Esteemed salon & spa business consultant, Susan Routledge, serves up advice on how & why you should make the most of retail opportunities… 1 Why is it so important for a nail business to offer retail products? Retailing is such an integral and important part of any nail business. It is impossible to give a full…
Read More2020 Shoot Out winner: Ivana Prokic
Scooping first place in The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2020 for the second time, Ivana Prokic’s winning entry combines a flawlessly executed shot with a stunning personal story in line with the competition’s theme: ‘You’. “It was very exciting to hear we had won – I had felt a lot of pressure,” Ivana laughs. “My…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out: Entry checklist
Here’s our quick entry checklist… ✔️Has your image has been enhanced in post-production? A little tweak here and there can lift an image. ✔️Have you checked the crop and resolution of your entry? To meet the competition’s criteria, it must be rectangular and in high resolution. ✔️Have you looked through the entry form in advance?…
Read More“Goodbye for now…”
Hello Scratch readers – Kat here! It’s with very mixed emotions that I write that today marks my last day at Scratch magazine. While I am excited for a new adventure, the decision to move on was not easy after nearly six happy years on the team. When I first joined Scratch way back in…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nail Techniques, Northampton
The multiple lockdowns hit Corey Jade Stockwell’s salon business hard, meaning relocation was necessary to survive. “The future of the business looked grim,” Corey explains. “The most important thing was to keep a roof over my family’s head; as a single mum, it was down to me. “Luckily, I had plenty of room in my…
Read More6 neutral gel polishes added to NSI Pro Polish range
Seduce clients with the sophisticated cool hues in NSI’s latest gel polish collection: The Affairs. Presented in a 15ml bottle, the formula sees an easy, brush-on application. The gel polish boasts a soak-off removal and cures under both UV & LED. The new shades include: Striptease – frost pink/peach shimmer Silk Stockings – soft taupe with…
Read MoreRewind with 6 retro Light Elegance ButterCream nail colours
Get ready to freak out this summer with the Forever 80’s ButterCream collection from Light Elegance. Available in the UK via Sweet Squared, the collection of vibrant neons and softer neutrals comprises six shades inspired by the iconic decade of the 1980’s. Light Elegance ButterCreams are 100% free of HEMA monomer and offer over four weeks’…
Read MoreCourse Bites: NSI Foundation Courses
Are you looking to add enhancements to your nail treatment menu? NSI UK has two course options ideal for learners: Gel Foundation Course and Acrylic Foundation Course. Keep reading to learn more… About the courses The five-day foundation course is designed to provide a platform upon which the beginners can develop their skills. The course is…
Read More@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex
Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and foot services, the recently renovated private studio provides the ideal workspace for Faye. “I have had an incredible pedicure station built into a corner that…
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