Posts by Scratch Staff
How to take nail art designs to the next level
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Nancy Janssen reveals how to elevate nail artistry About Nancy Nancy’s nail career started in around 2011, and she claims to have been ‘living and breathing nails’ ever since. She has scooped various podium places in a number of…
Read MoreNaomi Taylor: Why I love the fibreglass system
Here Naomi Taylor shares her love of the fibreglass system – and why you should consider adding it to your kit… Where do I start? I believe fibreglass has well and truly earned its place in the nail world; it is such an important skill for the nail professional. Sadly, people tend to follow trends or…
Read MoreIWD 2020: Amy Baker on combining her nail career & caring for her husband
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Meet Amy Baker – a self employed therapist who has found her calling with nails and beauty through hardship. Based in Cambridgeshire, Amy lives with her husband, Malcom, and two children: Toby (7) and Lily (5). Halo Beauty…
Read MoreWhat it’s really like to work at London Fashion Week
Session nail stylist, Jennie Nippard, shares her tales from behind the scenes at London Fashion Week… My alarm was set for 4.45am, which can only mean one thing… it was time for London Fashion Week! I headed into London to the Serpentine Gallery where Vivienne Westwood was shooting a lookbook and holding a presentation. I…
Read MoreIWD 2020: Nail tech launches project to create jobs & opportunities for all
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful women in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… A nail technician from Leeds has entered a national competition to support her passion; to open a nail salon, training academy and centre and create a number of opportunities for aspiring techs and fellow pros. “Since qualifying…
Read MoreIWD 2020: How a post office & pamper party idea transformed a career in 3 months
Scratch puts the spotlight on inspiring & successful businesswomen in the run up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… MEET NIKOLE DAVIDSON Newcastle-upon-Tyne based Nikole began her journey into nails with Helene Kell, north east educator for Bio Sculpture Gel, shortly after giving birth to her third child. In the space of three, she acquired…
Read MoreCreate glow in the dark nail designs with Gel-ato Gel Polish
Get ready to glow with five shades of Gel-ato Glow in the Dark Gel Polish from Vu Nail Systems. UV/LED cured, the shades are used with Gel-ato Base & Top for a durable soak off system. The gel polishes are available in: Pink Orange Green Yellow Coral The shades can also used with Vu Nail System’s…
Read More#BeKind: why & how you should support fellow nail techs
Nail tech & salon owner, Karen M Brown, shares her creativity and wisdom in a series for Scratch… Based in Scotland, Karen co-owns (with her sister) Sanctuary in the City; two multi-award-winning salon destinations. The duo also owns training academy, NABTA UK, and provides nail and beauty education across the UK. Karen co-founded nail brand, Gelica, with fellow Scottish…
Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t choose a one-day nail training course
Award-winning educator, Hannah Garbett of Staffordshire Nail Academy, reveals the implications of learning the art of nails in one day… Do you want to be a ‘pro’ or a ‘have a go’? If you want to become a nail tech, that’s awesome news. But if you want to become one in a day, then that’s…
Read More11 bridal nail colours your clients will love
Here comes the bride! Scroll down to check out our selection of bridal shades ideal for the upcoming wedding season… 1.CND Shellac™ in Romantique www.sweetsquared.com 2.Vu Shine Gel in Ballerina www.vunailsystems.com 3.NSI Polish Pro in Love Letters www.nsinails.co.uk 4.Cuccio Colour in Pretty Pink Tu Tu www.cuccio.co.uk 5.INK London iLac in i43 www.inknails.com 6.Astonishing…
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