Posts by Scratch Staff
Behind-the-scenes at Fashion Week: Halpern AW20
Marian Newman reveals the nail tales & styles for Halpern’s autumn/winter 2020 Fashion Week showcase… The nail team: Jennie Nippard, Charli Jepson, Nic Hills, Rachel Furr, Amy Oldale, Kristine Toce The brief for Halpern came a week before the show with a mood board from the stylist, Patti Wilson, and a nail shape that Michael…
Read MoreAn online journey around the natural nail unit
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Tracy Shelverton offers an insight into the natural nail unit About Tracy Tracy’s nail industry passion focuses on the nail itself and on maintaining and improving its integrity – regardless of what is built on top of…
Read More5 top tips for perfect nail competition preparation
Lauren Holmes, winner of the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year award 2019, reveals her 5 top tips for nailing your competition prep: Practice, practice, practice! Make sure you have done your competition set plenty of times, so you know your timings and order. Plan it out and write it down in steps.…
Read MoreBrillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 6
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 6 I woke bright and early to pack my suitcase, as I was to head to the airport straight after the last training session. I think there were a few sore heads amongst the educators following a fantastic final night.…
Read MoreBrillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 5
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 5 Today, educator Galina Kokovikhina from Russia taught us how to create animal art using gel polish. She was an amazing tutor and broke down each step to show us shading, shadowing and placement. I learnt so many new techniques…
Read MoreGlass gel nails: Why I love the look & how to create it
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,…
Read MoreBrillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 4
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 4 Today, we enjoyed training in 3D & 4D techniques courtesy of educator, Karina Frias, using a mix of 3D Forming Gel and builder gels. We started the day by creating a 3D Fairy using a variety of techniques. I…
Read MoreSalon System’s product picks for National Lash Day
Did you know that 19 February sees National Lash Day? Whether, your client adores their lashes long and luscious or they prefer a natural lash, Salon System educator and lash expert, Ruth Atkins, share her top picks… Lashes in a flash “Nautralash has your clients covered with the LashLux Mink Style Strip Lashes. With three different…
Read MoreBrillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 3
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 3 The education team woke early as today’s itinerary saw plenty of training and exams. Luckily, I’ve been sharing a room with Brillbird UK founder, Liliya Moss, and she’s an early riser, so I have my own personal alarm clock.…
Read MoreBrillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 2
Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 2 The first day of training was led by Marina Bendiuk, who covered Fantasy nail design using gel. Marina started the day by demonstrating how to sculpt an extremely long stiletto nail using gel. Marina speaks amazing English but we…
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