Posts by Scratch Staff
Seduce clients with Halo gel polish Queen of Hearts collection
Pure Nails has launched the Halo Gel Polish Queen Of Hearts nail colour collection; three stunning scarlet hues – perfect for Valentine’s Day. The aptly named Desire, Vixen and Malice shades offer a cat’s eye effect and offer a super glossy finish and strong depth of colour. When applied as per instructions, the formula offers…
Read MoreNails & cancer: Your questions answered
While everyone can appreciate the benefits of a pamper, indulging those fighting cancer truly can be a rewarding experience. Here, experts answer your questions about caring for clients with cancer… What insurance requirements are there? “Speaking from the perspective of ABT, we offer one of the widest insurance covers available on the market that are designed…
Read MoreHow to deal with stress
When you’re back-to-back with appointments and rushed off your feet in the salon or on the move, your work life can sometimes feel a little daunting. To help promote calmness in his tekking career, session nail stylist, Robbie Tomkins, recommends meditation. “I’ve been meditating for around three years. It allows me to pause and take some…
Read MoreTreatwell & SumUp reveal payment process partnership
SumUp and Treatwell have announced a new partnership that will digitisation of the payment process for Treatwell Partners – beauty businesses working with the online beauty and hair booking service. With the partnership, payments can be now taken via the Treatwell Connect app and processed by SumUp. The digitalisation also aims to help reduce admin…
Read MoreHow to prepare for a nail competition
Industry veteran and seasoned nail judge, Catherine Wong, serves up reasons why you should compete – and how to prepare for a nail competition… “Competing pushes you out of your comfort zone and tests your limits. It makes you a better nail tech over time and earns you the achievements of your nail career. “Take…
Read MoreFocus on expanding beauty services with Nouveau Lashes training
Embrace demand for lash services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. With 10 training academies across the UK, you can choose to train in the likes of: LVL This one-day course teaches you how to lift lashes without the risk of damage in a…
Read MoreNailympia opens registration for all 2019 competitions
International nail competition, Nailympia, has opened registration for three locations for 2019: Nailympia USA in Houston, Texas (5-7 April 2019) Nailympia Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia (10-12 May 2019) Nailympia London at Olympia Beauty, London (28-30 September 2019) With a plethora of categories available across multiple divisions, Nailympia offers the opportunity to push your skills in…
Read MoreWhy it’s important to enter nail competitions
With the Scratch Stars Awards 2019 opening for entry 1 February and Nailympia competitions on the horizon, industry veteran Sue Davies reveals why it’s important to enter nail competitions – and what it takes to win… With a number of industry awards at our reach, is can be a challenge to figure out which ones to enter – and which…
Read MoreTales of working as a nail tech while pregnant
Celebrity nail tech, Amy Ganney, reveals her experience of working while expecting a baby – and how she now juggles work with motherhood… “Working while pregnant was challenging as I suffered with sickness regularly, but I had to continue working as I knew I would need some time off when my baby boy arrived. “I…
Read MoreA pedi pamper session at beauty editor hotspot, DryBy
While working in London this week, I stepped into the DryBy London salon on Mortimer Street to experience a pedicure. I was working in tandem with session stylist, Marian Newman, who suggested that DryBy was a salon experience that I really should explore. Adored by consumer beauty editors owing to its slick services and central…
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