Posts by Sophie Nutt
How Christina Fitzgerald transitioned from manicurist to brand owner
Scratch catches up with Christina Fitzgerald, manicurist and brand owner, to discover her career story so far and more about the Australia-based Christina Fitzgerald brand… You began in the beauty industry as a manicurist, why did you decide to launch the Christina Fitzgerald brand? When I started my career 36 years ago, manicuring was at the bottom of…
Read MoreTech talk: Jessica Hinds, Polished by Jess Leeds
Scratch learns more about the career story of talented nail artist, Jessica Hinds of Polished by Jess Leeds… How did you get into the nail industry? Stepping into the nail industry for me was, believe it or not, a huge weight off my shoulders. In 2016 I had just had my second child and after maternity leave I went…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kelly Scothorn, As Pretty As. Nails by Kelly
We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Kelly Scothorn, of As Pretty As. Nails by Kelly, reveals mix and match looks have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular as a lot of us, whether we are nail techs or not, can relate to having…
Read MoreLash Perfect launches remote online training
Due to the Covid-19 climate and the uncertainty around travelling and attending courses, Lash Perfect has launched a Remote Education Training Programme, allowing technicians to add a new skill to their repertoire during lockdown. The courses invite professionals to learn all of the basic knowledge at home before attending a final training and assessment day…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity calls for support via TwoPointSix Challenge
The Hair & Beauty Charity is calling on the industry for support in the TwoPointSix Challenge taking place this week (Sunday 26 April – Sunday 4 May). Created by the organisers of the London Marathon that has been cancelled due to Cover-19, the ‘lockdown-friendly’ TwoPointSix Challenge even is open to anyone, with participants being urged…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, wears a sheer nude nail look with gold accents. “I created this design using Magpie Beauty products. I just love a simple design on myself and wanted to use my favourite Gel Colour shade in Come…
Read MoreHone nail art skills with free Bio Sculpture online training course
Renew Beauty, UK distributor of Bio Sculpture Gel and Evo, has revealed a free online nail art training course for nail professionals to refine their skills during lockdown. The online course will provide technicians with the opportunity to learn an array of nail art techniques and brush up on existing skills. Guided by a group of…
Read MoreHow training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business
Jayne Masters, nail technician and founder of Cosmedicure, reveals how training in medical nail reconstruction can benefit your business… “As a trained nail technician, I have always had a great client base for pedicure services, however I soon wanted to learn more and take my business that step further. Having a family member with a…
Read MoreCoronavirus: NHBF responds to speculation of the re-opening of salons
Following media speculation that hair and beauty salons could remain closed for six months over coronavirus safety fears, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released an official statement to professionals within the industry. Newspaper publications have reported that the Government’s scientific advisors have not been able to find a safe way for hairdressers and…
Read MoreHealth & beauty crowned strongest growing market in March
A study by ChannelAdvisor has found that health and beauty e-commerce GMV spiked last month as consumers were forced to stay indoors due to the Covid-19 outbreak. According to the study, the health and beauty industry has seen year-on-year growth that spiked in mid-March, which marks the time when lockdowns were enforced and salons forced…
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