Posts by Sophie Nutt
#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley J’s Nails
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, reveals clear tips have been popular with her clients recently. “With all of the new products constantly appearing in the industry, clients are becoming more adventurous with their nail designs. I feel clear tips give your client a way…
Read MoreLip plumping with Lip NV
This morning, the Scratch HQ was visited by Essex-based Lip NV educator, Laura White, to perform the No Needle Filler treatment on Scratch assistant ed, Kat. Before arriving at the Scratch office, Laura had sent Kat a thorough consultation form to fill out to ensure there were no contraindications that could prevent the treatment from being carried…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Combining trends
Begin the weekend the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes there are too many trends to just stick to one in a nail design – and this predicament can often produce stunning bespoke nail art. Find a willing client (which can sometimes be yourself, pairing work with a bit of TLC)…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Natasha Woods, The Nailbed
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Natasha Woods, of The Nailbed, wears a stunning lilac and blue nail look for her sister’s wedding. “I created these nails with the new 015 Chameleon Glitters from Glitterarty Nails and a mix of sculpts and tips. The acrylic used is from the NSI Simplicité…
Read MoreYour session styling questions: answered!
Session stylist and Scratch columnist, Robbie Tomkins, invited you to ask him any questions about the session world. Here, he answers those questions with the help of session techs Michelle Humphrey and Michelle Class. Kaycie Kyle asks: What career level do you need to be at to start session work? RT: I started assisting about six months after…
Read MoreHere’s what I saw at the Nails By Annabel salon
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the new Nails by Annabel salon in Newcastle Under Lyme. Opened at the end of May this year, the salon is owned by talented tech, Annabel Maginnis, and her husband Elliott. With an utterly Instagram-able interior and huge social media following (with Annabel’s Instagram page seeing just short of 400,000 followers), it’s…
Read More#TRENDINGTUESDAY Arlene Fraser, Nails By Arlene
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Arlene Fraser, of Nails By Arlene, reveals rainbow marble has been popular with her clients recently. “Marble is so versatile, there are a number of different marble techniques using gel polish, acrylic marble ink and other materials but the acrylic method has to be…
Read MoreMANI MONDAY: Milk bath
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspirations this mani Monday! Not all summer nail looks have to be bold or vibrant, as Sarah R (aka @therealmrsgrey) proves with this delicate and on-trend milk bath design. Owner of Nail Stamping Queen UK, Sarah created these soft nails with Light Elegance Gel in Marshmallow…
Read MoreWHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kayley Cairns, wears arctic ice stiletto nails accompanied by glistening embellishments. “These nails were created using Pro Impressions stiletto tips and liquid and powder. As I’ve been super busy I chose to use tips instead of sculpting as I find it quicker. “For…
Read MoreCozy Up To Fall with new Light Elegance collection
Light Elegance has revealed its autumn 2019 collection, Cozy Up To Fall. Ideal for the colder months, the collection sees warm mauves, hearty taupes and rich neutrals across colour and glitter gel ranges. Fine glitters, silky shimmers and smooth textures complement the on-trend tones that comprise the collection. Colour gel shades include: Brrr! Berry: A…
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