Posts by Zoe Wickens
Tales from 3D French nail workshops with Anna Kuznetsova
A group of nail techs took part in Anna Kuznetsova’s 3D French nail workshop held in London. Here, attendee, Elwira Walczak, an international master educator for Mollon Pro, reveals all about the experience… The nail journey never ends and it is important to learn from the best. At the end of February 2020, we had…
Read MoreTech Talk: Chloe Crook’s love of glittery nails
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Chloe Crook, to learn more about her industry journey… Chloe Crook from Ashford, Kent entered the nail industry in 2018. “The reason why was because I suffer with bad anxiety and doing nails for me is so soothing and relaxing,” she explains. “What’s more, my nails were in bad…
Read MoreCoronavirus: How to reassure salon & spa clients of good practice
Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, talks about the difficulties her business is facing due to COVID-19 and how she and her team are tackling hygiene issues… I’ve been reading so many negative and scary posts that I thought I would try and turn that around to give Scratch readers some hope and…
Read MoreNailchemy releases 6pc gel polish range for charity
Nailchemy has teamed up with mental health initiative, Beautiful Minds, to release a six colour gel polish collection. Half of all funds raised from sales of the collection will go to two mental health charities Mind and Papyrus, as well as to the Beautiful Minds initiative to support mental health in the beauty industry. The…
Read MoreTech Talk: Hazel Martin’s journey from hairdresser to nail tech
Scratch catches up with nail tech, Hazel Martin, to learn more about her industry journey… Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel from Crawley, West Sussex has been in the nail industry for two years. She trained as a hairdresser before passing a manicure course that was a compulsory part of her training – with a…
Read More4 tips on how to stay calm about Coronavirus
Ailsa Frank, a British hypnotherapist, motivational keynote speaker & author, has released four top tips on how to remain calm following the global outbreak of Coronavirus… Ailsa suggests that these techniques can be applied to any concerns people may have about the virus. 1.Take control of your thoughts. Visualise a red triangle in your mind…
Read MoreSwarovski 100pc crystal nail art mix released in aid of CRY charity
Crystal Parade has released a limited-edition pack of 100 Swarovski crystals to aid nail designs and create eye-catching looks. The Nailing CRY Charity Nail Art Mix is in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity (CRY), which supports families who have lost loved ones due to Sudden Adult Death syndrome. For every pack sold,…
Read MoreOffer spring-ready nails for clients with 3 pretty Dipt shades
Dipt has introduced three additional shades to its powder collection for spring. Queen is a sheer light pink with glitter; designed to make anyone feel like a queen with its sheer light pink sparkle. Limitless is a vibrant primrose yellow, produced to inspire wearers to feel like the possibilities are limitless and the future is…
Read More#ManiMonday: Pretty in pink nails by Victoria Bejma
Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking pink stiletto nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Victoria Bejma of Victoria’s Nails has been in the nail industry for more than three years. “I started my journey by doing my own nails and then decided that I wanted to do a nail training…
Read MoreIndulge clients in 6 Buttercream gel nail shades for spring
Light Elegance has welcomed six stunning shades to its Buttercream gel collection. The Buttercream formula offers one-coat application, and the six shades make up the Desert Dreams collection for spring 2020. Inspired by the Arizona desert and the array of colours found in its landscape, the shades are: Tumbleweed: A warm, creamy cantaloupe coral that…
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