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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry
Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…
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20 nail products you’ll love for Valentine’s Day 2025
‘Tis the season of love, so we’ve rounded up 20 love-ly nail products – from gel polishes to nail lacquers and glitter – that will set hearts aflutter this Valentine’s Day…
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Why Glasgow? Founder of nail company, House of NAF! shares heritage & success story
Glasgow-based House of NAF! is the umbrella company of the multi award-winning NAF! Salon, NAF! School, and hand & skincare product lines, NAF! Stuff and NAF! Professionals. Founded by manicurist, Tammy Koslowski, in 2015, NAF! has become a renowned destination for clients seek quality beauty services, products and education, and…
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Salon owner, educator and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, unveils concerns surrounding DIY gel polish kits… Gel polish seems like an easy to use, harmless product – surely, it’s just like painting on a nail polish, isn’t it? Well, this is the attitude that is causing problems amongst some non-professionals, as they…
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Stunning scarlet nail styling & a powerful message about beauty, combine in a photographic project revealed by Brillbird educator, Neringa Alsauskiene. Kat Hill reports Captivating with a striking, scarlet stiletto nail, Neringa Alsauskiene created a series of images that celebrates both the beauty and strength of womankind. Contrasting against her…
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October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for the past few years, Scratch has been supporting the Let’s Nail Breast Cancer campaign to help raise funds for the Future Dreams charity. The campaign was launched by Lisa Crook, founder of nail and beauty distributor, Louella Belle, who set out to…
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Janan Saher is the owner and creator of Aviva Day Spa, Academy and Pro Gel. Her career in the nail and beauty industry spans over two decades and she is proud to run her multi award-winning salon and training school, which uses her own brand – Aviva Pro Gel. “I…
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With an inherent passion for nails and close friends in the nail business, Alison Jeans was inspired to set up her own brand, offering products for pros that would meet all the needs she desired as a consumer. Working with her husband, Matt, the duo launched Saint Nails in 2016…
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With frequent hand washing and sanitising now the norm, you – and your clients – may be suffering with dry, chapped and sore hands. Offer a soothing experience and promote moisture with a helping hand from Mavex and its Anti Dark Spot Hand treatment, before retailing the Hand Silky Peeling,…
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