TECHS & SALONS
Kent nail artist: How I navigate nail competitions with autism & ADHD
Jade Barber, founder of Nail & Beauty Excellence & Scratch Stars L&P Tech of the Year 2022, shares her experiences of neurodiversity in the nail arena… I began competing early in my nail career, as my educator entered me into a student category at a Professional Beauty nail competition. Without…
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Working together: The mothers & children building businesses in the nail industry
The nail industry has often been described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs and educators, this really is a reality. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Scratch spoke to mother-child duos and trios on how they work together within nail and beauty businesses to build success… Belinda…
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Staffordshire tech: Working from a home salon has been the best decision I’ve made
Katie Pritchard of Katie Lou Nail Artist and Educator opens her salon’s doors to Scratch and shares the benefits of becoming a home-based tech. Having been in the nail industry for 20 years, Katie has experimented with a variety of ways of working. She says: “I have worked as a…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T-minus two days to Halloween! For the final spooky mani Monday, we love this violet glow in the dark nail design inspired by Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride film. The design by Keara Ford at the Pamper Nail…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Stanton, of Nails 2 Inspire & educator, created these ultra-glam black and gold nails for her 30th birthday. “I created these nails for my 30th birthday, as I wanted a sleek and glamorous yet sexy design and therefore opted…
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Here Jayne Knowles, Brillbird UK educator for Chester, shares her thoughts on the importance of education in the nail industry… “I come across many people who say education is too expensive, but can you really afford not to do it? I’m not just talking about the financial implications here; education…
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French & Drench founder, Joanna Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year award 2018, paid a visit to Scratch HQ to chat about her career and light after the big win. While I was treated to a signature French & Drench manicure, I chatted to Joanna about what the business has been…
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Industry veteran and Scratch Stars award winner, Sue Davies, reveals what it means to be an educator in the nail realm… Education is one of the most important areas in our industry. It drives us towards our goals or skill enhancement and helps us to build our career. However, in…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that mermaid-inspired designs are always popular with her clients, no matter the weather. “Mermaid designs are always popular. This particular client loves pink so I decided to incorporate them both together. “I used…
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