TECHS & SALONS
I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…
“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios.…
Read MoreScratch Stars Award-winning nail salon owner: competition benefits & advice
Natasha Barker, owner of Scratch Stars Nail Salon of Year 2024, Niche Nails & Beauty, reveals advice for succeeding in the competition. The 2024 awards were not the salon’s first entry into the competition. Natasha explains: “I had entered the awards previously on behalf of the salon, and we had…
Read MoreGet to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham
In Sammy Mac’s two decades in the nail industry, she’s won numerous awards, opened a thriving nail salon chain and led multiple teams backstage at Fashion Week events. So what’s left on the career tick list for this Scottish nail pro? “Leading the nail team for the 2024 Victoria Beckham…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty, says that nail sets using a variety of products and styles have been popular with her clients recently as they opt for more daring looks. “I’m doing quite a few…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, said that this sophisticated and modern nail look has been very popular with her clients recently. “I think this look has been popular because it’s so eye catching while being really simple and…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech and educator, Kayley Cairns, created these nails when testing out some new coloured powders before using them on her clients, resulting in a design fit for an ice queen! “These nails were sculpted using coloured liquid and powder…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that neon smoke designs have been really popular with her clients recently. “Clients have been blown away with this effect. I find my clients are getting more adventurous when it comes to nail…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Longworth created these nails after she spotted a similar design on the internet and wanted an excuse to use her most recent batch of nail mail. “I saw a similar design to this a while ago on Pinterest and…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours…
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