TECHS & SALONS
Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice
In a recent poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80% of respondents shared that they’re considering taking on apprentices. Here, two UK salons share how they’ve reaped the rewards of the apprenticeship process.. Nailspa, West Yorkshire “As a business owner, I believe that when it comes to employees, you cannot beat…
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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry
Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…
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Scotland home salon: the pro offering a one-stop shop for nails, hair & beauty services
Emma Saunderson, the owner of Angus-based salon, GlamEm, has made a name for herself as a versatile beauty professional, offering an impressive range of beauty treatments from her home salon. Having trained as a nail technician in 2019 with Young Nails, Emma initially worked on a mobile basis. Though as…
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Read the latest issue
The results are in for your favourite Scratch magazine cover image of 2017. Open to all Scratch readers, voting took place last weekend – with votes amassed in their hundreds for 13 eye-catching cover images. From bold, punchy nail styles to sultry poses and clever use of props, the images…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kelly Colley, of Lavish Nails, revealed that this glittered winter-ice look has been popular amongst her clients that want to be prepared for festivities beyond Christmas Day. “I think this design has been popular as some clients want to…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Stanton, owner of Nails 2 Inspire and educator for Rebecca Abernethy Training Academy, sculpted these bold stiletto nails as an alternative to the typical Christmas glitz and glam. “I wanted to create a set of nails that reflected my bold…
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Bright, colourful and oh-so-fun, Cheryl Garner did not shy away when it came to creating her working environment. “I became self employed in 2010 after qualifying in 2002,” remembers Cheryl Garner. “I’ve been based at my current salon, Marley Barn Hair & Beauty, for four years now. My client, and…
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Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, addresses the issue of non-standard salons and incorrect terminology – with a helping hand from CND educator, Anna Lee Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Many technicians and clients are guilty of referring to non-standard salons as ‘Chinese salons’, ‘Viet…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sarah Vernon-Cowell, of Sarah Vernon Nails and Beauty, revealed that a deep red hue complete with embellishments has been popular with her clients. “I am finding at the moment that clients are wanting something simple but glamorous. “This nail…
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