TECHS & SALONS
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…
Read MoreBecoming a nail tech at 16: I was the youngest student Bryony Howell had ever trained
17-year-old self-employed nail tech, Ruby Galluzzo, opens up about the journey that led her to pursue a nail career at such a young age. “I first became interested in nails when I was only eight-years-old, but my passion grew massively in 2020 during lockdown. That’s when I really started dreaming…
Read MoreYorkshire salon: The beauty therapists dedicated to making women feel their best
Lisa-Marie Hoggard, owner of Lisa-Marie’s Hair & Beauty Lounge, shares how her all-female team empowers clients to feel their best. “My salon team consists of amazing women who make other women feel amazing,” shares Lisa-Marie. “It comprise five women: Sheree Kim Harrison, Elle Burrow, Kath Scaife, Jill Ralph and Patricia…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, created this portrait of Pennywise, the villainous clown from the film, IT. “To create this design, I used…
Read MoreThe countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Danni, at Chewitt’s Nails & Beauty, created this characterful design featuring Jack Skellington! The iconic character from Tim Burton’s film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, was hand…
Read MoreWe want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Mel Laszkowicz has found the classy combination of pink, white and metallic tones have been requested by her clients seeking a nail look for the seasonal transition. I have found that designs with nude and white tone, with plenty…
Read MoreThe countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, created this magnificent mani featuring Maleficent – a witchy Disney villain! Amy created the look with a variety of…
Read MoreThe countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Hayley Black created this devilishly detailed design! Using Nail Gaga products, Hayley combines black, white and red shades with create a striking effect with…
Read MoreWe want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the Deal,” Lydia reveals. “I then used some foil nail art on the tacky layer. To get the desired effect, I used…
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