TGB Insider: How to strike a balance between work & parenthood
The Gel Bottle Inc team offer advice for nail techs in the first in their blog series for Scratch… A work/life/family balance is something most of us pursue in our lives, but never seem to quiet nail down completely. In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded by social media telling us…
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What happened when I trained in gel polish with The GelBottle Inc
As a nail enthusiast, heading to The Gel Bottle Inc Training Academy in Brighton to take the Gel Polish Beginners course filled me with nerves and a whole lot of excitement – and that’s exactly what I was fortunate enough to experience yesterday. Embarking on the one-day course, I headed…
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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 1
Hey everyone! I’m super excited to make my return to blogging for Scratch magazine, where I’ll reveal my journey to opening my own premises. Some may call me crazy for taking this leap I’m sure, but with work load demands, I’m finally about to feel the fear. I have recently…
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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers
The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…
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What it’s like to be a nail educator
So, you want to become an educator? First, ask yourself why. Is it because you assume that it is the next step in your career, there’s more money in it and everyone else is doing it? Or do you want to improve and push industry standards, support and encourage others…
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OPI promotes Belinda Price to enhance nail education offerings
Esteemed nail aficionado, Belinda Price, has been promoted within her role at OPI education to help implement the brand’s new education strategy. Belinda, who scooped the Scratch Star Award for Educator of the Year 2014, is now OPI educator and capability co-ordinator, which sees an increased focus on the education…
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LeChat Nails welcomes two additions to its growing team
LeChat Nails has announced the addition of two new executives to the team in it’s headquarters in Hercules, CA. In a bid to increase it’s global presence, distribution reach and education department, LeChat Nails welcomes Herman Paez and Rise Carter to the brand, filling two newly created roles. Herman is…
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New initiative launched to champion better education in the beauty industry
Industry veteran, Sue Davies, has launched Nabuno, an organisation that will aid course choices for learners and champions great education providers. “Nabuno (pronounced na-boo-no) is a dedicated education website for the nail, hair and beauty industries,” reveals Sue, who scooped the Scratch Star for Services to the Nail Industry 2017.…
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Louella Belle appoints new head of education
Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before working as a nail technician, developing her skills to then become a full time educator for OPI. Bryony has taught in…
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Learn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio
Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping…
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