NAIL TECH TALK: Oksana Smirnova, Scratch Stars finalist 20/21
Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 20/21, Oksana Smirnova, shares how she discovered her passion for nails, how it felt to be announced as a finalist and her next career steps… Tell us about your nail industry journey… I started my career as a nail technician in 2009,…
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Want long-lasting, bright nails for summer? Check out INK’s colour gels
INK London has launched a range of UV/LED curable colour gel, suitable for application over hard gel, acrylic, acrygel extensions and overlays. Be bold with the eight shades in The Flaming Hot Shimmer Collection or choose from eight delicate tones in The Pastel Collection. Standout shades are the punchy Pink Fusion…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails
Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bowser of Kayleigh Creates Nails about her career change from teacher to nail tech… I have always loved painting my own nails, and before I got married, a friend took me to get a set of gels done. I was instantly in love with the shine…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design
Scratch chats to Kelly Hamby of Diamond Nail Design about mental health and how to spread positivity… I trained in Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy at York College and it was there that I found my passion for nails. Since then, I’ve trained at various venues over the years,…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B
Scratch chats to Charlie Bishop of By Charlie B about her favourite nail designs and future goals… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love how trends change all the time and how supportive people in the industry can be, even when you haven’t met. I adore…
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Be ready to retail to clients with Magpie Beauty’s 6 fruity cuticle oils
Magpie Beauty has expanded its nail care range with its Nourish to Flourish Cuticle Oils. Featuring six summery scents, the formula includes a blend of safflower, sesame, jojoba and wheatgerm oils to moisturise and condition. The oils are presented in a handy 4ml twist pen with a brush end for…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt
Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby during the first lockdown. It became evident that I had a natural flair for creating nails and especially nail art.…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth
Scratch chats to Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth about winning Best Gel Nails in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards and being yourself in the nail industry… I entered the UK Hair and Beauty Awards because I’ve figured over this last year that if you don’t put…
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#NowTrending: Hawaiian floral nails by Lauren Adams
Scratch chats to Lauren Adams of Get Nailed By Lau about her future goals and how she created this summery Hawaiian floral nail art design… I’ve always loved doing my own nails, as well as the nails of friends and family members. During the pandemic, I was furloughed from my…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph
Scratch chats to Stephanie Connolly of Nailed it! Nails by Steph about dealing with self doubt and her advice for aspiring nail techs… My favourite all time nail product is my complete Kokoist USA gel collection as they are so pigmented and apply beautifully. I’m a massive nail art fan…
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