What’s the difference between acrylic & gel?
The word ‘gel’ lends itself to confusion because it describes the product’s physical state, but over time it has turned into a generic name of the product category. Whereas ‘acrylic’ is a two-part system of liquid and powder, often known as L&P. Where the powder in this two-part system has…
Read More
Nail Tech Talk: Sophie Day of Glam Nails
Scratch chats to Sophie Day of Glam Nails about changing trends and pushing outside of your comfort zone… “I began training as a nail tech August 2019,” Sophie shares. “I am trained to work with natural nails, of which I find seems to be popular at the moment. “I was…
Read More
Nail Tech Talk: Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy
Tasmin Russell of Nails By Tazzy chats to Scratch about her next career steps and keeping up with nail trends… “I did my training with the company I work for now, Lux Beauty Training Academy,” Tasmin reveals. “My training was what set me off on the right track. Charlotte and…
Read More
Check out the monthly subscription box packed with on-trend nail art goodies
Offering ‘high quality gel polishes at a low price point’, The Gel Box monthly subscription box has launched. Founded by mobile tech turned salon owner, Virginie Nnomo, each monthly box contains different goodies to suit current nail trends, handpicked by a tech at Virginie’s salon, Brit’pop Academy. Every month features the…
Read More
Nail Tech Talk: Vicky Gillaspy of Nails by Vicky G
Vicky Gillaspy chats with Scratch about balancing life as a nail tech and a mother, and her plans for her future in the industry… “I have a very full-on life, balancing running my own business and having two small children, who to put it politely, run me ragged,” Vicky laughs.…
Read More
Salon in the Spotlight: Gelalicious, Medway
Previously working from her nail room within her home, Michaela Phillips outgrew the space, moving to a bespoke salon in her garden. “We have since converted my previous space into my son’s bedroom. Being a first-time mum has made me adapt my working life in various ways – I now…
Read More
As if! Gelish nods to the 90’s with Clueless inspired nail colours
It’s time to channel your inner Cher Horowitz with Gelish’s summer 2022 Clueless collection, in partnership with Paramount Pictures. Featuring a range of bold throwback shades inspired by the iconic 90s film, aptly named to match, the collection offers a formula to fit every nail need – in Gelish Soak-Off…
Read More
Gelcare gel polish continues collaboration with photographer Gab Bois for SS22
Established in 2019, Canadian nail brand, Gelcare, was created by Emlie Sanscartier, founder of the popular Le Manoir nail salon. Emilie’s time in the salon allowed her to bring her expertise as a nail artist and salon owner to her brand, which has announced a second collaboration with fellow Montreal artist,…
Read More
Sculpt & shape nails with NSI’s 8 Balance Elite Hard Gels
NSI has unveiled the Balance Elite system; eight HEMA-free hard gels designed for all levels of nail technician. Researched, developed and manufactured by NSI in the USA, the gels have a self-levelling formula and will still in place while sculpting. Suitable to create any length of nail enhancement, the gels…
Read More
Master watercolour nails in minutes with Artistic Colour Bloom Gel
Marble, gemstone, watercolour, floral print and snakeskin nail designs just got quicker, cleaner and easier to create with Artistic’s Colour Bloom Gel Coat. Allowing techs to perfect tricky techniques in minutes, the LED-cured gel product boasts endless nail art possibilities without mess, instantly dispersing gel polish to create flawless watercolour…
Read More
