Cosmetronic Spec Nail Station 2

Kit out salon space with Cosmetronic beauty equipment

By Sophie Nutt | 25 May 2018

Ensure your salon is as practical as it is stylish with the Lumina No Plumbing Pedicure Chair and Spec Nail Station from Cosmetronic. The unplumbed Lumina pedicure chair features a centre section that slides out for bowl storage, with an adjustable footrest for the customer to use while in treatment.…

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Lcn Manicure Kit

LCN launches handy Manicure Kit for holidays

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2018

Maintain manicures on holiday or on-the-road with the handy Manicure Kit from LCN. Ideal for caring for nails in between salon visits, the kit features travel-sized products in a compact clear bag; perfect for hand luggage. Products include: Rich Avocado Cuticle Softener Cuticle Pusher Nail Serum Summer Deluxe Edition Drop…

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Leanne Furley Cuccio Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Leanne Furley, Leanne Furley Makeup Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 20 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Leanne Furley, of Leanne Furley Makeup Artist, wears glitzy pink nails with an encapsulated feature nail using a pretty Cuccio hue from the recent Ballerina collection. “Firstly, I prepped my nails and applied The Edge Nails white French tip to…

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Nail Fx Bubblegum Pink

How to market gel polish services to clients

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2018

Are you struggling to successfully market your gel polish services to potential clients? Shouting about your skills and offerings can make a big difference to your appointment books and knowing how to retail aftercare products to clients can help increase some extra revenue, as well as encourage returning and loyal…

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Dotting Tool Set

Create endless nail designs with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2018

Offer clients endless nail art choices with the Dotting Tool Set from Posh Nailz, comprising of three dual-ended tools. With nail art as popular as ever, be prepared for clients asking for chic designs this summer as the dotting tools can be used to create speedy nail art or intricate…

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Your gel polish questions: answered!

By Sophie Nutt | 3 May 2018

Hone your gel polish technique with advice from industry experts about the popular system, as they answer your pressing questions. “How can you tell when a polish is cured correctly and what does over curing mean for the service?” Charlotte Lowe, Jessica educator, says, “Over curing can occur more with…

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Asp Power Set Acrylic

ASP unveils Power Set Acrylic System for durable enhancements

By Sophie Nutt | 18 April 2018

Get to grips with the ASP Power Set Acrylic System with this training kit, which includes everything you need to get started and get familiar with the system. The Power Set Acrylic System from ASP offers strong, durable, clear and bright finished nails and is engineered with advanced molecular technology for maximum…

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Great Ormond Street patients get pampered with Piggy Paint polish

By Helena Biggs | 12 April 2018

Nail Harmony UK director and esteemed tech, Georgie Smedley, brightened up the day of patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital & Children’s Charity by painting their nails using Piggy Paint nail polish. Georgie pitched up for the organisation’s Spring Party with various shades of Piggy Paint, an eco-friendly nail polish formulated…

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Metta Francis At Work

Handy tips for mobile nail techs

By Metta Francis | 10 April 2018

Metta Francis, winner of Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2015 & 2017, reveals her top tips for fellow techs working on-the-move… It’s so important to be organised as a mobile nail technician, as there is not the luxury of being able to pop to the nail cupboard to…

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Scratch Stars Awards finalists 2018 revealed

By Scratch Staff | 9 April 2018

THE SCRATCH STARS AWARDS 2018: MEET THE FINALISTS The results are in! See which techs, salon, teams and influencers have made the grade in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 and count down to Scratch’s hotly anticipated Summer Party – at which the winners will be announced…   L&P Tech of…

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