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Salon in the Spotlight: Bennett Beauty, Reading

By Callie Iley | 5 January 2022

Stacey Bennett has been a nail technician and beauty therapist since 2006, working in several different salons and spas throughout her time in the industry. “I decided to venture out on my own finally after all the years I’ve been doing nails. I’m extremely lucky that I have a loyal…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Base Beauty, Stafford

By Callie Iley | 22 December 2021

Kate Meara quit her full-time job in a call centre in 2016 to take the plunge into the nail industry. “To be self employed with a few friends and family clients was terrifying at first. However, hard work and a love for the industry helped me to find my feet.…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie

By Callie Iley | 18 December 2021

Scratch chats to Natalie Kirk of Nail Perfection by Natalie about her nail journey and what she would like the industry to achieve in the future… I first started out in the nail industry in 2004 after my mum, who was working as a spa manager at the time, suggested…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Natalia Hudson of The Secret Garden Quorn

By Callie Iley | 11 December 2021

Scratch chats to Natalia Hudson of The Secret Garden Quorn about how nails has helped her mental health and her daughter’s impact on her career… There is so much that I absolutely adore about nails. When you take a clients hand, the magic begins – not only to give them…

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Make nail clients feel like VIPs with The Gel Bottle Inc’s Members Only colour collection

By Scratch Staff | 22 November 2021

The Gel Bottle Inc has launched Members Only, a sophisticated 10-piece gel polish nail colour collection that’s perfect for party season. The shades mark the launch of the TGB Members Only club, created to reward customers with exclusive access to free gifts, behind-the-scenes content and more. The 10 shimmering shades…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Taylor Bell of Islas Beauty

By Callie Iley | 13 November 2021

Scratch chats to Taylor Bell of Islas Beauty about becoming a beauty business owner and the importance of keeping up with industry trends… I love to create lots of random designs. I’ve always loved to create a different design for every one of my clients – not everybody has the…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails

By Callie Iley | 30 October 2021

Scratch chats to Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails about the importance of self belief and making progress in her work… “I love that I can create something from nothing. Everything from shaping, filing, colour and the final design – the whole process is incredibly satisfying for me. “There is…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Little Birch Nails, Northern Ireland

By Callie Iley | 29 September 2021

Qualifying as a nail technician during the lockdown of 2020 around the same time as having her baby, Rachael Dorrity was initially unable to build a clientele. “Since restrictions have been relaxed, I decided to just go for it and start my nail journey. I’m so excited to see what…

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How to nail the perfect engagement ‘ringfie’

By Guest Writer | 23 September 2021

Taking a ‘ringfie’, or ring selfie, is the perfect way to remember the moment you got engaged. But how can you take the perfect ‘ringfie’? Jack Jahan, from Ramsdens Jewellery, explains how to take the best shot of your new bling… If you’ve just become engaged, congratulations! This is one…

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5 ideas nail expert Sabrina Malik implemented to change up her nail studio offering post 12 April opening

By Alex Fox | 14 July 2021

Scratch magazine talks to Sabrina Malik, nail professional & beauty therapist, SAB Studio – Specialist in All Things Beauty, Birkdale about how she’s navigated her work life in the salon since the lockdown was lifted on 12 April 20021.  The challenge: “I have had to change the way we work…

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