Dipt Holiday Collection

Create nails that dazzle with the Dipt Nails Holiday collection

By Chloe Randall | 12 November 2020

Dipt Nails has unveiled its Holiday collection, consisting of three shimmering dip powder hues. The shades available are: Rosa – A dark, shimmery fern green Success – A deep ox blood red Lata – A shimmery pale yellow and gold These dip powders are designed for clients who wish to…

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Nail tech & male client support British Legion with Remembrance Day nails

By Chloe Randall | 11 November 2020

Tracie Lawson, of Beauty Boutique, Wiltshire, explains how her salon plays its part in raising money for the British Legion for Remembrance Day, and reveals more about her male client who requests nail art to commemorate the occasion… Remembrance Sunday is a time to wear a poppy with pride and…

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Protect & support natural nails with Flexiglaze nail coating

By Chloe Randall | 11 November 2020

Flexiglaze has unveiled its formula flexible nail coating. The nail coating is a reinforcement coating helps keep nails in tip-top condition in between salon appointments. Designed for safe home use, the coating adds a clear brush-on layer that dries to protect natural nails. It should be applied after removing gel…

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Revealed: The key ways hair & beauty businesses have adapted amidst Covid-19

By Chloe Randall | 10 November 2020

A whopping 74% of hair and beauty businesses stated that instant messaging is key for business success post Covid-19, according to research by Yell Business. This research explored how small businesses have adapted to survive in light of Covid-19 and how the pandemic is changing the way businesses and consumers…

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TECH TALK: Khristie Marie Lawton of KIKI Nail Bar

By Callie Iley | 7 November 2020

Scratch chats with Khristie Marie Lawton of KIKI Nail Bar about her future aspirations and her love for all things nails… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I love the untapped potential that the nail industry offers – the creativity, career progression, and of course the skills…

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LART Nails UK collaborates with nail pros to create 7-piece collection

By Chloe Randall | 6 November 2020

LART Nails UK has unveiled 7 shades of its Mineral Dipping Colour Powder for the autumn/winter season. The ‘Your Choice collection’ has been created in collaboration with talented nail professionals, with the shades named after each nail pro’s business: LART PRO No. 238 – E-Lady LART PRO No. 239 –…

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Available now: Peacći S.K.I.N home hand & foot care products

By Sophie Nutt | 6 November 2020

Serving as the perfect accompaniment to the Peacći nail range, Peacći S.K.I.N is a professional grade capsule collection of hand and foot care products that can be retailed to clients to use at home. The Peacći S.K.I.N range comprises five products for a full care routine; ManiPedi Scrub, ManiPedi Mask,…

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#NOWTRENDING Pastel geometric nail art by Stephanie Yianni

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2020

Scratch chats to Stephanie Yianni of SY Nails about her love for creativity and passion for nail art…. Coming from a creative background, I have adjusted to my new career in the nail industry pretty well. I was previously in roles related to fashion and art, so luckily, nail styling…

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TECH TALK: Katie Baulk of Katie’s Beauty Room

By Callie Iley | 31 October 2020

Scratch chats to Katie Baulk of Katie’s Beauty Room about the next steps in her career and her advice for aspiring techs… What is your all-time favourite nail product? This would have to be CND Shellac. I have used it religiously since 2011 and have never fallen out of love…

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TECH TALK: Cassandra White of Cass Creations

By Callie Iley | 17 October 2020

Scratch chats with Cassandra White of Cass Creations about her experiences within the industry and how nails have helped her through difficult times within her life.   I’ve been doing my own nails on and off for 10 years now, mixing between doing them myself, and going to salons. However,…

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