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Salon in the Spotlight: Roses Nails, Newtown, Mid Wales

By Callie Iley | 9 March 2022

Katy Rose worked in the construction industry for six years, however when lockdown began, she took time to reconsider her career. “I have always been creative and never had a chance to express it. It sounds crazy, but I quit my job during a pandemic. I wanted to use this…

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Salon System unveils 8 Gellux nail shades for free spirited clients

By Helena Biggs | 9 March 2022

Salon System is embracing the happy, carefree feelings of spring/summer with the Free Spirit nail colour collection. Created in collaboration with nail artist and Gellux expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, the eight shades are inspired by her childhood memories and creativity and are designed to ignite happiness. “My inspiration for the collection…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Paris Evans of Belle Voir

By Callie Iley | 8 March 2022

Scratch chats to Paris Evans of Belle Voir about what International Women’s Day means to her… Being in the nail industry is great, it’s like having your very own cheerleaders! I get a lot of support and love online from people who I have never even met but are also…

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Meet the designer empowering women in tech through nail art

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 March 2022

Stemming from a long-standing interest in how female-oriented technical fields are not respected in the same way as their male counterparts, US technology designer, Joselyn McDonald, started using nail art to explore how the traditionally feminine nail profession can be used for technological advancement. Her high-tech nail designs can pay…

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Britney Spears credits nail art charms for helping to overcome social anxiety

By Helena Biggs | 8 March 2022

Britney Spears has taken to Instagram to share a snap of her nails, crediting nail art charms with helping her to explode ‘with conversation’ despite suffering with social anxiety. The singer posted a photo and video of ombré almond shaped enhancements, with her ring finger and pinky nails featuring a…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar

By Callie Iley | 5 March 2022

Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar about building her nail cabin and charging your worth as a nail tech… I first trained as a nail tech in 2019. I have completed a few different nail courses during my time as a tech, and have taken part in…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Nail Den, Hedon, East Yorkshire

By Callie Iley | 2 March 2022

Vicki Horner has worked in the industry for 8 years, gaining her diploma in Nail Technology in 2014. “I specialise mainly in extensions and anything nail art, I offer anything nails from builder gel manicures to sculpted nails.” “I am currently setting up a spa pedicure station ready for the…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd

By Callie Iley | 26 February 2022

Scratch chats to Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd about her life as a nail tech living on the Isle of Man… I live and work in Ramsey, Isle of Man, surrounded by sea and landscapes that take your breath away! I have a quaint little salon in my home that…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Gel Nails By Becca, Isle Of Wight

By Callie Iley | 16 February 2022

Part-time dental nurse, Rebecca Louise Evans, wanted to utilise her passion for beauty and her creativity, so opted to train as a nail tech. “I took a course with The GelBottle in February 2020 just before the first lockdown, kicking off my nail journey.” “It was always my dream to…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes

By Callie Iley | 12 February 2022

Scratch chats to Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes about her journey into the nail industry and where she finds inspiration for her work… I have always painted my own nails and loved the art of makeup, however, having two young children at home meant that it was so…

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