SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neverland Nails, Glasgow
Seeing quirky detail in every corner, Neverland Nails in Glasgow offers clients an escape from everyday life. “I had a small studio space in the trendy Finnieston district for a year, before taking on a street shop space a couple of minutes away,” explains Frenchie “Fabulous” Watson. “I loved it…
Read More#NOWTRENDING Smoky lilac marble nails by Jessica Prout
Scratch chats with Jessica Prout, of Jessica Prout Nails, about her creative flair and love for all things nail art! In 2011, I stopped hairdressing, as it became something that no longer excited me. I had already trained in nails previously so continued my training in nearly all the Georgie…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Natasha Jasmine Payne of NailsBloodyNails
Scratch chats to Natasha Jasmine Payne, of NailsBloodyNails, about her love for her job as a nail tech and the endless creativity in the industry… What is it about nails that has you hooked? I absolutely love that no set will be the exact same as the last, and…
Read MoreCND™ creates statement nail looks for Gareth Pugh’s The Reconstruction
Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail designs. Featuring 13 looks inspired by 13 iconic songs, the collection has been captured in 13 stills and 13 explosive…
Read More#NOWTRENDING Mix & match nails by Lily Snape
Lily Snape, of Beauty Bungalow, shares her passion for one-to-one teaching with Scratch, as well as elaborating on her love for free-hand nail art… I have been in the industry for a total of seven years. I started at college where I qualified in Level 2 & 3 Nail Technology.…
Read MoreSalon System adds 6 shades to Gellux Mini range
Salon System has announced the launch of six fashion-inspired shades to the Gellux Mini collection. The new shades will be replacing Goldmine, Inky Blue, Lavish Lilac, Orange-a-Peel, Silver Mist and Surfs Up. The latest additions to the Gellux Mini range include: Tease Me Teal Pink Punch Once & Floral Rose…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Georgina Ironside of Ginalicious Nails
Scratch catches up with Georgina Ironside of Ginalicious Nails about her life as a nail tech and the importance of personal growth… What is your all-time favourite nail product? My all-time favourite nail product would be Candy Coat – Bubblegum Clean, Prep + Wipe, not only because it smells…
Read MoreDecorate nails with Magpie Beauty Chrome additions
Create a range of nail art with four Chrome additions to the Magpie Beauty Dust range. Boasting a range of metallic and reflective effects, the latest Magpie Beauty Chromes include: Paloma – a golden/bronze/pink effect Juniper – green/blue/purple Tabitha – a golden unicorn effect Primrose – a pink unicorn effect…
Read More#NOWTRENDING Beautiful blue butterflies by Ellie Rama
Ellie Rama, of Nails With Ellie, chats to Scratch about her love for the nail industry and her passion for creativity… I’ve been interested in doing nails ever since my teens. I started out by doing nail art on my friends and family, decorating their nails with funky designs. When…
Read MoreTECH TALK: Sharnleigh White of Nails by Sharnleigh
Scratch chats with Sharnleigh White of Nails by Sharnleigh about her love of nail art and hopes for the future. After years of working in all different types of jobs and always doing nails without being properly taught, I finally made the decision to enrol in college when I…
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