Home Of Nail Art: How to excel with HONA’s nail education programme
Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, was founded in May 2020 by husband and wife duo, Michael Henson and Charlotte Henson, a nail technician herself. In their mission statement, the pair share their goals to educate, inspire and empower the nail community. Home Of Nail Art has expanded to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Envy Stanley, Perthshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Envy Stanley, Perthshire When Sarah Smith reached the age of 52, she decided to take the plunge and retrain as a nail technician, having always had a passion for nails. She qualified in February 2022, taking on her first clients in March in the spare…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jade Barnes. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by ‘October’s birthstone, the opal’ in the bid to win a prize from Izabelle Hammon. Judged by Scratch’s news…
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Nail Tech Talk: Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech
Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech is a nail artist specialising in hand painted designs, based at Nuneaton salon, Inspired Nails Beauty & Aesthetics. Sitting down with Scratch, she divulges the details of her career highlights and shares her top tips for aspiring techs. “I would say my signature nail…
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Be ‘Fashion Forward’ with Izabelle Hammon’s 6 AW22 nail shades
Izabelle Hammon has released the Fashion Forward collection; six stylish shades for autumn/winter available in Calgel and Pro Colour. Delivered in eco-friendly packaging which is reusable and fully recyclable, the elegant and on-trend hues are vegan-friendly and cruelty free. The shades in the Fashion Forward collection are: Alla Moda –…
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Nail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails
Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating character nail art. Some of my most popular and recognisable designs are anime related,” Angela reveals. “However, I do love…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired by ‘Lovely Lilies’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch’s news & features writer, Callie…
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Nail stylist spills key looks from NYFW for spring/summer 2023
Celebrity nail expert, Pattie Yankee, and her nail team headed to New York Fashion Week to lend their skills to spring/summer 2023 design showcases, using Yankee’s own brand of nail lacquer, PYPolish. From clean and classic nude nails to graphic lines and NFT-inspired designs, check out some of the nails…
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My Other Life: Rebecca Evans of Gel Nails By Becca
Scratch chats to Rebecca Evans, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Gel artist and nail tech, Rebecca Evans, works part-time as a qualified dental nurse alongside running her nail business, Gel Nails By Becca. She began an apprenticeship in dental nursing in…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Raisa Beauty, Nottingham
Andreea Dulgheru’s journey into the industry began from her husband encouraging her to pursue her passion in nails. After gaining her diploma in May 2020, Andreea set up her home salon when she moved house in December of the same year. “Like any beautician, I am dreaming about expanding and…
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Nail Championships 2022: The results
Nail stylists battled it out across six categories in the Nail Championships on 25-26 September, held at Professional Beauty North, Manchester. With categories to suit each skill level from student to nail professional to educator, the Nail Championships were administered by The FNP and allow techs the opportunity build their…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training
Scratch chats to Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training about reaching her latest career milestone and her goals for her future in the nail industry… “My signature nail style is definitely salon style acrylic design – acrylic marbling and 3d flowers will always have my heart! “I’m…
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Embody the elegance of Rome with Entity Beauty’s autumn 2022 collection
Bring the sophistication of Rome to your fingertips with Entity Beauty’s When In Rome Collection. Available in matching gel, lacquer and dip systems, this Italy-inspired collection offers six stand-out shades for autumn 2022. The shades are: Going To The Piazza – Burnt orange shimmer Carpe Diem Baby! – Dusty blue…
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Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art
Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Niche Hair & Beauty, Nottingham
Established in 2012, Jade Miller took over Niche Hair & Beauty in 2016. “We relocated during the 2021 lockdown, to a ground floor premises, reopening with a new logo, new look and with a bang.” “Niche is unique due to our diversity,” Jade reveals. “We provide a relaxed, non-uniformed atmosphere,…
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