The GelBottle Inc adds 40 nail colours to HEMA-free Paint Gel Polish range
Popular nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has expanded its HEMA-free Paint Gel Polish range from 10 to 50 shades. Formulated so that all clients, including those with HEMA sensitivities, can enjoy a varied colour palette, the collection has been two years in production. The non-shrink and self-levelling formula supports easy…
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Glitterbels launches DreamCure Lamp for nails, combining ‘magical design with utility’
Professional nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched the DreamCure Lamp, featuring light-reflecting technology to optimise the curing process of Glitterbels products. Welcoming its DreamCure Lamp in the signature Glitterbels pink colour, the tool offers a touch of luxe to the nail desk. The raised opening of the lamp prevents pesky scratches,…
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Nail Tech Talk: Lolli Hamilton of Nail Artistry by Lolli
Lolli Hamilton discusses her commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming salon space at Nail Artistry by Lolli, and explores the importance of individuality in the nail community. Formerly a freelance make-up artist, Lolli decided it was time for a career change during lockdown. Enrolling in a range of online…
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Meet the OPI Education Team, Scratch Stars Awards Nail Team of the Year 2023
Consisting of 20 nail professionals, the OPI Education Team is a close-knit group of passionate educators based across the UK, working on a full-time and freelance basis. “As a team, we all very much admire and inspire each other, whether it be creative talent, business acumen, approach with students, attitude,…
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DryBy nail salon unveils masterclass membership & community
Luxurious, Instagrammable and a hub for famous faces (Megan Markle’s bridal nails came courtesy of the brand), DryBy is an established name in the nail industry. With over 150,000 manicures delivered since its formation in 2015, the salon brand has expanded its focus from clients to pros with Studio 74,…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Amanda, Market Harborough
When Amanda Wesley-Smith was applying for work as a dental receptionist in early 2020, she could never have imagined that by the end of the year, she would be a fully-qualified nail technician about to enter yet another national lockdown. “At the beginning of 2020, I accepted a job as…
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CIDESCO endorses NailKnowledge online learning platform
World standard for beauty and spa therapy, CIDESCO International, has approved and endorsed the NailKnowledge virtual learning platform; conceptualised by a team of experts including industry aficionado, Marian Newman BEM. It offers a flexible, interactive and visual way to learn online. Within the NailKnowledge online platform is a diploma that…
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Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros
Achieve success with this planner made for nail pros In 2022, nail educator and business owner, Rebecca Orme launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, aimed to help nail technicians organise their business- and now, it is back with updates to help you achieve success even easier. “I felt after speaking…
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Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily
Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily North Yorkshire-based tech, Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily, chats to Scratch about mobile tekking alongside her studies at university and her passion for creating nail art. “My nail journey began in summer 2020. As a university student who lives at…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire Gemma Hill qualified as a nail technician in 2016, engaging in extensive training with CJP Nail Systems alongside 1-2-1 sessions with other nail technicians. She set up working in a salon, however due to the lockdown in 2020, the salon closed. This encouraged…
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