Nail Tech Talk: Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales
After leaving her job as a horse riding instructor due to a life-changing diagnosis of an invisible illness, Lauren Mitchell of Phenomenail Wales opens up about how becoming a nail technician helped her regain confidence and purpose. “I had acute onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, known as IIH, so I went…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Shara Lise Nail Designer, Bristol
Determined to continue to pursue her dreams of being a professional nail artist despite her battle with cancer, luxury manicurist and acrylic specialist, Shara Lise Taylor, shares the story of her salon and nail journey. Qualifying in 2017, Shara has continued to hone her skills as a nail tech with…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie
Lover of seasonal nail styles and minimalist designs, Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie, shares her career story with Scratch and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail industry. Leaving school at 16, Jodie knew that she wanted to pursue beauty since her early teens. “I went straight…
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Get set for spring nail styles with Glitterbels’ Pretty Pastel collection
Add pops of pastel to nail designs this spring with Glitterbels‘ Pretty Pastel Unbelievabel Gel collection. With six highly pigmented pastel shades, the Pretty Pastel collection can be used as gel paints for detailed springtime nail designs and styles, or for full-colour application on artificial nails. The shades include: Peachy…
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Nail Tech Talk: Sophia Stanley of Mama Mani Nails
Natural nail specialist & mother of two toddlers, Sophia Stanley, reveals her child-friendly nail space and why adding a play area has enticed a greater clientele. Affectionately titled ‘Mama Mani Nails’, Sophia Stanley’s business operates from her home in Walsall, with a focus on services that can be enjoyed by…
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Nail Tech Talk: Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails
With a passion for art and big dreams for the future of her beauty business, Oxfordshire-based tech, Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails, works from her home studio, offering hand-painted nail art to clients. “I was originally attracted to the nail industry because of the nail community. When I got…
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Nail Tech Talk: Anta Wilkins of Nails2Empress
Mobile and freelance nail artist, Anta Wilkins of Nails2Empress shares her career progression with Scratch, and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail industry. Since gaining her City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in 2018, Anta continued to further her education, training with Glitterbels and Marie Nailz. She…
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The 10 Valentine’s Day nail designs you need to try in 2023
Valentine’s Day offers endless nail style opportunities, and 2023’s trends are more versatile than ever. Expect to see toned-down, low-key looks in neutral hues trending alongside bright, bubblegum pink tips and eye-catching 3D designs. What’s more, nails are proving to be the ultimate Valentine’s Day accessory, with research by Beauty…
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Bring 00s nostalgia to clients’ nails with HONA’s That’s Hot art gel collection
Home Of Nail Art, known as HONA, unveils its Y2k-inspired art gel collection, That’s Hot, taking its Detail Paint product range to over 15o shades. The HONA Detail Paint art gels offer a smooth, even consistency with medium viscosity, suiting intricate designs and French manicures, or working alone as a…
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Nail Tech Talk: Hannah Miles of Nails By Han
Sheffield-based tech, Hannah Miles of Nails By Han, sits down with Scratch to share her nail journey and her 2023 career goals. Hannah’s interest in nails was sparked at around 13 or 14 years old, doing her own nails after school. She rekindled her love for nails during lockdown. “Like…
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