Salon in the Spotlight: Cutie Patootie Nails, Fife, Scotland
Claire Watters began her nail journey in 2017, after training in Glasgow. “I finally plucked up the courage to leave my job at Asda and started to take on clients at their home. After doing it mobile for a short time I decided to set up a room at home,…
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NAF! Pro embraces winter nailcare needs with Candy Cane & Winter Spice cuticle oils
NAF! Pro has added two scents to its burgeoning cuticle oil portfolio for winter 2021. Get clients feeling Christmassy and in the mood for festivities with the Winter Spice and Candy Cane oils, available in 30ml dropper bottles and 3.75ml pens, both of which can be retailed. Winter Spice combines…
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Staffordshire nail technician scoops PHAB Service Stars accolade
Cheryl Walker, a nail technician from Dudley, Staffordshire, has been awarded a PHAB Service Star; a measure of service and performance excellence in the hair and beauty sector. The owner of Cheryl’s Nail Design Ltd had her practice assessed rigorously during the process, with the PHAB Service Stars organisation measuring…
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Salon in the Spotlight: CandyMani’s Nails & Beauty, Suffolk
Candice Muddeman began Candymani’s in 2015, working out of her dining room at home, offering gel polish to family and friends. “Last year in lockdown, we started work on a separate nail and beauty studio at the back of our house. We were lucky to have such a generous space,…
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When is a contraindication preventative or restrictive to a nail treatment?
A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could either put you or your client at risk if the treatment was carried out. There are four types of contraindications which are illnesses you will come across. These are viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. Another contraindication would be certain medications…
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UK Black History Month: Honour nail styles & pros
Scratch recognises and honours the UK’s Black History Month by celebrating the work & styles of black nail professionals across the UK and learning more about how black culture has helped shape nail trends today… L&P acrylic nails Although L&P acrylic nails isn’t an invention born exclusively from the black…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails
Scratch chats to Victoria Nichol of Victoria Nichol Nails about the importance of self belief and making progress in her work… “I love that I can create something from nothing. Everything from shaping, filing, colour and the final design – the whole process is incredibly satisfying for me. “There is…
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Bristol nail tech battling breast cancer bravely shares her treatment story
Every October, Bristol based nail tech, Danni Moore, has marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month by painting her nails pink. But this year is different, as she is battling breast cancer. After a lump that Danni thought was caused by breastfeeding was diagnosed as cancer on 1 July 2021, the nail…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Kelly’s Beauty Box, Crawley, West Sussex
Established in 2016 by Kelly Crawley, Kelly’s Beauty Box outgrew its roots as a home salon and expanded into a new premises in May 2021. “Opening our new premises has been very exciting for us. Our aim is to provide the most relaxing and friendly service to all our clients…
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Revealed: 7 top tips for becoming a mobile nail tech
Transitioning from working in a salon or home based setup to a mobile mani lifestyle isn’t just as easy as popping in your car and getting on the road. From having to carry around your kit bag to managing your own finances and ensuring you have the correct insurance, there…
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