Salon in the Spotlight: Dolled Up, Suffolk
Dolled Up was established in 2013 by salon owner, Emma Hayes, who took the plunge into the beauty world after being encouraged by her friends. She’d been painting their nails in her spare time, around looking after her two young children, and they recognised her natural skill. “My assistant, Kate…
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Scratch Stars winning salon expands nail services into Harrods
The world’s most famous store has revamped its hair and beauty salon, with Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21 – Townhouse – serving up the nail services. Townhouse, popular with beauty editors and influencers for its Instagram-worthy manicures and nail art, is based on the fifth floor. Clients…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Kimberley Sargent of Nail’d By Kimberley
Scratch chats to Kimberley Sargent of Nail’d By Kimberley about her journey into the nail industry and the importance of always improving your skills… During the first lockdown, I became obsessed with watching nail art tutorials on YouTube and TikTok, whilst always keeping up with the latest trends. I set…
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Need new nail tools? LP Nails has added to its popular range for techs
LP Nails has added The Clippers, The Scissors and The Curette to its popular range of professional nail tools. The brand, created by nail technician, Lucy Pastorelli, has reaped success with The Cuticle Knife, The Cuticle Pusher and The Cuticle Nipper and the three latest additions are following suit; designed for longevity and optimum…
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Want chrome nails? These Gelish Stix will create them in minutes
Take nail finishes to the next level with the handy Chrome Stix from Gelish. Offering an easy and speedy way to add a reflective chrome shine to gel polish manicures, the Chrome Stix are available in six multi-dimensional shades. Chrome Stix are packaged in ready to use, rub-on pens to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Pinks Nail & Beauty Salon, Kingsbury
After working at Pinks Nail & Beauty Salon since 2015, Kate Szabo was given the opportunity to purchase the salon from its previous owner in 2019. “At Pinks, we focus on delivering the highest standard of service, focusing on customising treatments for our customers needs,” Kate explains. “Our whole team…
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THE WINNERS: Scratch Stars Awards 20/21
Following a pandemic postponement & a shift in the judging process – the Scratch Stars Awards winners 20/21 have been announced! The reveals were made live at the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 25 July, held at London cabaret club, Proud Embankment. The evening, hosted by Scratch’s Alex Fox and…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Jenny Boylan of Jenny Boylan Nail Artist
Scratch chats to Jenny Boylan of Jenny Boylan Nail Artist about working abroad and opening her own salon… I trained in a beauty academy in Drogheda County Louth. I trained in acrylic and gel enhancements, gel polish and fibreglass. After college, I continued to do add on courses. I did…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Maci Blanche Nails, Gravesend
Maci Parry began her nail journey in April 2020, and the 18-year-old opened her salon in July of the same year. “It has been tough journey to say the least. I felt that every time I was building up a clientele and getting into the groove of things I was…
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NAIL TECH TALK: Anna-Lena Pickel of Ena
Scratch chats to Anna-Lena Pickel of Ena about expressing herself through nail art and mental health… My training is the typical pandemic nail tech story. In Winter 2020, I got my certificate for manicure and gel manicure at Nails Pro Academy. It also started to become my therapy, my creative…
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