May the fox be with you: 20-minute Chroma Ink masterclass with Sam Biddle exclusively created for Scratch
Nail artist Sam Biddle of Be Inspired has created a new, fresh & exclusive to Scratch 20-minute video masterclass on how to use the latest alcohol inks from Chroma Ink. (Scroll to the bottom of page for the video tutorial.) Watch here and see how quite simply by working step…
Read MoreFirst Leoko Cre8tive Cup launches to bring nail techs, artists & brands closer together #collaboratedonthate
The Leoko Cre8tive Cup has been created by nail tech, Leona Ko-Nkengmo with the support from her Cre8tive Collective team. “This competition is the starting point in to movement that my team and I want to start to tackle the horrendous issue of bullying within the beauty and hair industry,”…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the founder of Glitzy Tips
Joanne Jones worked within the nail industry for 19 years as a salon owner and an educator before founding her own nail product range ‘Glitzy Tips’ in 2020. After previously working as a marketing professional before entering the nail industry, Joanne found herself fascinated by the way nail brands such…
Read MoreMoney Matters: How to protect your nail business & plan recovery
Ria-Jaine Lincoln, aka The Beauty Accountant, reveals how you can capitalise on a boom in clients and protect, enhance & manage your future wealth… Now the beauty industry has reopened, it can be easy to push bookkeeping and accounts to the side. However, you do not want to miss the…
Read MoreGet a taste for technique: new masterclass membership for nail techs
For over a decade Be Inspired Online has been delivering high quality education to thousands of nail pros with its huge catalogue of courses and range of educators. But for those who aren’t ready to invest in a full course yet still want to learn something new each month, then…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt
Scratch chats to Stephanie Holland of Nailin Itt about qualifying as a nail tech during the lockdown and her next career steps… Initially, I started doing nails as a hobby during the first lockdown. It became evident that I had a natural flair for creating nails and especially nail art.…
Read More#NowTrending: Puppy nail art by Amber Green
Scratch chats to Amber Green of Pop Beauty Norwich about the importance of having an all-inclusive studio and how she created this pretty pooch nail art… I trained in 2015 with a brand that I loved. I worked full time and was doing the nails of a few friends, but…
Read MoreAre you ready for the Flower Parade? Welcome 6 Bio Sculpture nail shades
Bio Sculpture has announced the launch of its Flower Parade collection. The collection comprises 6 BioGels with matching Gemini Polishes and Colour Stix, ready for spring and summer manicures. The colours available: Cheery Blossom- a delicate baby pink/nude Happy Hydrangea- a dusty berry pink Popping Petals- multi coloured fine glitter…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth
Scratch chats to Hannah Clayton of Nails by Hannah Beth about winning Best Gel Nails in the UK Hair & Beauty Awards and being yourself in the nail industry… I entered the UK Hair and Beauty Awards because I’ve figured over this last year that if you don’t put…
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