What to do when you suspect a nail product allergy
Itching; redness; swelling; nail separation; burning; peeling or blistering are all ways that your body is telling you that something is wrong. While recognising an allergy is important, it is equally essential that you know what to do afterwards. However minor the symptoms may appear, if client or tech begins…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, reveals modern French tip designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This nail design has been popular, especially on social media, due to some celebrities wearing coloured tips…
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MANI MONDAY: Soft sunflowers
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A sunflower is enough to brighten anyone’s day and this nail design is certainly brightening ours here at Scratch HQ. This design comes courtesy of talented tech, Laura Easby, and features a marbled autumn-ready red wine hue alongside hand…
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Powder nails to perfection with new Dipt nail shades
Dipt has added three stunning shades to its dipping powder portfolio to commemorate the autumn/winter season. The powders, when used with the complete Dipt system, offer a speedy, strong nail colour solution that lasts up to three weeks. The shades are: Laughter – a bright coral red, encouraging the wearer…
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Why regular training is so important in the beauty industry
Dave Horton of ABT Insurance outlines why continued professional development is so important in the beauty industry… The start of another academic year represents, to me, the opportunity to start a new training course or improve a skill set. Of course, we can undertake training at any time throughout the…
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Sign up & show support for Nail Breast Cancer campaign
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to particularly note the most common cancer in the UK; one that claims the lives of around 11,500 UK citizens each year. With over 99% of cases affecting women, the nail industry, as largely female dominated, can greatly assist in raising…
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Prepare for autumn with Cuccio’s Bella Natura nail shades
Cuccio has unveiled its autumn nail colour collection, inspired by the raw, organic pigments found in nature’s elements of earth, wind and fire. Bella Natura features eight shades, available in both Cuccio Colour lacquer and Cuccio Veneer gel polish formulas, dependent on the desired wear time. Shades range from the…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals beautiful bridal nails with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I was asked to do this design by a client that is getting married but who doesn’t…
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Embrace autumn with new Light Elegance Buttercream gels
Light Elegance has sought inspiration from Japan and the gentle shift from sun and sea to fires and leaves for its latest Buttercreams nail shades. Shibui offers ‘a calming yet rich and captivating colour palette’ and includes six gels: Downward Dog: A calming cream burnt orange. Mantra Mauve: Not too…
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Marilyn Monroe inspires second Gelish & Morgan Taylor collection
Gelish and Morgan Taylor have introduced a second, and equally fabulous, collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The Forever Marilyn collection for autumn will see six new elegant shades – inspired by ‘Marilyn’s classic Hollywood beauty and effortless glamour’ and ‘the natural beauty and charisma that she always exuded’. Available in…
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