The Gel Bottle Destination Dreaming

The Gel Bottle Inc unveils 12 summer nail shades inspired by global destinations

By Helena Biggs | 23 July 2020

While travel is limited due to Covid-19, transport clients to faraway destinations with the summer 2020 gel polish collection from The Gel Bottle Inc. The TGB Destination Dreaming collection is inspired by the travels of TGB founder, Daisy Kalnina, and brings dreams of holidays to fingertips with 12 bold shades.…

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The Gel Bottle Animalia 1200

Animal charities supported by sales of The Gel Bottle’s spring nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 9 March 2020

Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc, is donating proceeds from the sale of its spring 2020 Animalia nail colour collection to selected animal charities. Animalia welcomes nine shades, each inspired by endangered animals or eco issues. Hues include a pastel yellow, Queen Bee, and pearlescent green Amur. “We love…

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Aimee Hamilton Lacquer Lassie Nail Tech

Tech Talk: Lacquer Lassie Aimee Hamilton

By Zoe Wickens | 26 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Aimee Hamilton, to learn more about her industry journey… Aimee Hamilton of The Lacquer Lassie initially became interested in nails when she was about 10 or 11 years old, after stumbling across nail art tutorials on YouTube. “I became hooked,” she says. “I didn’t actually…

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Dancing On Ice

Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 8

By Guest Writer | 26 February 2020

Hey Scratch readers! So this week you will have seen that it’s movie week. Again, the themed weeks are always my favourite – we had a take on the Titanic, a little Jungle Book and even Bridget Jones’ Diary. It was a really manic week with additional recording on the Saturday so it meant hair,…

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nail tech Natacha Botting

Tech Talk: Natacha Botting

By Zoe Wickens | 12 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Natacha Botting, to learn more about her industry journey… Natacha Botting used to work as a receptionist in a local beauty salon, where she would admire all of the client’s nails as they were paying for their treatments. “I decided to train as a nail…

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The Gel Bottle Inc hosts annual meet-up for staff & educators

By Sophie Nutt | 28 January 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc took to Huddersfield to host its annual meet-up for staff and educators. The meet-up took place earlier this month and spanned across two full days and nights, encouraging techs to take some time-out with fellow educators. The #TeamTGB schedule included a jewellery-making workshop, business seminars, speciality…

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Nail Tech Sian Peters' Cactus Design

Tech Talk: Sian Peters

By Zoe Wickens | 22 January 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Sian Peters, to learn more about her industry journey… Sian Peters, nail tech at Halo Hair & Nails in Bearsden, Glasgow began her nail journey began about eight years ago when she completed a Diploma in Nail Technology with NSI in Glasgow. She is…

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The Gel Bottle Art Deco

The Gel Bottle Inc reveals six new nail shades inspired by the 1920s

By Scratch Staff | 11 November 2019

Add sparkle and shimmer to your nail kit with the six new soak off gel polish shades from The Gel Bottle Inc. The Art Deco collection is inspired by the 1920’s so clients can step into the 2020’s in style. Those that purchase the full set will receive a limited…

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Amy Rickaby

MANI MONDAY: Warm celestial

By Sophie Nutt | 4 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Tomorrow evening marks bonfire night, so its only right that this week’s mani Monday makes a subtle nod to the 5th November. This design by talented tech, Amy Rickaby (of @beautyworksbyamy), uses The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB…

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Hayley J Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley J’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 8 October 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, reveals abstract monochrome nail looks have been popular with her client’s recently. “Lately people want to try something a little different and interesting so that their nails create a topic of conversation. That’s why…

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