The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 3
Well it’s all coming together now! I can see my vision becoming a reality and the academy opening is all very exciting, however I think we’ve hit a bit of a brick wall due to tiredness. Working all week then spending the weekends at the academy is taking its toll.…
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NovaLash UK appoints two new educators
NovaLash UK has appointed two new educators to increase the brand’s presence and reach across the country. The area of Northern Ireland will now see Katy Steele offering training for Classic Lash services. Katy will be based in her salon Purple Lashes, located just outside of Belfast. Zoe Fletcher will…
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Techs scoop Crystal Nails absolute international master educator accolade
Two talented techs have achieved Crystal Nails absolute international master educator status. Crystal Nails hosted international educator training in January this year in Budapest, seeing a five-day intensive course. Techs who scored higher than 70% in the course then went on to take part in the second step of the…
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The journey to opening my first nail academy – Part 1
Hey everyone! I’m super excited to make my return to blogging for Scratch magazine, where I’ll reveal my journey to opening my own premises. Some may call me crazy for taking this leap I’m sure, but with work load demands, I’m finally about to feel the fear. I have recently…
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The Gel Bottle Academy celebrates birthday with super training offers
The Gel Bottle Inc. is commemorating the first birthday of its Brighton Academy with offers on its training courses. Dubbed as ‘amazing nail industry education combined with business tips and a super fun atmosphere’, the courses are ideal for those looking to ‘propel their career’. Offers are available for a…
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Lash Perfect conducts training in India
Lash Perfect India has partnered with VLCC academies to offer Lash Perfect Lash Lift training. The training, which took place in January, gave trainees the chance to learn the techniques behind the natural lash enhancement treatment that offers lifted lashes in 30 minutes. Lash Perfect India has partnered with VLCC academies,…
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OPI promotes Belinda Price to enhance nail education offerings
Esteemed nail aficionado, Belinda Price, has been promoted within her role at OPI education to help implement the brand’s new education strategy. Belinda, who scooped the Scratch Star Award for Educator of the Year 2014, is now OPI educator and capability co-ordinator, which sees an increased focus on the education…
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Focus on expanding beauty services with Nouveau Lashes training
Embrace demand for lash services by training with Nouveau Lashes, the multi-award winning lash brand that offers a variety of treatment options. With 10 training academies across the UK, you can choose to train in the likes of: LVL This one-day course teaches you how to lift lashes without the…
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Combining fashion nails & photography at a workshop in Herts
I was invited to join a photographic workshop at the Herts Academy of Beauty in Ware, Hertfordshire, hosted by educator & session stylist Jennie Nippard. The workshop was presented by Marian Newman, well known for her fashion nails & photographic work, and the event offered eight places for nail professionals who…
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Louella Belle appoints new head of education
Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before working as a nail technician, developing her skills to then become a full time educator for OPI. Bryony has taught in…
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