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Why it’s important to take care of feet & advice for pedicurists

By Rebecca Hitchon | 18 April 2025

The importance of footcare can be overlooked, particularly during colder weather when feet and toenails tend to be tucked into thick socks and closed-toe footwear. But footcare services are not just beneficial for pedicure season. Foot and toenail issues can arise at any time, and treating them early can prevent…

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9 common nail & skin problems for runners & how to treat

By Scratch Staff | 13 April 2025

Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains nail educator & brand adviser, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some of the most prevalent.…

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3 steps to increase your beauty treatment prices without guilt

By Guest Writer | 12 April 2025

Beauty business mentor, Stevey Powell, shares how she teaches pros to confidently increase their service prices in three steps… The thought of raising your prices can feel overwhelming and downright scary. You can feel guilty and worried about losing clients. But here’s the secret: it’s all about how you frame…

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4 ways to speed up nail services – without compromising on results

By Guest Writer | 7 August 2024

Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year 2024, Kamila Borowiec, shares her advice… Are you ready to take your work to the next level? Let me help you out. By implementing my time-saving tips, you can be more efficient, enhance the overall customer experience and fit in more clients.…

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The 3 things you need to do to attract nail clients

By Jo Tompkins | 6 August 2024

There is so much advice out there about attracting clients, but the process doesn’t need to be complicated or drawn-out. You simply need to be able to do three things successfully: 1. Build an audience of potential clients. There is no point spending hours creating trending TikTok videos or Instagram…

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Looking for a job as a nail technician? Here are 5 tips for nailing the application process

By Michelle Brookes | 5 August 2024

Have you finished your nail course, and are looking for your first job in the professional sector? While many colleges and academies help with employability pointers, here are my top tips to nail your first application: 1. Create your CV. Your CV needs to be up-to-date, and feature information that…

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Feet Poses

6 feet poses to nail pedi photos

By Guest Writer | 4 August 2024

Footlogix, Artistic & Famous Names brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front of the other With the client stood, ask them to put one foot in front of the other. I try…

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Here’s why nail tools discolour & corrode – & how to prevent this

By Katie Barnes | 3 August 2024

Maintaining high-quality nail tools is essential for delivering safe and professional nail services to clients. However, have you ever wondered why some of your nail tools – particularly metal ones – develop discolouration, tarnish and corrosion? Understanding the factors that contribute to these issues can help you prolong the lifespan…

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Tiktok Marketing

TikTok reveals the best marketing practices to grow small and medium businesses

By Lilly Delmage | 2 August 2024

TikTok has released a marketing guide for small to medium businesses (SMBs), to aid growth and help reach brand objectives. If you view TikTok as a marketing minefield, you aren’t alone – but TikTok has revealed some ways to use the platform as a marketing opportunity for businesses. The statistics…

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