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Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations

By Lilly Delmage | 5 February 2025

All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…

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Life as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences

By Scratch Staff | 5 February 2025

Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition that affects blood circulation to fingers and toes and can cause them to change colour when cold, anxious or stressed. Other symptoms include pain, numbness and pins and needles. Symptoms vary for each individual and may last…

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Meet the Anglesey nail pro transforming trainers using nail art products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 February 2025

“Nail art techniques can be applied in a variety of ways: from customising trainers to dolls, jewellery and even tip jars,” shares Sophie Pritchard, founder of Creative Claws salon and training academy. The North Wales-based nail tech was first encouraged by her husband to transfer her nail art skills to…

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ENTITY reveals new look acrylic range

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2017

The Creative Beauty Group has unveiled a new look for the Entity Acrylic range. The same products, new look, a kit will be available from 15 April with everything the pro needs for treatments. The kit will include various files, NU Bond Non-Acid Primer, UV Top Coat, Fuse Nail Adhesive and Success Nail…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Nicola Cooper

By Kat Hill | 9 April 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicola Cooper fancied a pop of purple for her upcoming Easter break. “I’m currently wearing an overlay on my natural nails using a gel in a opaque pink shade,” Nicola explains. “I buffed and smoothed my nails, before applying two coats of…

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LIGHT UP beauty snaps with handy Novalash fLASHlight

By Helena Biggs | 7 April 2017

Before and after snaps on social media can drive a huge amount of interest – and even bookings –  in the beauty industry, but are your photos top-notch? NovaLash has launched fLASHlight, an on-the-go illuminating lighting system to help you achieve higher quality photographs of lash extensions and more. Designed to highlight…

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COURSE BITES: LCN Elite Diamond Microdermabrasion

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2017

Course Details: This one day course aims to teach the attendee the knowledge required to preform popular Microdermabrasion treatments. You will learn: Health and hygiene Anatomy and physiology Client consultation Contra-indications Microdermabrasion treatment Ultrasound therapy Hot and cold therapy Wellness facial Product knowledge Client aftercare Retail opportunities Requirements: Level Two Beauty Therapy or equivalent required…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Little Luxury, Warrington, Cheshire

By Kat Hill | 5 April 2017

With only four weeks to prepare the salon for its opening before Christmas, owner Kayleigh Marley had a lot of work to do, but the results of Little Luxury stun. With its purple and grey theme, the salon is a tranquil and welcoming space. After the salon’s many guises over…

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How I juggle nail tekking around my family life

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2017

“You just do nails” No, just “doing nails” doesn’t come close. Erica Turley (nee Horton), founder of The Nail Barn, Staffordshire, reveals her journey into the nail industry… I spent years working as a nurse and health visitor. I had worked in healthcare from the age of 16 and knew…

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