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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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NAILYMPIA USA 2017 – The Results

By Helena Biggs | 4 April 2017

The first Nailympia USA, hosted by Best Lil’ Nail Show Texas, saw a host of talented techs take to the competition floor. Welcoming techs from all over the world to compete across three divisions in nine categories, head judge Elaine Watson announced the winners at a ceremony on Sunday 2…

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YOURS COSMETICS launches new stamper

By Helena Biggs | 4 April 2017

Yours Cosmetics is proud to introduce its innovative Halo Stamper. Designed to make stamping easier than ever before, this product features a transparent base to allow for full visibility throughout a stamping application. It also has a cover and base to keep the stamping cushion clean, as well as a…

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BIO SCULPTURE launches nude nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2017

In keeping with the new season forecast for barely-there nails, Bio Sculpture has released four new Evo colours in differing shades of nude. Miley – a blushing peach with a vintage pink undertone Jordan – a light camel shade Barbie – a classic soft rose Demi – a dusty taupe…

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REMOVE AGE SPOTS with Accurett for a picture perfect manicure

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2017

Take your manicures to a new level with a helping hand from Cryo Skincare. The company has launched the Accurret device, a handy solution for pigment spot removal. Ideal for the treatment of age spots, pigmentation and solar lentigo, the cryotherapy innovation is fast, effective and safe and procedures take just…

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SIENNA X unveils stylish new packaging

By Kat Hill | 3 April 2017

Sienna X has unveiled a stylish new look to its professional range of tanning solutions. The newly repackaged collection sees seven products, including tanning solutions, barrier cream, tan wipes and an exfoliating spritz – all in elegant rose gold and cream toned branding. “It’s important for the Sienna X brand…

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NAIL TECHS raise almost £5000 for mental health charities

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2017

Sunday 2 April saw the Nailing Mental Health event take place at London’s Intercontinental Hotel at the O2. 300 nail techs gathered to paint the nails of visitors in green, to represent the signature colour of mental health charities. Visitors were charged £5 per file & paint; the proceeds of…

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