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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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FABY TO REVEAL latest collection in Italy this weekend

By Helena Biggs | 15 March 2017

Check out Faby’s stunning spring/summer collection, I’m Faby, and the pretty Nature collection at Cosmoprof Bologna this weekend. The brand’s home country plays host to the Faby Italia team, as well as its UK distributors, Palm Extra, on stand in Hall 36, Booth F5/G6 for some very exciting new launches. To…

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BEAUTFUL BROWS unveils handy kit

By Kat Hill | 15 March 2017

A fab retail item, Beautiful Brows Kit transforms your clients’ brows in seconds. Each kit contains smudge-proof eyebrow powder, easy-to-use eyebrow shapers in six sizes, a duo applicator brush, illuminating eyebrow highlighter, highlighter brush, soft grip tweezers and a magnifying mirror; all in a handy compact case. There are a variety…

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How to take a great nail photo

By Katie Barnes | 14 March 2017

Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on making the most of your nail snaps… Taking good photographs of your nail work can increase your chances of being featured in publications and grow your clients and social media following. The quality of your photographs can show the difference between an amateur and professional nail technician. You don’t need…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Chantelle Crerand, Chantelle’s Pretties

By Kat Hill | 14 March 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nails desks. With Beauty and Beast released this week, clients and techs alike have been swept up in the Disney mania! Chantelle Crerand – of Chantelle’s Pretties – has found her clients have been asking for magical manis – thanks to…

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Sarah Vernon Cowell Nude Nails

#MANIMONDAY Nude nails with a fancy twist

By Helena Biggs | 13 March 2017

Nude nails never go out of style – and we love how Sarah Vernon-Cowell has funked up these enhancements with a bit of bling and 3D sculpting. Elegant and ideal for transitioning from day to night, diamante detailing and touches of sparkle really attract attention. What’s more – check out the…

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BEGIN A love affair with the Cherish by Mii make-up range

By Helena Biggs | 13 March 2017

Gerrard International has revealed Cherish by Mii, its new season make-up collection. Designed to inspire clients to cherish themselves and sashay into spring with the perfect pout, the collection features a palette of natural harmonising tones and metallic highlights. The new products include a Couture Eye Colour compact, infused with…

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