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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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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2025

Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…

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WINNER OF Sienna X Strictly Come Dancing competition announced!

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2017

A huge number of entries was amassed for Sienna X‘s competition to win a pair of tickets to the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. The tan brand, which is the official tanning supplier for the tour, had 2 x tickets to give away to one lucky Scratch reader for the…

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SALON SERVICES holds 3 for 2 offer

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2017

Salon Services is offering 3 for 2 across its own range of acrylic products. Valid until 31st January, the deal includes the brand’s acrylic liquid, as well as its acrylic powders in shades White, Brilliant White, Pink and Clear. To take advantage of this offer, visit your nearest Salon Services…

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NAILYMPIA USA competition accepting entries from nail techs worldwide

By Helena Biggs | 21 January 2017

Nailympia, the leading global nail competition run in association with Scratch, is proud to present the first USA edition, set to take place at the end of March in Houston, at The Best Lil’ Nail Show. Entry is being accepted from competitors worldwide in the following competitions, open to licenced…

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ALL THAT Jazz launch new collection

By Kat Hill | 20 January 2017

The final collection marking the marriage of Jazz Christodoulou – the face of All That Jazz – is now available. Entitled Happily Ever After, the four piece lacquer collection features: – Pitter Patter – a black glitter – Tiaras & Tantrums – a sparkling white glitter – Date Night – a purple/red glitter – Picture…

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BRAND YOUR NAIL SNAPS with new logo board

By Kat Hill | 19 January 2017

Polish your professional image and ensure your nail snaps promote your business with the Blackwell Ferris Nail Tech Logo Board. Offering a surface and a back-drop for snaps that’s customisable to you and your business, the board is hard wearing and durable thanks to its bendable plastic material. Printed in full colour…

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MAD BEAUTY unveil Animask Face Masks

By Kat Hill | 19 January 2017

Go wild for Animask Face Masks from Mad Beauty! Perfect as a fun salon retail item, meet the demand for the growing trend of sheet masks. Easy to use, the masks are available in three skin solution variants: Cucumber to cool, revitalise, hydrate and moisturise Rose-water, calming the face for glowing…

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