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Raynaud's

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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Sophie Pritchard Creative Claws Tech Talk

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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FEEL THE FORCE of CND™’s new SHELLAC™ DuraForce top coat

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2017

CND™ has revealed DuraForce, a super-strong SHELLAC™ top coat, helping to protect weak nails and deliver 14+ days of high performance colour. DuraForce applies and cures in the same way as Xpress5™ and the Original Shellac Top Coat but offers 25% more protection for thin, weak or damaged nails. “CND SHELLAC™ DuraForce Top…

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Miss Lucy's Mani Monday Pink Nails

#MANIMONDAY: Pretty in pink nail art by Miss Lucy’s

By Helena Biggs | 16 January 2017

We were enraptured by this delicate design by Miss Lucy’s, an educator and home salon owner from Leiston. Feature encapsulated hearts and 3D artistry, the design is ideal for brides or Valentine’s Day nails, and we love the feminine shape and additions of pink crystals to really catch attention. Check…

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Eye Make Up Remover

NOUVEAU LASHES unveils make-up remover perfect for retail

By Kat Hill | 15 January 2017

Boost your retail area with Nouveau Lashes Eye Make-Up Remover. Suitable for client to use while sporting lash extensions, the micellar gel remover is enriched with vitamins to condition lashes. The formula is designed to sooth the delicate eye area and leave the skin smooth, moisturised and make-up free. Also suitable…

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MORGAN TAYLOR launches new base coats

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Morgan Taylor has unveiled three new strengthening base coats for soft, brittle nails. The REACTmax™ Nail Strengtheners & Extended Wear Base Coats are available in three different finishes: Original, Satin and Optical Brightener. Featuring Morgan Taylor’s exclusive PolyElastin™ Complex, each formula is 5-FREE and designed to provide nails with strength…

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Skyscraper Nude

NEW SKYSCRAPER gel colours to be released

By Helena Biggs | 14 January 2017

Gel II is to launch its Skyscraper Building Gels in three new shades – Nude, Plush Pink and Extreme Pink. Flexible and lightweight, the building gels feature colour changing inhibitor technology to provide long lasting brightness that resists fading and colour changes over time. What’s more, they also contain unique…

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NEW BEAUTY JOBSITE launches

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2017

Find a Salon Member, a new, ‘one-stop’ jobsite for beauty and hair careers has launched. Aiming to help candidates easily apply for posted positions from all areas of the sector the site matching salons with quality staff. This new  platform focusses only on the beauty and hair sector. Whether employers…

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