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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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Nailchemy releases 6pc gel polish range for charity

By Zoe Wickens | 15 March 2020

Nailchemy has teamed up with mental health initiative, Beautiful Minds, to release a six colour gel polish collection. Half of all funds raised from sales of the collection will go to two mental health charities Mind and Papyrus, as well as to the Beautiful Minds initiative to support mental health…

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Conscious consumerism causes rise in demand for organic & natural beauty products

By Sophie Nutt | 14 March 2020

The rise in ‘conscious consumerism’ is thought to have caused a rise in demand for sustainable and ethical products, including certified beauty and wellbeing. The Soil Association Certification Organic Beauty & Wellbeing 2020 report reveals the market for certified organic and natural beauty products in the UK is now worth…

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A Pop of Pink

By Kat Hill | 13 March 2020
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Is your social media content ‘shareable’?

By Sophie Nutt | 13 March 2020

Social media has never been so prevalent in the nail industry. While it can be a minefield and extremely difficult to navigate at times (especially due to the ever-changing Facebook and Instagram algorithms), it can be the make or break of any business. Extending your reach beyond your existing following is one of…

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Cuccio encourages imagination with latest colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 13 March 2020

Cuccio has launched its latest colour collection, Imagine, just in time for the spring season. The eight-piece collection features an array of muted pastel shades ranging from soft mauve to slate grey, encouraging nail styles to roam free. Cuccio Imagine includes the hues: I Wish I Endure I Seek I…

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CND™ adds 15 shades to Shellac™ range

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2020

CND™ has added 15 much-loved Vinylux™ shades to its Shellac™ range of colours. Ideal for clients seeking a longer wear-time, Shellac™ sees easy application thanks to its ergonomic brush, as well as 14+ day nail colour and five minute removal for the client. Scroll down to see the new shades!  Available via…

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