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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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9 salon hygiene product musthaves

By Scratch Staff | 10 March 2020

With Coronavirus spreading across both UK the globe at a rapid rate, ensure your practises & procedures protecting both you and your clients as much as possible.  Check out these handy salon hygiene products… Read more about in-salon practices here. 1 The Edge Nails Hand Sanitiser 75% Alcohol www.edgenails.co.uk 2 Mundo Multi…

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Offer spring-ready nails for clients with 3 pretty Dipt shades

By Zoe Wickens | 10 March 2020

Dipt has introduced three additional shades to its powder collection for spring. Queen is a sheer light pink with glitter; designed to make anyone feel like a queen with its sheer light pink sparkle. Limitless is a vibrant primrose yellow, produced to inspire wearers to feel like the possibilities are…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Leahy, Too Glam To Give A Damn

By Sophie Nutt | 10 March 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals the classic French manicure has been popular with her clients recently. “I normally try and put people off having a French manicure, however after being inspired by some amazing…

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Bio Sculpture Evo launches two new bases

By Sophie Nutt | 10 March 2020

After five years in development, Bio Sculpture Evo has added two new bases to it’s range; Flex and Contour. Evo Flex Base Gel Ideal for short, normal or soft nails Boasts exceptional adhesive properties for long wear Ideal for building the upper arch Cures in 60 seconds Low odour Can…

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How to take nail art designs to the next level

By Scratch Staff | 9 March 2020

Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month:  Nancy Janssen reveals how to elevate nail artistry About Nancy Nancy’s nail career started in around 2011, and she claims to have been ‘living and breathing nails’ ever since. She has scooped various podium…

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Naomi Taylor: Why I love the fibreglass system

By Scratch Staff | 9 March 2020

Here Naomi Taylor shares her love of the fibreglass system – and why you should consider adding it to your kit… Where do I start? I believe fibreglass has well and truly earned its place in the nail world; it is such an important skill for the nail professional. Sadly, people…

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