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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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What the new £20 bank note means for your business

By Zoe Wickens | 20 February 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has issued a notice to beauty salons stating that the Bank of England will be introducing a new polymer £20 bank note from 20 February. The design features British painter, JMW Turner, as well as two windows and a two-colour foil for the…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 4

By Scratch Staff | 19 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 4  Today, we enjoyed training in 3D & 4D techniques courtesy of educator, Karina Frias, using a mix of 3D Forming Gel and builder gels. We started the day by creating a 3D Fairy using…

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Salon System’s product picks for National Lash Day

By Scratch Staff | 19 February 2020

Did you know that 19 February sees National Lash Day? Whether, your client adores their lashes long and luscious or they prefer a natural lash, Salon System educator and lash expert, Ruth Atkins, share her top picks…   Lashes in a flash “Nautralash has your clients covered with the LashLux Mink Style…

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Tech Talk: Carly Reilly of Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire

By Zoe Wickens | 19 February 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Carly Reilly, to learn more about her industry journey… Carly Reilly has been working in the nail industry since the age of 17. “It’s been nearly 20 years since I became self-employed and I still have just as much passion, if not more, for the…

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London Fashion Week AW20: Nude nail hues @ Oh Polly

By Kat Hill | 19 February 2020

Julie Bryan and her team tended to the nails of 15 models at the London Fashion Week showcase for women’s online fashion retailer, Oh Polly. Held at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in Whitehall, London, the presentation saw celeb attendees including Lauren Goodger, TOWIE‘s Kelsey Stratford and Ella Rae Wise, as…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 3

By Scratch Staff | 18 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 3  The education team woke early as today’s itinerary saw plenty of training and exams. Luckily, I’ve been sharing a room with Brillbird UK founder, Liliya Moss, and she’s an early riser, so I have…

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