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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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Meditation app launched to aid skin woes

By Sophie Nutt | 17 February 2020

Eewee Production, the owner of skincare brand Respekt, has unveiled a beauty-focused meditation app; Beautitation. Designed to be used in conjunction with consumers’ daily skincare routines, the Beautitation meditation techniques are said to reduce stress and, in turn, aid skin woes. On the app, customers can choose from more than…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 2

By Scratch Staff | 17 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 2 The first day of training was led by Marina Bendiuk, who covered Fantasy nail design using gel. Marina started the day by demonstrating how to sculpt an extremely long stiletto nail using gel.  Marina…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 9 – 16 February

By Kat Hill | 16 February 2020
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Jessica adds 3 spring-friendly nail shades to Phenom range

By Zoe Wickens | 16 February 2020

A trio of new shades in the Jessica Phenom Sweet Talk collection has been launched for the spring season. The new Vivid Colour hues are the candy pink crème U Had Me at Hello, the baby blue crème Smooth Talker and the sparkling grape opalescent Tell Me More. These new…

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Brillbird Educator Training, Tenerife 2020: Day 1

By Scratch Staff | 16 February 2020

Michelle Brookes, Brillbird educator, reveals the tales from the brand’s trip to Tenerife for educator training… Day 1 I woke up bright and early, ready to set off to Tenerife from Doncaster airport for Brillbird Educator Training 2020.  With my kit pack and ready, I arrived at the airport with…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea Tipper, Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire

By Sophie Nutt | 16 February 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea Tipper, of Beauty by Chelsea at Aspire, wears an on-trend cow print nail design. “To create these nails I used CND Shellac in Cream Puff, as well as Born Pretty’s Black Stamping Polish with a MoYou London Stamping Plate.…

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