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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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Extend nails with INK London’s SOBIAB handy brush-on gel

By Zoe Wickens | 16 February 2020

INK London has released SOBIAB UV/LED curable base and builder gel, designed to add length to natural nails via sculpting or via the tip & overlay method. The brush-on gel product is available in nine shades; Clear, Clear Pink, Clear Glitter, Cover it, Signature, Signature Glitter, Milky Pink, Milky White…

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Mobile wellness company recruits for beauty pros seeking flexi-work

By Zoe Wickens | 15 February 2020

Freedom Wellness Therapy, a service providing professional, accessible and holistic mobile beauty and wellness treatments, has launched in London. The concept offers a wide range of services including manicures & pedicures, massages, yoga, Pilates, personal training and beauty treatments designed to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of its…

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Nail influencer launches campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’

By Helena Biggs | 15 February 2020

Renowned nail tech and influencer, Celina Rydén, has launched a campaign to ‘Stop The Nail Shaming’ on social media and protect the reputation of nail professionals. In a video on her YouTube channel, she reveals that she has noticed a number a social media groups actively shaming the work of…

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Choosing an insurance provider for nail services

By Sophie Nutt | 14 February 2020

All technicians need public and products liability insurance. This type of insurance is inexpensive and will protect you from most situations involving products, whether as a result of an accident or an allergic reaction, for example. It often covers accidental damage to property and loss of products and tools, and…

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Brits reveal the personal data they’re willing to share with brands

By Sophie Nutt | 14 February 2020

As a nail professional, conducting a thorough consultation with the help of forms for clients is imperative – but how much personal data are clients actually willing to share with you? Specops Software has analysed the latest findings from Mindshare, who surveyed 5,000 Brits to find out the different types…

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Simone Radley shares her top tips for nail competition success

By Sophie Nutt | 14 February 2020

Since immersing herself in the nail industry just three years ago, Simone Radley has stunned the UK nail sector by excelling in industry competitions country-wide and imparting her skills on others in her role as an INK London educator. Enthralled by the excitement, buzz and sense of achievement associated with…

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