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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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Update your L&P products with 1/3rd off Cuccio UK systems

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2019

Cuccio UK is offering 1/3rd off all its L&P acrylic products from January to March, including: Revolution Ultra Clear Nudecrylics Coloured acrylic powders & pigments Accessories (including forms, primers, brushes) Cuccio’s two core systems are Revolution and Ultra Clear. “Both the Revolution and Ultra Clear powders are finely milled three…

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Lash-filled fun with Michelle Keegan

By Sophie Nutt | 13 February 2019

Last night I was invited to the Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard, London, to enjoy an evening of celebration with the Nouveau Lashes UK team. Trade and consumer press, as well as a handful of influencers, were invited to the Penthouse Suite at the hotel where the brand made the…

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AW19 Fashion Week nail looks

By Scratch Staff | 13 February 2019

Take a peek at the nail designs and looks from autumn/winter 2019 Fashion Week shows across the globe…

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Morgan Taylor creates ‘frosty glam’ manicures for Rodarte AW19

By Helena Biggs | 13 February 2019

Rodarte presented a collection inspired by films and musicals from the 1930s to 70s for its autumn/winter 2019 showcase in LA. Glittering ensembles were shown off down the runway, with fun flashes of lettering, hearts and flowers – punctuating a chic 70s glam look. Make-up and nails ranged from bold…

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Techs scoop awards at Brillbird annual meeting

By Sophie Nutt | 12 February 2019

The Brillbird team came together to enjoy an annual meeting, celebrating the brand’s successes over the past year and the achievements of it’s techs. “Across the country our lives are all so busy running salons, training centres and keeping our own continued development and training progressing,” says Liliya Moss, owner…

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Top tips for nailing it backstage at Fashion Week

By Scratch Staff | 12 February 2019

Fashion Week is nearly upon us, and if your skills will see you secure a stint backstage as a nail stylist, follow these words of wisdom from fellow pros… KNOW YOUR LEAD “While assisting at Fashion Week, you are there on behalf of the lead session stylist and your work…

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