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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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Raynaud's

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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Sophie Pritchard Creative Claws Tech Talk

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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How to look after your posture when pedicuring

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2019

When carrying out pedicures, it is import to ensure you’re also looking after yourself and your posture. Here, we reveals some tips to consider… Consider a footstool with a back rest for yourself that is adjustable in height to help see your back straight and supported. When using the stool,…

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Treatwell

Treatwell & SumUp reveal payment process partnership

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2019

SumUp​ and ​Treatwell have announced a new partnership that will digitisation of the payment process for Treatwell Partners – beauty businesses working with the online beauty and hair booking service. With the partnership, payments can be now taken via the Treatwell Connect app and processed by SumUp. The digitalisation also…

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Jodie Walley Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 29 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie Walley, Nail Artist & Educator, reveals metallics have been popular with her clients recently. “I think the metallic look is so popular as it’s on trend and looks so effective! January is a dull month and my clients…

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Bobs Burgers

MANI MONDAY: Bob’s Burgers

By Sophie Nutt | 28 January 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! If you’ve ever watched the programme Bob’s Burgers then you will be just as obsessed as we are with this inspired design. The American sitcom follows Bob Belcher and his family as they run a burger restaurant – aptly named…

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Bio Celebration

Bio Sculpture celebrates 8 inspirational women with nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 28 January 2019

Bio Sculpture International is marking 30 years in the nail business with the Evo Celebration collection. The eight shades of Evo by Bio Sculpture brush-on gel celebrate eight exceptional Bio Sculpture women. One of the shades has been named René after the brand’s UK distribution founder, René Lipsitz, who sadly passed away…

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Katie Ru Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 27 January 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, wears a red tip fade design with hand painted patterns to create a chic look on an almond nail. “I created this gorgeous design using The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB in Baby as…

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