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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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Session nail stylist to open own-name London salon premises

By Helena Biggs | 27 January 2019

Award-winning session nail stylist, Roxanne Campbell, is opening a nail studio in Fulham, London, in February 2019. Located on New King’s Road, a hotspot for high profile shoppers, Roxanne will be delivering luxury nail services for the hands and feet from the premises, which features slick decor, plenty of foliage and decadent…

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Mintel announces sub-zero waste as 2019’s global beauty and personal care trend

By Sophie Nutt | 26 January 2019

Mintel has announced ‘sub-zero waste- as the trend set to impact global beauty and personal care markets in the coming years. Beauty manufacturers, companies and brands will now have to shift to a whole new paradigm when approaching zero waste and sustainability, focusing on every aspect of the supply chain.…

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Illuminate make-up offerings with HD Brows Brow Highlighter

By Sophie Nutt | 25 January 2019

Brighten your make-up services and retail area with the HD Brows Brow Highlighter. This super creamy pencil is easy to use and blend to sculpt and define the brows. Joining the existing Pink Nude shade in the range, this hue is long lasting and leaves a natural and lifted finish.…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 1

By Guest Writer | 25 January 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hello Scratch readers! This year I’m back to share all the glitz and glam that’s created behind the scenes at Dancing On Ice. From full glitter manis to intricate nail art the celebrities…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 20 – 27 January

By Kat Hill | 25 January 2019
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How to choose your next nail course

By Kat Hill | 25 January 2019

Take note – this is the year to make it happen! Selecting a course to book is a commitment, so be sure you’re consider these top tips from the experts… “You will need to know what will be taught on the course, and be sure to think of the type…

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