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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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Nail Styles of the Week: 6 – 13 January

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2019
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Dancing on Ice cast pampered by HD Brows & Nouveau Skin Therapy

By Kat Hill | 13 January 2019

HD Brows headed back to the Dancing on Ice studios for the second year to provide a backstage treat for this year’s dancers. Lead Brow Stylist Jamie Long was on hand to ensure both celebrities and professional’s brows were as groomed before they look to the ice for the first…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 13 January 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a bold look seeing bright pink hues and a white diamond feature nail teamed with embellishments and lashings of glitter. “I created this design using Pink-a-holic, which is my all time favourite pink,…

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Top up your tool kit with Candy Coat

By Kat Hill | 12 January 2019

Top up your tekking kit with Candy Coat’s range of nail care tools. Made from stainless steel, the range sees a variety tool for nail services. Available in a Candy Coat’s iconic pink colouring, the tool are also available in luxurious gold and rainbow effect colour ways. The range sees three…

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Missy Dunning on finding self confidence and her love of Pure Nails

By Kat Hill | 12 January 2019

How did you get into the nail industry? I’ve always had an interest in the beauty industry but lacked the confidence when I was younger to pursue it. However, in recent years I found myself working in the education sector and mentoring young people to find their passion and pursue…

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Cuccio UK welcomes two new educators

By Kat Hill | 11 January 2019

Cuccio UK has welcomed two new educators to its team. Katerina Kyriacon and Rachael Rowley completed an extensive, 3-day programme to meet the requirements. Liz Richards, national sales and education manager, along with educator, Charlotte Davies put them through their paces. Successfully completing the programme, Katerina and Rachael will now be…

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