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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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What is CPD?

By Kat Hill | 8 January 2019

You are responsible for your own personal development and this should be kept track of via a CPD log. This record should act as evidence of your development over the year, be correct and up-to-date, while meeting the requirements of their professional body or association, according to the The CPD…

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Create overlays & French looks with IBD Control Gel

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2019

IBD has introduced a pro-hybrid gel that ‘conquers the complexities of hard gel and acrylics in a simple, premixed tube.’ Control Gel is an LED/UV compatible formula for overlays and extensions. Use with the Control Gel Solution and IBD Control Gel Brush to create such styles with ease. Self-levelling, it…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen M Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 8 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen M Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, has revealed that alternative festive designs have been favoured by her clients this season: throwing out the greens and reds. “Not everyone whats red, gold and green nails at Christmas. These…

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Louella Belle appoints new head of education

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Louella Belle has announced the appointment of Bryony Cocksedge as head of education. With 11 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Bryony started her career as a spa therapist before working as a nail technician, developing her skills to then become a full time educator for OPI. Bryony has taught in…

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Rose B Nails

MANI MONDAY: Dreamy dusk

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Pushing aside those Monday blues this week is this dreamy design by ROSE B, of @rosebnails on Instagram, which has left us yearning for lighter, warmer Summer evenings – even if it is only the 7 January… The…

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Nail Styles of the Week: 30 December – 6 January

By Kat Hill | 6 January 2019
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