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Raynaud's

Life as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences

By Scratch Staff | 25 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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Ashford beauty salon: how exceptional customer service creates relaxing client experiences

By Lilly Delmage | 15 February 2025

Sarah Webb, owner of Bella’s Little Nail Boutique, takes pride in her standout beauty services, which place an emphasis on the client experience. Working in customer service for over 20 years, Sarah knows how to offer clients an exceptional appointment. She explains: “My clients receive a coffee and biscuits, and…

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Get inspired: Nail pro, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her journey to dominating the nail industry

By Lilly Delmage | 9 February 2025

Natural nail specialist, OPI educator, salon manager & multi-award winner, Lucy Price-Marshall, shares her career story and how she balances various industry roles… Tell us about your journey into the nail industry… While I was at school, I worked at my mum’s nail salon, Nailspa in Huddersfield, on Saturdays, assisting…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Bailey Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 1 January 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals tartan accent nails have been very popular with her clients over the winter season. “Tartan accent nails have been so popular this winter: I have no idea where it has come from…

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MANI MONDAY: New Year’s Eve

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2018

Begin the week (or in this case – the year) the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Happy New Year! Many clients will be heading out tonight to celebrate the clock striking midnight, seeing in the year of 2019 with family and friends. New Year’s Eve is…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kirsty Coltman, Glamour and Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kirsty Coltman, of Glamour and Nails, wears a nail design seeing lilac, berry and violet hues, finished with Swarovski Crystals. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems Acrylic in Blackberry, Venetian Violet, Plush Berry, Lilac Quartz and Clear alongside…

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Tales of working as a nail tech while pregnant

By Scratch Staff | 29 December 2018

Celebrity nail tech, Amy Ganney, reveals her experience of working while expecting a baby – and how she now juggles work with motherhood… “Working while pregnant was challenging as I suffered with sickness regularly, but I had to continue working as I knew I would need some time off when…

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Hayley Winder Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 25 December 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty, says clients have been opting for Christmassy colour combinations and sparkles. “My clients like the classic red but don’t want obvious Christmas colours, so they are not all walking around…

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MANI MONDAY: Starry night

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from…

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