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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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Danielle Powers Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Danielle Powers, Danielle Jade Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 21 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Danielle Powers, of Danielle Jade Beauty, reveals that tropical flower designs using the one stroke technique have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been so popular due to being in the peak of holiday…

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Maddy Ayers

MANI MONDAY: You got this

By Sophie Nutt | 20 August 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Sometimes we need creative inspiration for nail work, constantly keeping our fingers on the pulse of new trends and design ideas; this week’s mani Monday, however, brings inspiration in the form of some good, old fashioned motivation.…

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Kerrie Labrum

WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 19 August 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kerrie Labrum, wears striking lime green stiletto design seeing encapsulated glitter and an ombre feature nail. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic Colour Powders in Juicy Green, Zesty Lemon, Honeycomb, Clear Candy and Glitterplanet Pre-Pinched Stiletto…

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Yvonne Tuckley on her love of IBX, perfecting her skills and wacky Instagram profiles

By Kat Hill | 18 August 2018

Tell us about your training… I kicked off my basic training with an independent local organisation and then trained in PolyGel application and e-filing with Nail Harmony UK, and one stroke nail art with Moyra UK.   What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish, PolyGel and CND SHELLAC™ are…

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Celebrity manicurist, Elle, reveals the reasons behind her love for the industry

By Sophie Nutt | 16 August 2018

As a manicure maven to the stars, Elle continues to attract attention on the red carpet with her nail creations. Scratch caught up with Elle to get an insight into the world of the tech trusted to hold the hands of the A-List… Introduced to the beauty industry at a young age,…

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Suzanne Edge Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 14 August 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals designs inspired by the ever-popular mermaid trend have attracted a lot of attention from her clients recently. “This nail design is inspired by the mermaid trend. My client was going on holiday and…

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