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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 Vickie Elliott, V Nails UK

By Sophie Nutt | 15 May 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Vickie Elliott, of V Nails UK, reveals that nails with marble feature nails are popular with clients at the moment. “I think this is such a popular design because of the versatility of the colours that can be used.…

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Andrea Chapman Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Andrea Chapman, The Little Nail House

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Andrea Chapman, of The Little Nail House, created a tropical nail look featuring pretty florals after taking inspiration from fellow tech, Nina Park. “I created this set using The Gel Bottle Inc. Builder In A Bottle as an overlay on…

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5 minutes with Oksana Smirnova

By Kat Hill | 12 May 2018

What is your all-time favourite nail product? I love to work with gel products, any kind of gels – be it hard gel, gel polish or 3D gels for artistry. What are your favourite brands to work with? I would have to say my favourite brands are NSI and Perfect Nails.…

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Sara Wilfred Trending Tuesday Nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique

By Sophie Nutt | 8 May 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail & Lash Boutique, revealed that bright and bold summer hues are popular with her clients as the days begin to warm up… “As we draw ever closer to the summer season, my clients are…

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Fruit Mani Monday Nails

MANI MONDAY: Fruity bank holiday

By Sophie Nutt | 7 May 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! The sun is shining, it’s a bank holiday and there is no doubt thousands of BBQ’s being lit across the UK right at this moment. What could be more fitting for this mani Monday than a fruit-ilicious…

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Vicky Cotchin Nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Vicky Cotchin, Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Vicky Cotchin, of Simply Beautiful – Nails & Beauty, displays decadent artistry in her latest acrylic creation featuring dusky pink tones. “I created these nails using all acrylic products from Trilogy Nail Systems and Glam and Glits. I encapsulated glitter…

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