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Nail Tech Endometriosis

Endometriosis Awareness Week: ‘I was heartbroken and scared of losing my nail business’

By Lilly Delmage | 2 March 2025

Scratch chats to Andover nail tech, Jo Bennett, about her experiences suffering with chronic condition, endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition which targets the uterus, causing tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow outside of it. Common symptoms include, but aren’t limited to, severe pelvic pain and extreme…

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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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Gemma Lambert Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Gemma Lambert, The Nail Team

By Kat Hill | 14 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Today’s the day! We’re sharing the love with this beautiful design by Gemma Lambert, owner of The Nail Team. Gemma offers a literal nod to Valentines Day with wording on the ring…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dana Squibb, Dana Squibb – Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 13 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dana Squibb, nail artist, revealed that grey designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think grey has been popular because it’s a neutral colour that provides a great background for nail art. It goes with absolutely everything…

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Terri Eaton Nails Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Terri Eaton

By Kat Hill | 12 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Terri Eaton created pretty purple design featuring sweetheart tip feature nails. Using Gelish hue Picture Perfect as her base, Terri then added sparkle to her design with Magpie Beauty nail glitter in…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Toria McLaughlin-Stickland

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Toria McLaughlin-Stickland wanted to brighten up the winter weather with some jazzy and colourful nail art. “These nails were created with acrylic and the nail art was hand painted in gel. “I created them because of the dull weather we’ve…

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Hannah Foreman Nails Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Hannah Foreman

By Kat Hill | 11 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! We’re seeing hearts! Hannah Foreman adds hand painted nail art to this manicure. Using shades from the Gel Bottle Inc, Hannah combines silver and red in this cute design. See more of Hannah’s…

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Kerry Walsh Valentines Day

VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 10 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty created the pretty design in a variety of pink tones. Perfect for any sweetheart, the design see the combination of rosy florals and glittered hearts in…

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