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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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Sara Wilfred

WHAT I’M WEARING: Sara Wilfred, Sara’s Nail Boutique

By Sophie Nutt | 26 November 2017

Staying true to the festive season, Sara Wilfred, of Sara’s Nail Boutique, created this merry mani for herself using Lecenté glitter. “I thoroughly enjoyed doing this set of Acrylic sculpt enhancements. Sculpting is my favourite because I love the elegant shapes that can be achieved. “To create these beauties I…

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Diana Pajeva

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Diana Pajeva, Diana’s Nail Art

By Sophie Nutt | 21 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Diana Pajeva, of Diana’s Nail Art, revealed that reds are increasing in popularity as Christmas draws ever-closer. “With the upcoming holiday season, red is becoming more and more popular among my clients. The colour red adds some brightness and pops…

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Emma Atkinson

WHAT I’M WEARING: Emma Atkinson

By Sophie Nutt | 19 November 2017

Emma Atkinson gave her nails some TLC with this glamorous mani, perfectly fitting with the festive season. “I sculpted a thin layer of clear acrylic using NSI Attraction Crystal Clear Powder on all of the nails and pinched. I then created the extended nail bed with NSI Attraction Peach Blush…

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Emma Clark

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Emma Clark, Emma Louise Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 14 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup & Beauty, revealed that autumnal floral designs has been popular with her clients recently – matching high street fashion trends. “This design has been very popular this autumn as floral patterns are huge…

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Sherrine Jermy

WHAT I’M WEARING: Sherrine Jermy, Sherrine’s Sparklies

By Sophie Nutt | 12 November 2017

Sherrine Jermy, of Sherrine’s Sparklies in Mansfield, incorporated the popular cat eye effect into her nail design for an understated glam look. “I sculpted these nails with Milan from Ink London’s Acylink range, mixing in with the brand’s Additions Bonnie. I used Indigo Nail’s Cat Eye Gel Brush in Game Over for…

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Keron Finney Trending Tuesday

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Keron Finney , Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 7 November 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desks! Keron Finney, owner of Fin-esse Hair, Nails and Beauty revealed that the marble effect nail design has been popular with her clients recently. “The design was achieved by double or triple dipping the acrylic bed and using it wet,…

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