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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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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Hayley Black

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Hayley Black created this devilishly detailed design! Using Nail Gaga products, Hayley combines black, white and red shades with create a striking effect with…

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Lydia Champion

WHAT I’M WEARING: Lydia Champion, Paint Me Pretty by Lydia at The Little Beauty Box

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lydia Champion has been wearing this super seasonal design. “To create this look, I started with Gelish colour, Seal the Deal,” Lydia reveals. “I then used some foil nail art on the tacky layer. To get the desired effect, I used…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Kayleigh Green, Polish 2 Perfection

By Kat Hill | 21 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Kayleigh Green, of Polish 2 Perfection, created this design featuring ghoulishly gory drips. Kayleigh created the look with Akzentz Luxio’s forrest green shade, Fortune, before applying…

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Ruth Dearlove

SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Ruth Dearlove, Gel-icious Nails

By Kat Hill | 19 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Nail art for Halloween can also be subtle, as Ruth Dearlove, of Gel-icious Nails, shows. Ruth created this look with CND SHELLAC™ shade, Black Pool, before…

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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT: Bio Sculpture Gel

By Kat Hill | 18 October 2017

The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Strike a funny bone with this dancing skeleton design from Bio Sculpture Gel. Over a black overlay, use a fine nail art brush or…

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Amber Heath

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Amber Heath

By Kat Hill | 17 October 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Amber Heath has found intricate, encapsulated designs have been requested recently. “Encapsulated floral designs have been popular as my clients wanting 3D art, without the detailing on top of the nail,” Amber reveals. “I created the design for my client after I was having…

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