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Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients

By Scratch Staff | 19 April 2025

Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail…

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Pet-friendly salons: key benefits & important considerations

By Guest Writer | 10 April 2025

Have you ever considered making your salon pet-friendly? A spokesperson for luxury nail salon, Paint Nails London, shares the advantages and what you need to consider. Why did you decide to become a pet-friendly salon? We decided to become a pet-friendly salon because so many of our clients are animal…

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Family affair: Meet 3 sets of siblings finding success in the nail industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 April 2025

Scratch puts the spotlight on brothers and sisters working together in the nail industry… Glitterbels While Annabel Maginnis will likely come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glitterbels’, there is a trio of siblings involved in the brand: Annabel’s husband, Elliott, and his brothers, Mac and Alex. It was…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Stacie Richardson

By Kat Hill | 15 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Stacie Richardson is still finding the baby boomer design is proving popular with clients. “I think the design has been popular because they are so clean and classy looking,” Stacie enthuses. “I’ve also noticed a lot more nail technicians creating…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, JADE: Professional Beauty

By Kat Hill | 12 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing these Game of Thrones nails – just in time for the new series! “The reason for these nails is I am a massive Game of Thrones fan!” Jade reveals. “With the new series recently starting,…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Shannen Parry

By Kat Hill | 8 August 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Shannen Parry has found iridescent flakes – or ‘unicorn flakes’ – have been popular with her clients. “The unicorn flakes have been super popular in the salon as I feel that their iridescent effect makes them stand out instantly,”…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Līga Tukmane

By Kat Hill | 5 August 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Līga Tukmane has been wearing a totally tropical design, featuring summery shades and 3d detailing. “I created the nails for my best friend’s birthday party,” Līga explains. “To create the design, I started with a base of E.Mi  Emilac in Hawaiian Party, an…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hannah Missen

By Kat Hill | 25 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Missen’s clients have been going wild for leopard print designs! “Leopard print designs have been very popular with my clients this summer,” Hannah explains. “I think is the pattern is so fun and perfect for festivals, parties and holidays.…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Becki Hobbs, Becki’s Beauty

By Kat Hill | 22 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Becki Hobbs from Becki’s Beauty has been wearing this bright geometric design. “I created them using four of the new colours from the Gelish Selfie collection,” Becki explains. “I created the design by painting two nails with a white background and then…

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