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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 Hayley J’s Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 8 October 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley, of Hayley J’s Nails, reveals abstract monochrome nail looks have been popular with her client’s recently. “Lately people want to try something a little different and interesting so that their nails create a topic of conversation. That’s why…

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MANI MONDAY: Autumn flowers

By Sophie Nutt | 7 October 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Florals aren’t just for spring, as shown by Bel Fountain-Townsend (AKA @sohotrightnail) in this chic and pretty nail look featuring encapsulated real flowers. Contrasting sharp almond nail tips with soft and delicate flowers provides the perfect juxtaposition…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 6 October 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears a timeless French design with an autumnal twist. “I created these nails using Trilogy Nail Systems from the Nail Tech Network and encapsulated loose glitters. “First I used Trilogy Cover Pink to create…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jemma Ball, Jemma Elizabeth Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 1 October 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, reveals delicate floral designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This nail design has been popular because people are still holding onto summer nails! In the next month I think it will…

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MANI MONDAY: Leopard tips

By Sophie Nutt | 30 September 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Leopard print is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down just yet. Our social media feeds have been full of the print and we are not complaining! This chic leopard print design comes courtesy of…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elizabeth Jones, Nail Art by Elizabeth

By Sophie Nutt | 29 September 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elizabeth Jones, of Nail Art by Elizabeth, wears a nail look inspired by the recent release of IT: Chapter 2 and the upcoming Halloween holiday. “My inspiration came from the recent release of IT: Chapter 2, I absolutely love these movies and I really…

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