TECH TALK
Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients
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
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
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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Read the latest issue
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! A sunflower is enough to brighten anyone’s day and this nail design is certainly brightening ours here at Scratch HQ. This design comes courtesy of talented tech, Laura Easby, and features a marbled autumn-ready red wine hue alongside hand…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jemma Ball, of Jemma Bailey Beauty, reveals beautiful bridal nails with a hint of sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I was asked to do this design by a client that is getting married but who doesn’t…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are loving this extra glam set by Janine, at Nails by Janine in Swindon, this week and we cannot take our eyes off it. The design sees a number of blue hues, marbling, blue dried flowers,…
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We want to see what you’re wearing in the office! Emma Stanton wears a palette of pastels on her nails adorned with crystals to create a seaside-inspired design. “I created this design using a mixture of several colours all available from Team Gorgeous. On my thumb I used Skinny Dip,…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals dramatic, darker nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “This design was a welcome change to all of the recent bright sets that been so popular. We wanted to do something…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! As the weather makes its mind up and we’re constantly caught in what feels like the transition between summer and autumn, it can be tricky over the next couple of weeks for clients to decide whether they…
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