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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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Soho’s ‘hidden gem’: The underground spa delivering high-quality nail & beauty services

By Scratch Staff | 5 April 2025

Spa manager, Charlotte Bull, tells all about Soholistic Spa at Ham Yard Hotel, London: an underground, luxury beauty space. Once a derelict space, the site of Ham Yard Hotel in the heart of dynamic Soho was transformed by the Firmdale Hotels group in 2014. Situated next to Piccadilly Circus and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Debbie Marangos, Lioness Paws

By Sophie Nutt | 20 August 2019

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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MANI MONDAY: Delicate jewels

By Sophie Nutt | 19 August 2019

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

By Sophie Nutt | 18 August 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing Coco-themed nails. “I created these nails by first coming up with the idea of theming them around Coco. I have done many themed and Disney sets of nails and Coco is…

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Jenny Nagorski shares her thoughts on the industry

By Sophie Nutt | 15 August 2019

Meet Jenny Nagorski, an inspirational tech & Lecenté brand ambassador renowned for her love of sparkle… How did your career in nails begin? A long time ago, my parents bought me a nail kit as a birthday present. Initially I thought, ‘why would you get me that?‘ but it turns…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 13 August 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals tie dye nail looks have been popular with her clients recently! “This nail design has been so popular because its so bright and fun for the festival season, and definitely a…

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MANI MONDAY: We Bare Bears

By Sophie Nutt | 12 August 2019

Begin the week with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week, this super cute nail art of We Bare Bears caught our eye and took up a lil place in our hearts. Simple, cute and quirky, we love seeing teeny cartoon characters on your clients’ nails! This design was…

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