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Working together: The mothers & children building businesses in the nail industry

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

The nail industry has often been described as ‘one big family’, but for many nail brand owners, techs and educators, this really is a reality. To celebrate Mother’s Day, Scratch spoke to mother-child duos and trios on how they work together within nail and beauty businesses to build success… Belinda…

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The mum juggle: how I’ve managed motherhood & a successful beauty business

By Marie-Louise Coster | 30 March 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, opens up about her experiences juggling parenthood and her beauty salon… I am not sure there is ever a right time to start a family. I was quite late to the table when it came to being a mum. Having tried for…

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Meet the mums navigating nail careers alongside motherhood

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

Learn about mums who manicure, as three mothers share their journeys navigating nail careers alongside various stages of motherhood…  Katie Turner of Radiant Nails, Devon Katie Turner has two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with autism, sensory processing disorder and pathological demand avoidance. “It’s always been a challenge…

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Treatment Focus: An African pedicure in the heart of Herts

By Alex Fox | 20 May 2019

I was invited to observe an African Pedicure delivered by a beauty therapist in a village called Bassingbourn in Hertfordshire. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Emma Grant moved to the UK in 2014 after getting married. A trained therapist with 15 years’ experience, Emma is also qualified in hairdressing,…

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MANI MONDAY: Watermelon fresh

By Sophie Nutt | 20 May 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We’re summoning the warm weather with these juicy watermelon nails courtesy of LA-based nail artist, Bel Fountain-Townsend (@sohotrightnail). After being inspired by fellow talented tech, Alec Cole Hinz (@yaaas_get_nailed), Bel created this mouthwatering nail look. The design…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Laura Shep, Nail It Byfleet

By Sophie Nutt | 19 May 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Laura Shep, of Nail It Byfleet, wears a delicate floral design. “I created the look using gel polishes that I mixed to create the colours I wanted and used a detailer brush to create the flowers. I used a lavender…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Sugaring London, Notting Hill

By Kat Hill | 15 May 2019

Step inside Sugaring London – a sunny studio that specialises in waxing treatments, that has been working with Treatwell and Public Health England to champion the Life Saving Wax campaign… “I came up with the concept of Sugaring London soon after the birth of my second son, Forrest,” smiles Tanja…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 14 May 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, reveals ombré designs and alternative tips have been popular with her clients recently, especially when paired with a summery hue. “I feel this design has been increasing in popularity recently because its a simple…

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MANI MONDAY: Summer ombré

By Sophie Nutt | 13 May 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Team Scratch love a short natural nail as much as the next person and we are digging these summer shorties courtesy of Chloé Joel, at Nails by Chloé. Using The Gel Bottle Inc Gel Polish in Sunshine and…

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