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Working together: The mothers and children building businesses in the nail Industry

By Scratch Staff | 16 March 2025

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

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

By Scratch Staff | 16 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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Staffordshire tech: Working from a home salon has been the best decision I’ve made

By Lilly Delmage | 15 March 2025

Katie Pritchard of Katie Lou Nail Artist and Educator opens her salon’s doors to Scratch and shares the benefits of becoming a home-based tech. Having been in the nail industry for 20 years, Katie has experimented with a variety of ways of working. She says: “I have worked as a…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Gemma Lambert, The Nail Team

By Kat Hill | 14 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Today’s the day! We’re sharing the love with this beautiful design by Gemma Lambert, owner of The Nail Team. Gemma offers a literal nod to Valentines Day with wording on the ring…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Dana Squibb, Dana Squibb – Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 13 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dana Squibb, nail artist, revealed that grey designs have been popular with her clients recently. “I think grey has been popular because it’s a neutral colour that provides a great background for nail art. It goes with absolutely everything…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Terri Eaton

By Kat Hill | 12 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Terri Eaton created pretty purple design featuring sweetheart tip feature nails. Using Gelish hue Picture Perfect as her base, Terri then added sparkle to her design with Magpie Beauty nail glitter in…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Toria McLaughlin-Stickland

By Sophie Nutt | 11 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Toria McLaughlin-Stickland wanted to brighten up the winter weather with some jazzy and colourful nail art. “These nails were created with acrylic and the nail art was hand painted in gel. “I created them because of the dull weather we’ve…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Hannah Foreman

By Kat Hill | 11 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! We’re seeing hearts! Hannah Foreman adds hand painted nail art to this manicure. Using shades from the Gel Bottle Inc, Hannah combines silver and red in this cute design. See more of Hannah’s…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty

By Kat Hill | 10 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Kerry at Roxies Hair and Beauty created the pretty design in a variety of pink tones. Perfect for any sweetheart, the design see the combination of rosy florals and glittered hearts in…

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