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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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WHAT I’M WEARING: Char Jones, Charovski’s

By Sophie Nutt | 7 January 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Char Jones, of Charovski’s, spontaneously created these icy stiletto nails gathering inspiration from the snowy weather and, fellow tech, Gemma Lambert. “I rarely ever get the chance to have a full set of nails as I’m so busy doing my…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BeYoutiful, Nagel Studio Het Gooi, The Netherlands

By Kat Hill | 3 January 2018

After a busy career in media and marketing, Angela Romijn-Penney decided to take a leap of faith, follow her passion and open her own nail studio. Having lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, Angela enjoyed family life and a busy career but sought a change in direction. Now the…

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FAVES OF 2017: Rebecca Wales

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Rebecca Wales felt as though she had finally conquered smile lines with this set, making it a milestone design within her career. “After many tears and being unhappy with my smile lines, I finally felt that I had cracked it…

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FAVES OF 2017: Carol-Ann Beresford, Nails by Carol-Ann Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Carol-Ann Beresford, of Nails by Carol-Ann Louise, created these Disney-themed nails for her client’s holiday, who ended up getting engaged while in Paris. “This design showcases so many of my favourite techniques: extensions, ombre and freehand nail art. They are…

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FAVES OF 2017: Denise Strand

By Sophie Nutt | 29 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Denise Strand was inspired by Lucy Fell to create these nails featuring real snake skin – and when Lucy posted them on her own Facebook page, the set quickly became Denise’s favourite of the year. “I was and am very proud…

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FAVES OF 2017: Nicola Salmon, Body & Nails Mobile Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Nicola Salmon, of Body & Nails Mobile Beauty, revealed that, not only did these nails force her out of her comfort zone, but also helped a bride-to-be wow the in-laws at dinner. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 because…

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