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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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Nail Tech Talk: Kayla Rodgers of Kayla The Brand

By Callie Iley | 6 May 2023

Nail & lash artist, Kayla Rogers of Kayla The Brand’s lifelong passion for art found its canvas in the beauty industry, thanks to the creative freedom and artistry it affords. Her passion for art instantly attracted Kayla towards nail artistry. “I loved the idea of being able to create different…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist Shortlist: DANA CECIL, USA

By Carter Rogers | 5 May 2023

Dana is a nail pro from Ohio, USA, and one of the 21 shortlist applicants for The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? I became interested in nails and nail art when I was around the age of seven. I…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Emma B, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire

By Callie Iley | 4 May 2023

After achieving her dreams when transforming her garage into a tranquil salon space, Emma Blakeman shares her love of providing a personal, one-to-one service to clients at Nails by Emma B in Haddenham, Cambridgeshire. Emma began her training in 2015 with The Beauty Academy in Cambridge, following the birth of…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: KATY POTTLE, UK

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Katy Pottle is a nail pro from the UK, residing in Spain, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? I have been working in the…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: FROUKJE GROENENDIJK, The Netherlands

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Froukje Groenendijk is a nail artist from The Netherlands, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? The first time I came into contact with artificial…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: ERIN PASCHKE, USA

By Carter Rogers | 3 May 2023

Erin Paschke is a nail stylist from Oregon, USA, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? When and why did you enter the nail industry? I’ve been doing my own nails since I…

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