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Struggle with back pain? Techs share their pain-free pedi setups

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 April 2022

Scratch talks to two techs, who reveal how they created the perfect pedi setups to accommodate to their back pain. Becks Dunn of Beautiful Destiny Nails and Tanning Northamptonshire based Becks Dunn has suffered with a bad back for 15 years, after an injury which ended her former dancing dreams…

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Nail Tech Talk: Chloe Amber Slater of Titch Nails

By Callie Iley | 23 April 2022

Scratch chats to Chloe Amber Slater of Titch Nails about championing women in business and her love for being self-employed as a nail tech… “I don’t think I have a signature nail style as such,” Chloe smiles. “I just really enjoy creating art with tiny details, whether that’s the small…

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Nail Tech Talk: Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty

By Callie Iley | 16 April 2022

Scratch chats to Sara Pereira of Sara Sofia Beauty about her love for Spring-themed nail designs and her admiration for fellow nail techs… “The thing I love most about nails is the simple fact that it allows me to be creative. “Creativity is so important to me,” Sara explains. “It’s…

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Nail Tech Talk: Grace Andrews of Nails By Gracie

By Callie Iley | 9 April 2022

Scratch chats to Grace Andrew of Nails By Gracie about the support she’s found within the nail industry and inclusivity… “My signature style is generally more spooky and witchy vibes. I just like to try to do stuff a bit different to what people are used to seeing. I’m obsessed…

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Nail Tech Talk: Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty

By Callie Iley | 2 April 2022

Scratch chats to Chantelle Louise Baldwin of Chantelle Louise Beauty about her love for nails and where she sees her future in the industry… “I have launched knowledge and skill building courses aimed at those that have qualified, but have lost their confidence, or just want to keep up to…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2022

Scratch chats to Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails about balancing her life as a mother and nail tech, and how social media opened her eyes to the vastness of the industry… My signature style of nails are sculpted, hand-painted nails. I sculpt on each and everyone of my clients, as it’s…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons

By Callie Iley | 19 March 2022

Scratch chats to Abigail Simons of Beautiful Nails by Abi Simons about her training and the advice that she’s picked up along the way… I trained at the London College of Beauty Therapy, then furthered my training under CND, Louella Belle, Gemma Lambert, Katie Barnes and Virag Timar. I do…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Paris Evans of Belle Voir

By Callie Iley | 8 March 2022

Scratch chats to Paris Evans of Belle Voir about what International Women’s Day means to her… Being in the nail industry is great, it’s like having your very own cheerleaders! I get a lot of support and love online from people who I have never even met but are also…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar

By Callie Iley | 5 March 2022

Scratch chats to Kayleigh Bateman of The Gel Bar about building her nail cabin and charging your worth as a nail tech… I first trained as a nail tech in 2019. I have completed a few different nail courses during my time as a tech, and have taken part in…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd

By Callie Iley | 26 February 2022

Scratch chats to Sophie Corlett of Prodigy Ltd about her life as a nail tech living on the Isle of Man… I live and work in Ramsey, Isle of Man, surrounded by sea and landscapes that take your breath away! I have a quaint little salon in my home that…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin

By Callie Iley | 19 February 2022

Scratch chats to Jasmin Sutor of Nails by Jasmin about her favourite nail products and the importance of keeping up with the latest industry trends… I trained as an apprentice in the salon I still work in, and have also completed separate training courses over the years. Since I started…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes

By Callie Iley | 12 February 2022

Scratch chats to Ashleigh Clews of Ashleigh’s Nails & Lashes about her journey into the nail industry and where she finds inspiration for her work… I have always painted my own nails and loved the art of makeup, however, having two young children at home meant that it was so…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2022

Scratch chats to Georgina Duffy of When Beauty Calls By Georgina about her love for nails and her top nail art and industry tips… What inspired you to enter the nail world? I have always enjoyed getting creative and having my nails done, but I thought that hairdressing was my…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails

By Callie Iley | 29 January 2022

Scratch chats to Kelsey March of KelseyMarchNails about finding inspiration for nail designs and the progress she has made since starting in the industry… It’s the endless possibilities and creativity that has me hooked on nails, I love that there’s always something new to do. I would say my signature…

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NAIL TECH TALK: Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy

By Callie Iley | 22 January 2022

Scratch chats to Kerrie Louise of Nzuri Nails & Training Academy about the importance of investing in training and finding your inspiration… I love being a part of a client’s nail transformation journey. Going from a simple starting point to achieving their ultimate nail goals. I love helping them to…

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