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Beau’s lines on nails: what they are & how to treat them

By Lilly Delmage | 22 June 2025

Have you heard of Beau’s lines on nails – but aren’t quite sure what they are? Here’s everything you need to know about the natural nail condition. What are they? Beau’s lines are horizontal ridges or dents on the nail plate, caused by a slowdown in the production of new…

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How to elevate & promote pedicure services

By Guest Writer | 17 June 2025

Enhance your pedicure confidence and elevate your promotion of the service with top tips from footcare specialist, Denise Spragg, owner of The Sangha House. Feet, right? ‘Ugh, I hate my feet, and I couldn’t bear anyone touching them’ is something I hear so often as a pedicurist. In this article, I…

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Pedicure tips: how nail techs can safely support clients with diabetes

By Scratch Staff | 12 June 2025

According to charity, Diabetes UK, approximately 6% of the UK population suffers from diabetes. Learning about the condition and how to accommodate it is key to making diabetic clients feel safe and able to enjoy their nail experiences. Here, we explore how the condition can affect clients and what you…

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Online Education: Jacqui O’Sullivan on the pros and cons

By Chloe Randall | 28 January 2021

Award-winning nail specialist and educator, Jacqui O’Sullivan shares her thoughts on online education in the nail industry and where the future is taking us in terms of learning. What are the pros and cons of online education vs face to face? To both the educator and the learner?  At the…

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Ways to help prevent & monitor beauty product allergies | The Beauty Bloggers

By Guest Writer | 27 January 2021

The Beauty Bloggers, aka Natalie Thompson & Rachel Jenkinson, share their patch testing tips & advice on preventing allergies in the salon.. Nat and Rach are ‘The Beauty Bloggers‘ and have over 21 years experience in the beauty sector between them. Their aim is to discuss real issues that beauty…

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How to reassure clients about salon safety post-Covid-19

By Chloe Randall | 25 January 2021

When salons in the UK re-open, many clients may be quick to book nail and beauty appointments. However, there will be some that are still cautious about returning to the salon for their regular services. Sam Marshall, of The Beauty Guru in Media City, Salford, has shared her thoughts on…

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What extraction does my nail salon need?

By Kat Hill | 21 January 2021

Natasia-Louise James, of Vodex, shares her advice on why an extraction system is so essential and what should be taken in consideration when choosing one for your setup… “Having an extraction system that works both correctly and efficiently will not only provide you with cleaner air by removing airborne dust…

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Caring for feet: salon pedicure & homecare ideas

By Guest Writer | 18 January 2021

Let’s talk about the importance of footcare with expert advice from Katharin von Gavel, founder & CEO of Footlogix. A featured platform speaker and recognised educator in footcare, Katharin von Gavel holds degrees in podology, chiropody and pedorthics. She has taught advanced footcare for over 20 years across North America,…

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Want to create the perfect smile line?

By Alex Fox | 16 January 2021

Tracey Lee of Beauty2trs highlights her own course, which focus’ on the creation of the perfect smileline. If you’re looking to learn more about the tips & tricks to make beautiful sharp smilelines in gel, acrylic, acrygel or all three, check out the lessons ‘Create Your Perfect Smileline’. https://beauty2trs.com/classes/?product_cat=&author_id=&class-category=&lang=English&q=smileline How…

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