Nail Tech Talk: Georgia Rose of Georgia Rose Nails
Builder gel manicurist, Georgia Rose of Georgia Rose Nails, chats to Scratch about her love for the nail community and her advice for aspiring techs. After nearly five years of offering gel, builder gel and acrylic services, Georgia Rose opted to fully emerge herself in builder gel in 2022, specialising…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Abbie-Lea Elliott of Able Nails
Cardiff-based tech, Abbie-Lea Elliott, completed her training in March of 2021, dedicating her time throughout lockdown to practise. “I trained on the first course that opened up after Covid, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made,” Abbie smiles. “I love anything weird and wonderful when it comes to…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Trick Or Treat Nails
Alana of Trick Or Treat Nails chats with Scratch about her unique, horror-inspired nail style, and reveals her aspirations for 2023… Southampton-based tech, Alana of Trick Or Treat Nails, completed her training from home throughout the lockdowns via zoom. “Training online was so much harder to do, as there’s no…
Read MoreCounty Donegal nail technician shares benefits of PHAB Service Star accolade
County Donegal nail technician shares benefits of PHAB Service Star accolade Rina du Plessis of Signature Nails by Rina in Letterdenny, Co. Donegal, has been recognised for her exemplary nail treatments and customer care with a PHAB Service Star. The PHAB Service Stars initiative was launched by Nergish Wadia-Austin, esteemed…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie
Scratch chats to Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie about her nail journey and the difficulties she’s faced dealing with diverticulitis… Carlie’s nail journey began in 2019 while she was working a full time job at Centre Parcs full time, when she enrolled on a gel polish course with Gellux. Following from…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily
Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily North Yorkshire-based tech, Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily, chats to Scratch about mobile tekking alongside her studies at university and her passion for creating nail art. “My nail journey began in summer 2020. As a university student who lives at…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios
Nail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios sits down with Scratch to chat about her inclusive nail studio and her future career goals… “My signature style is something that is painterly and realistic looking, such as dreamy skies, portraits, foliage and fine line illustrations,”…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist
Nail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist Scratch chats to Leeds based tech, Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist, about her time studying for a law degree alongside tekking, and why she decided to commit to nails full time when she graduated… “My nail journey began…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell
Scratch chats to Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell about her passion for cruelty free nail products and inclusivity in the beauty industry. “I think for me, the thing I love most about being a nail tech is a combination of things,” Daisy smiles. “I love delivering a service that…
Read MoreMy Other Life: Laura Prigg of Basic Witch Nails
Scratch chats to Laura Prigg, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Laura Prigg has spent her working life in the retail industry, progressing from Christmas temp to store manager at Yankee Candle. She began creating custom press-on nails at the end of…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: My experience as a Green Salon Collective member
Lucy Allen, owner of Sheffield-based SuperNatural Nails, a Green Salon Collective member salon, shares what pros need to know about becoming members of the circular waste management authority. Why did you become a Green Salon Collective member? I joined Green Salon Collective (GSC) in September 2021 after reading an article about…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Anastasia of NoiNails
Nail extension specialist and encapsulation enthusiast, Anastasia of NoiNails, sits down with Scratch to share her passion for tekking and the importance of self-belief… “My favourite product to use is the KRYLX acrylic powders, which I’ve fallen in love with. I’ve never worked with anything like it,” Anastasia enthuses. “The…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech
Chelsea Jephcote of Chelsea Nail Tech is a nail artist specialising in hand painted designs, based at Nuneaton salon, Inspired Nails Beauty & Aesthetics. Sitting down with Scratch, she divulges the details of her career highlights and shares her top tips for aspiring techs. “I would say my signature nail…
Read MoreNail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails
Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating character nail art. Some of my most popular and recognisable designs are anime related,” Angela reveals. “However, I do love…
Read MoreMy Other Life: Rebecca Evans of Gel Nails By Becca
Scratch chats to Rebecca Evans, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Gel artist and nail tech, Rebecca Evans, works part-time as a qualified dental nurse alongside running her nail business, Gel Nails By Becca. She began an apprenticeship in dental nursing in…
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