TECH TALK
Women’s Euro 2025: the nail tech behind England Lionesses’ winning manicures
Following the Women’s Euro 2025, Dzastina Jovaisaite – the pro behind nail looks for members of the triumphant England squad – shares about the ‘career highlight’ with Scratch… “I felt so privileged and couldn’t believe it when I received a message from Chloe Kelly about creating nail looks for some…
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Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…
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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?
Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and beauty sector. As this technology integrates into our lives, many are wary of its place in society – and its…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! As the weather makes its mind up and we’re constantly caught in what feels like the transition between summer and autumn, it can be tricky over the next couple of weeks for clients to decide whether they…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty, has been wearing Coco-themed nails. “I created these nails by first coming up with the idea of theming them around Coco. I have done many themed and Disney sets of nails and Coco is…
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Meet Jenny Nagorski, an inspirational tech & Lecenté brand ambassador renowned for her love of sparkle… How did your career in nails begin? A long time ago, my parents bought me a nail kit as a birthday present. Initially I thought, ‘why would you get me that?‘ but it turns…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals tie dye nail looks have been popular with her clients recently! “This nail design has been so popular because its so bright and fun for the festival season, and definitely a…
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Begin the week with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This week, this super cute nail art of We Bare Bears caught our eye and took up a lil place in our hearts. Simple, cute and quirky, we love seeing teeny cartoon characters on your clients’ nails! This design was…
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Tell us about your training… I trained at Total Academy in Stockton, but all of my nail art is self-taught. I have a degree in Applied Arts so I’ve always had a paintbrush in my hand! What is your all-time favourite nail product? Anything and everything by The Gel…
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