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Women’s Euro 2025: the nail tech behind England Lionesses’ winning manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 August 2025

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 August 2025

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?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2025

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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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Katie Ru, Katie Ru Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 23 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Katie Ru, of Katie Ru Nail Design, reveals fun 90s trends are proving popular with her clients. “Lately I’ve been feeling like the 90s are having a huge comeback at my nail desk. My clients are loving all the…

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MANI MONDAY: Pink geode

By Sophie Nutt | 22 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some inspiration this mani Monday! A twist on the marble trend, we are loving this pink geode nail look by Emily Platt. The super cute design was prepped with Navy Professional tools, Ethel and Helen, and painted with The Gel Bottle Inc BIAB…

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Hayley winder

WHAT I’M WEARING: Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator

By Sophie Nutt | 21 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails, Beauty & Educator, wears ultra glittery nails, which went on to inspire her clients. “These nails were infilled using clear L&P, then I did a thin layer of Ideal Pink Builder Light Elegance…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 16 July 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, says sherbet neon nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “Neons are super popular everywhere this year along with smokey marbles, so I wanted to create a mix between the two. “For…

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MANI MONDAY: Saved by the bell

By Sophie Nutt | 15 July 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! This nail look is taking us back to the 90’s with its bright, popping hues and Memphis Group-inspired shapes. Giving us all the Saved By The Bell vibes, this nail design comes courtesy of Asa Bree of Finger Bang…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Robyn Schwartz, Robyn Schwartz Nail Design

By Sophie Nutt | 14 July 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Robyn Schwartz, of Robyn Schwartz Nail Design, wears a fun and unique nail look for the summer. “These nails were made using Akzentz Gels – Performance Balance Cool Pink Gel and Luxio Innocent created the base pink. I used Options…

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