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! We can’t take our eyes off these amazing nails seeing a stunning multicoloured fade. Lee-Chele (@daduchessdondiva) created Hennessy-inspired nails that went viral last year but has now caught our eye with these enhancements. Confessing that she “couldn’t…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, has well and truly gotten in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with this themed manicure to celebrate her Irish heritage. “I created these nails using Glam and Glits coloured acrylic in Love Me and…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Brock, of The NailDresser, says pale pink and iridescent hues are making for a popular combination with her clients. “I have had a few clients coming in recently asking for something special and pretty. With having the new…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Feeling sassy this week? Try enticing your clients to push the boat about with their nail art and take inspiration from this funky, on-trend nail look courtesy of celebrity nail stylist, Miss Betty Rose. A vibrant, fucsia…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Nicolette Safar-Manesh, of Nicolette’s Nails, wears a hand painted floral-filled nail look. “I started by using the Magpie Beauty prep system and then applied two coats of Goodness Gracious Me from the Magpie Beauty Gel Polish range. I then used…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals neon hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Honestly, I think clients’ nails totally depend on their mood and the season. Last week we hit 16 degrees and everyone lost their minds…
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