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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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, wears nude French ombré nails with a touch of iridescent foil and Swarovski crystals. “I created these nails by sculpting out a clear base of CJP Crystal Glass and then filed into…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals foils have been popular with clients seeking a colourful yet on-trend nail design. “Foils seem to be making a comeback this year and this design is fantastic for clients who want something colourful…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are obsessed with this vivacious nail look created by talented tech and Scratch Shoot Out 2018 Voters Choice winner, Kylea Wherry. Featuring an array of violet, electric blue and teal hues, the acrylic enhancements see a different design…
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On Thursday I was lucky enough to kick off London Fashion Week backstage on the nail team for VIN + OMI’s AW19 showcase. While I’ve reported backstage for a few seasons, I’ve never had the chance to put my tekking skills to the test! A few weeks before the show,…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Steff Georgiou, of The Nail Designer, reveals shimmery pearl finishes topped with embellishments have been popular with her clients recently. “I think they’ve been so popular because the various tones in the Swarovski Crystals really stand out and catch…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Many salons will see romantic nail requests this week in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, but this doesn’t mean that your creative flair is bound to red shades only. Delicate and certainly romantic, this floral design…
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