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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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Nail tech reveals how her salon in Austria has adapted post-lockdown

By Alex Fox | 14 May 2020

As salons open up across Austria following Covid-19 lockdown, salon owner Cait Hill gives an insight into how the new salon landscape lies & the protocols she’s installed to stay safe… Meet Caitriona Hill, a nail tech and salon owner from Ireland, who lives and operates from her salon, The…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Samantha Redhead, Nails By Samantha

By Sophie Nutt | 12 May 2020

We want to see the designs trending on your social media pages! Samantha Redhead, of Nails By Samantha, says detailed 3D work has been popular with clients on her social media platforms. “These nails are packed with so much detail. There is something for everyone to enjoy and 3D work…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elysia Harmony, Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elysia Harmony, of Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education, wears fiery red and orange enhancements. “As a nail technician, I find it relatively easy to have longer length nails but wanted to understand what challenges my clients face. Since the…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Shannon Mason, Shannon Mason Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2020

We want to see the designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Shannon Mason, of Shannon Mason Nail Artist, reveals a combination of a cloudy ombre sky and a dripping galaxy effect has been popular on her social media pages with clients. “I think this particular design…

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Coronavirus: ‘Creating press-on nails saved my salon’

By Kat Hill | 4 May 2020

Lizi Cornwell shares how creating press-on nails has kept both her business and passion for nails alive in lockdown… “I started making press-on nails last year at home as an extra to the salon I own, Queen’s Salon in Essex. “The idea was to retail them as a lot of…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 3 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears hand painted sunflowers on her nails. “I absolutely love sunflowers – they’re just such a happy flower. They take my mind to the huge fields of them in Tuscany when I visited last year, such…

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