TECHS & SALONS
The Derby beauty salon where clients & staff are ‘one big family’
Meet Holly Asamoah, owner of BFLY – the beauty salon creating a home from home. BFLY, located two miles south of Derby city centre, was converted from a tattoo parlour to a luxurious relaxation hub in 2024, spearheaded by owner, Holly Asamoah. The salon space is reflective of Holly’s preferred…
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Scratch Stars Educator of the Year 2025 shares secrets to nail industry success
Michelle Brookes is an award-winning nail technician & educator who won Scratch Stars Educator of the Year for the second time in July. She tells Scratch what makes a good educator, how her processes have evolved and what’s next for her career… “Winning the Scratch Stars Educator of the Year…
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Norwich nail tech: finding success with a rare neurological condition
I’m Jade Fox and I have Moebius syndrome: a rare neurological condition that is present from birth and affects facial muscles, speech, eye movement and mobility. I face daily challenges that most people never have to consider, and these obstacles have shaped nearly every part of my life. Unexpectedly, they…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum, of Kezzll Nailzz, wears a stunning French design on stiletto tips. “I created these nails using Glitter Planet Easy Tip Clear Stiletto tips to get the lovely shape. I then use Team Gorgeous acrylic in Rosa, Whipped Cream,…
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Scratch catches up with nail tech, Hazel Martin, to learn more about her industry journey… Hazel Martin of Nail Creations by Hazel from Crawley, West Sussex has been in the nail industry for two years. She trained as a hairdresser before passing a manicure course that was a compulsory part of…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, reveals the classic French manicure has been popular with her clients recently. “I normally try and put people off having a French manicure, however after being inspired by some amazing…
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Here Naomi Taylor shares her love of the fibreglass system – and why you should consider adding it to your kit… Where do I start? I believe fibreglass has well and truly earned its place in the nail world; it is such an important skill for the nail professional. Sadly, people…
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Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking pink stiletto nail design and the talented tech behind it… Nail tech Victoria Bejma of Victoria’s Nails has been in the nail industry for more than three years. “I started my journey by doing my own nails and then decided that I wanted…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Melissa Whiffen, of Moonstruck Nail Studio, wears a nail look inspired by her local hockey team. “I created these nails using Artistic Colour Gloss in Swag for the base colour. I used Wildflowers and LCN nail paints to create the…
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