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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Nail technician, Jessica Harris, from Chesterfield, has been in the industry for almost eight years – and has put her passion into practice with the launch of her own cuticle oils and hand lotions. Here, she reveals to Scratch how and why she launched the Nails By Jessica range –…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Hazel McLachlan Nail Artist, reveals Valentine’s Day nails with a hint of glitter have been popular with her clients recently. “As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, clients are loving a hint of Valentine’s within their nail…
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Scratch puts the spotlight on a striking, floral inspired nail design and the talented tech behind it… Mila Davidkova of Mila Davidkova Nails was a singer and nail tech in her native Bulgaria before moving to London to continue her career. She then switched to nails full time after undertaking…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Katie Foster, of Nomad Beauty, created a witch-inspired nail art look. “I was inspired to create these nails because I wanted something simple with no glitter for a change. I love anything witchy/occult and I have several stamping plates by…
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With feeds of striking nail art designs and handy tutorials, last year saw social media success for Fie Pedersen. “I started 2019 with 3,500 followers on Instagram,” Fie states. “Now, I have over 55,000. It has been an amazing experience and has brought with it many exciting opportunities.” Starting out…
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London Grace believes ‘catching up with friends, a glass of wine and a good-looking set of nails’ are amongst the best things in life, which is why it has created a space where all three can be enjoyed in equal measure. London Grace questions what it means to be a…
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