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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Hello! I’m Britney Tokyo, I began my career as a manicurist in a nail salon, which was around the same time as I started my Instagram account on which I posted photos of the nail art I was creating every day. At that time, nail art definitely wasn’t as popular as it…
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Nail workshops are continuing to boom in popularity – but what are they and how can they benefit you? Nail workshops allow techs or educators to pass on their skills and techniques to fellow professionals in the form of demonstrations and practical ‘play time’. While workshops and guest artist residencies…
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Scratch catches up with nail tech, Tracey Hazeldon, to learn more about her industry journey… Tracey Hazeldon from Ashford in Kent has been qualified as a nail tech since 2010, when she swapped a retail career to embrace her artistic flair. “I wanted to combine a love of art with…
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Set in a quaint village, this snug salon set-up can be found within the grounds of a milk farm. “I used a warm palette of pink, gold and copper to create a cosy, friendly feel,” explains owner, Zoe Ola. “The salon sees a flower feature wall as I also wanted…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Dominique Sharpe, of Beau’tique Beauty, has revealed rich grape hues with added sparkle have been popular with her clients recently. “I feel this design has been so popular because many of my clients chose full-on festive nail art over…
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Scratch puts the spotlight on an eye-catching, sparkly pink L&P nail design and the talented tech behind it… Eleanor Szejner of Beauty by Ele is 18 years old and has worked in the nail industry for a year and a half. She runs her own salon alongside her mother in…
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