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 the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s officially December, which means there is no holding back when it comes to festive nail designs. Laura Easby has stolen our hearts and fired up our festive feels with this super cute Christmas design featuring hand…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created these nails using mainly liquid and powder. Firstly, I sculpted my clear base and then to create the ombré design…
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After working in numerous salons in her local area, Samantha Kaye set about going solo in her beauty business venture. “I decided it was time to open my own salon,” she smiles. “I was managing a major beauty salon in the city centre of Leeds, owned it for 5 years…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this nail design is very popular because it uses dark magical colours, everyone is tired of bright summer colours and,…
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Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing the change in season; the perfect combination of sexy and vampy. When paired with a smattering of glitzy Swarovski crystals…
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