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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The session world is a weird and wonderful beast as, for the most part, I’m a Lone Ranger. There are times when I absolutely love this part of my job as there isn’t any pressure from a boss telling me what to do or monitoring my work to check it’s…
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“I started up my own business three years ago after my family moved onto an old farm house,” smiles Amelia Butt. “The cabin was already set up with running water and insulation, so it was perfect for my dream cabin. “My salon is unique as it’s easy to get to…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jodie May Evans, of Nail Envy, reveals winter glitters have been popular with her clients recently. “Since the release of the Mythical Glitters from The Nail Team, I have had so many clients choose them. In this design I…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Today (11th November) marks Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day. The day marks the day that World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918. A two minute silence…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kelly Wells, of Beauticle Nails, incorporates the bubble trend in her latest set! “To create my latest set of nails I decided I wanted to use some of the new products I had recently purchased from Magpie Beauty. I decided…
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Blending nail treatments with hair service, Nathan Moody’s career took a turn when he chose to train in nail services. “I have had Moody Hair LTD for roughly for now years now, trading as a hairdresser in Lancashire,” Nathan explains. “When I trained last year in nails, I decided it…
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