TECHS & SALONS

Reverie beauty room on the isle of wight

Step inside the nail salon & academy by the sea on the Isle of Wight

By Jess Watts | 16 August 2025

The Gel Art Academy is the passion project of Rebecca Evans, a tech with a love for nail art and education. The cosy salon is located in Rebecca’s home on the Isle of Wight and provides the ultimate relaxation spot for clients. “The space used to be the utility room…

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Kay cooper nails lead

Inside the child-friendly countryside nail salon that caters to comfort

By Jess Watts | 8 August 2025

Meet Kay Kirsop, the owner of Kay Cooper Nails, a child-friendly salon that prides itself on comfort and safety. Kay Kirsop has always loved nails. “From Tipp-Exing the tips of my nails in primary school, to being suspended at the age of 14 for refusing to take off acrylic enhancements,…

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Women’s Euro 2025: the nail tech behind England Lionesses’ winning manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 August 2025

Following the Women’s Euro 2025, Dzastina Jovaisaite – the pro behind nail looks for members of the triumphant England squad – shares about the ‘career highlight’ with Scratch… “I felt so privileged and couldn’t believe it when I received a message from Chloe Kelly about creating nail looks for some…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hayley Winder, Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 25 December 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hayley Winder, of Hayley Winder Hair, Nails & Beauty, says clients have been opting for Christmassy colour combinations and sparkles. “My clients like the classic red but don’t want obvious Christmas colours, so they are not all walking around…

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MANI MONDAY: Starry night

By Sophie Nutt | 24 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! ‘Tis Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate than drooling over these starry nails resembling the winter night sky? We absolutely adore this nail look seeing acrylics crafted by #nafamanda and nail art by #naftammy from…

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Chelsea o connor

WHAT I’M WEARING: Chelsea O’Connor, Nails By Chelsea

By Sophie Nutt | 23 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chelsea O’Connor, of Nails By Chelsea, wears an icy nail look, inspired by fond memories of making snow angels. “I created the nails using coloured acrylic from Glam And Glits. I chose blue and silver for a wintery look. I…

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Laura easby nails

#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Easby, Laura’s Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 18 December 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Easby, of Laura’s Beauty, reveals cable knit finishes and tartan nail art have been popular with her clients. “I think this design has been popular because a lot of people don’t want to go all out crazy with…

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Katie ru

MANI MONDAY: Winter wonderland

By Sophie Nutt | 17 December 2018

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s one week until Christmas Eve and the Scratch team aren’t afraid to admit that Christmas songs are playing loudly all day, everyday in the office. With frosty mornings and a festive chill in the air, we love this…

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Amy thompson nails

WHAT I’M WEARING: Amy Thompson, Fingertip Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 16 December 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, wears super cute ballet-inspired nails for a very special occasion. “I created these nails because I was going t watch my friend’s daughter in the opening performance of The Nutcracker in The Royal Ballet. “I used Magpie…

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