TECHS & SALONS
Inside the child-friendly countryside nail salon that caters to comfort
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
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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Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…
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Educator and award-winning nail technician, Katie Barnes, reveals why its important to realise your one colour polishing skills – as well as extravagant nail artistry… Seeing outrageous and eccentric nail creations posted across social media can have positive effects on the industry. It showcases the skill and imagination of techs…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Emma Atkinson, reveals that fresh mint green hues have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this particular nail design has been so popular with my clients because they’re loving mint green tones and this look…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! June is the host of Pride Month – a monthlong LGBT+ celebration, protest and act of political activism. Nearly every US city has some sort of big event – usually a large parade with plenty of rainbow…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chantelle Crerand, of Chantelle’s Pretties, created mermaid-inspired nails for a family holiday to the seaside. “I created these nails on my hard gel nails infill – they were for a family holiday away to the seaside town of Scarborough/Whitby! I…
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What is your all-time favourite nail product? It’s hard to pick just one favourite product, but I’m obsessed with glitter and coloured acrylics. What designs do you love to create? I love working with acrylic: I much prefer it over hard gel. Creating designs with coloured acrylics, sequins and glitter…
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Meet Karen Louise, a super-cool session stylist and Salon System and Gellux techspert who juggles photo shoots with exciting nail gigs and celebrity clients. Known for het chic geometric and negative space designs, tailoring looks to celebrity clients and getting creative on set, Scratch catches up with Karen Louise… What has you…
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