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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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kayley Cairns, of Hazel Dixon Nail Artist & Academy, wears peachy hues alongside dusky pink and lilac tones in an ombre nail design featuring cuticle crystals and swirling glitter. “I sculpted these nails using liquid and powder, blended to create…
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Tell us about your training… I originally trained as a beauty therapist back in 2001 since then I found my passion within the nail industry which lead to several courses including Bio Sculpture and Polygel to name a few. What is your all-time favourite nail product? Gelish Polygel is…
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Esteemed tech, Madelene Wolf, reveals more about her competition journey, and the story that led up to her being crowned Nailympia Global Champion 2017… Q: What year did you join the nail industry and train in nails? A: I began my education in Gothenburg in 1997, but did not start…
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Sue Adams, owner of Scratch Stars Awards 2018 double finalist, Ipswich’s Image Beauty Salon, is celebrating the opening of her latest venture – an aesthetic clinic, Glow. The success of the sister salon, Image Beauty, drove Sue to progress even further to provide a further range of advanced treatments. “Aesthetics are growing in popularity. I…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that this ombre design with hints of decadent gold has been popular with her clients recently. “This design and colour is popular as it matches absolutely everything and is amazing for…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Featuring a delicate mixture of cerulean blue, dusky nude and white hues, this kitsch nail design perfectly portrays May flowers, marking one month to go until summer officially starts on 21 June. The dreamy design was created…
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