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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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Nicola Dannatt, of Red Carpet Nail Boutique, created cute matching manicures for herself and her daughter. The nail look is inspired by her daughter’s love for unicorns and features bright neon hues, glitter and freehand artistry for…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Hannah Leahy, of Too Glam To Give A Damn, used her latest Magpie Beauty nail mail for her latest pearlescent design with geometric nail art. “I had recently received my latest order from Magpie Beauty (I’m addicted!) and couldn’t wait…
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Titanic Spa is aiming to help tackling the crisis of single-use plastic by launching an environmental initiative to cut the use of plastic bottles, straws and cups. The Huddersfield spa has teamed up with members of Natural Kirklees’ Environmental Alliance and volunteers from Huddersfield pharmaceutical company, Thornton & Ross, to clear Lowestwood Pond. After finding…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Talented tech, Kerry Rees, reveals that her clients are opting for deeper colours in the recent cold climate but with a splash of bling for good measure. “My clients love a different and unique design every time they come…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amanda Byrne, INK London educator and owner of Divine Nails by Amanda Byrne, created these nails after being inspired by funky geometric cutwork designs on social media. “I created these nails by sculpting a clear base using INK London Clear…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Emma Clark, of Emma Louise Nails, Makeup and Beauty, says that nail sets using a variety of products and styles have been popular with her clients recently as they opt for more daring looks. “I’m doing quite a few…
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