TECHS & SALONS

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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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Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 August 2025

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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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2025

Meet Rebecca, ‘toe wizard’ & owner of Cutiecles – a salon sanctuary that prides itself on comfort, care and calm. Recently refurbed, Cutiecles Nail Salon is a passion project for the nail technician, who boasts 10 years’ experience in the industry. After returning to work from maternity leave, Rebecca (and…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Sophie Nutt | 4 March 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech and educator, Kayley Cairns, created these nails when testing out some new coloured powders before using them on her clients, resulting in a design fit for an ice queen! “These nails were sculpted using coloured liquid and powder…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lisa Blair, Luma Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 27 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lisa Blair, of Luma Nails, reveals that neon smoke designs have been really popular with her clients recently. “Clients have been blown away with this effect. I find my clients are getting more adventurous when it comes to nail…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sarah Longworth, Nails By Sarah Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 25 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sarah Longworth created these nails after she spotted a similar design on the internet and wanted an excuse to use her most recent batch of nail mail. “I saw a similar design to this a while ago on Pinterest and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City

By Sophie Nutt | 20 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City salon, reveals that pretty pink designs are popular with her clients recently. “I think pink is such a popular go-to colour at the moment as clients are moving away from winter colours…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kerrie Labrum decided to sport a romantic nail design for Valentine’s Day with these red stiletto nails featuring a dashing of glitter. “I created these nails with pre-pinched tips, using a red coloured acrylic powder and encapsulating the glitter. To give the…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Gemma Lambert, The Nail Team

By Kat Hill | 14 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Today’s the day! We’re sharing the love with this beautiful design by Gemma Lambert, owner of The Nail Team. Gemma offers a literal nod to Valentines Day with wording on the ring…

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