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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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Chelsea Tizzard

By Kat Hill | 8 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day! Chelsea Tizzard created this flirty floral design. Using the one-stroke technique, Chelsea used Brillbird One Movement colours in 8, 28, 1 and 16. To add…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Jemma Bailey

By Kat Hill | 7 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Jemma Bailey at Jemma Bailey Beauty had our hearts aflutter with this romantic red design. Contrasting white ornate detailing, Jemma used hot red CND SHELLAC™ shade, Wildfire. To complete the look, a scattering of crystals…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Laura Chree, Chreeative Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 February 2018

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Laura Chree, of Chreeative Nails, revealed that marble nail art has been really popular with clients recently. “I think marble is particularly popular because it can be done in so many different ways! I love that any colour is…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Andrea Gordon

By Kat Hill | 6 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! Andrea Gordon tugged at our heartstring with this design featuring a loveheart tip feature nail. In this design, Andrea combines romantic red hues and, to add a metallic edge, edging sees guilded silver detailing. See…

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VALENTINE’S DAY DESIGNS: Kerri Anderson

By Kat Hill | 5 February 2018

Love is in the air and we’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with some super sweet nail styling! This love heart design from Kerri Anderson caught our eye! Combining a decadent shade of burgundy with cover pink, Kerri crafted the design with CJP Nail Systems’ acrylic range to create out the nail look, complete…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton

By Sophie Nutt | 4 February 2018

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Terri Eaton wanted to party in style for her birthday so embraced a dashing of glitter and Swarovski crystals. “I needed some pretty nails for my 40th birthday weekend away and, after doing one set that I decided weren’t quite…

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