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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BeYoutiful, Nagel Studio Het Gooi, The Netherlands

By Kat Hill | 3 January 2018

After a busy career in media and marketing, Angela Romijn-Penney decided to take a leap of faith, follow her passion and open her own nail studio. Having lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, Angela enjoyed family life and a busy career but sought a change in direction. Now the…

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FAVES OF 2017: Rebecca Wales

By Sophie Nutt | 31 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Rebecca Wales felt as though she had finally conquered smile lines with this set, making it a milestone design within her career. “After many tears and being unhappy with my smile lines, I finally felt that I had cracked it…

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FAVES OF 2017: Carol-Ann Beresford, Nails by Carol-Ann Louise

By Sophie Nutt | 30 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Carol-Ann Beresford, of Nails by Carol-Ann Louise, created these Disney-themed nails for her client’s holiday, who ended up getting engaged while in Paris. “This design showcases so many of my favourite techniques: extensions, ombre and freehand nail art. They are…

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FAVES OF 2017: Denise Strand

By Sophie Nutt | 29 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Denise Strand was inspired by Lucy Fell to create these nails featuring real snake skin – and when Lucy posted them on her own Facebook page, the set quickly became Denise’s favourite of the year. “I was and am very proud…

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FAVES OF 2017: Nicola Salmon, Body & Nails Mobile Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 28 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Nicola Salmon, of Body & Nails Mobile Beauty, revealed that, not only did these nails force her out of her comfort zone, but also helped a bride-to-be wow the in-laws at dinner. “These are my favourite nails of 2017 because…

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FAVES OF 2017: Sarah Woodrow, Nailed It

By Sophie Nutt | 27 December 2017

We’ve been asking you for your favourite nail designs of 2017! Sarah Woodrow, of Nailed It, fell in love with these nails as they were the first set she created after committing to becoming a full time nail tech. “These are my favourite nails of the year as they are the…

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