TECHS & SALONS
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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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield
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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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Linda Reinsone created this glittering drip design in a gory twist on the French. Linda created the effect with Brillbird’s Brush&Go gel paint, before…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, created this portrait of Pennywise, the villainous clown from the film, IT. “To create this design, I used…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Danni, at Chewitt’s Nails & Beauty, created this characterful design featuring Jack Skellington! The iconic character from Tim Burton’s film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, was hand…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Mel Laszkowicz has found the classy combination of pink, white and metallic tones have been requested by her clients seeking a nail look for the seasonal transition. I have found that designs with nude and white tone, with plenty…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Amy Thompson, of Fingertip Beauty, created this magnificent mani featuring Maleficent – a witchy Disney villain! Amy created the look with a variety of…
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The countdown to Halloween has begun! We’re putting the spotlight on boo-tiful products and fang-tastic designs – will your clients dare to try them this spooky season? Hayley Black created this devilishly detailed design! Using Nail Gaga products, Hayley combines black, white and red shades with create a striking effect with…
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