TECHS & SALONS
Brighton nail artist: mixed media allows me to create nail art with greater impact
Get to know Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year finalist 2025, Sabre van Dijk, in an exclusive interview on her career journey and why she applied for the competition… Tell us about your nail journey… I’ve studied art for as long as I can remember: Photography at the University…
Read More
Award-winning nail tech: How I’ve found success despite suffering with fibromyalgia
Kirsty Brown is the owner of Paintbrush Nails, Stirling, Scotland, which is the Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024 & a finalist for 2025. Here, she shares about her experiences with fibromyalgia… Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive difficulties. It can be…
Read More
Powys nail salon: where rustic charm meets luxury beauty treatments
Jodie Evans, owner of Wales salon, Nail Envy, speaks to Scratch about the journey of building her thriving nail business. “Nail Envy is designed to feel like a luxurious home-from-home, combining rustic charm with modern elegance,” says Jodie. “The interior features brickwork, warm wood tones and plush velvet chairs –…
Read More
Read the latest issue
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and…
Read More
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz…
Read More
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, owner of Nailed It Beauty, has been getting in the swing of spring with plenty of floral nail requests. “Everyone has been asking for floral nails!” Lauren laughs, “Unlike some nail art trends, flowers have no age…
Read More
Lisa Smith reveals why she works from home and in mobile environments, as well as why she’s enlisted the help of a local photographer… When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? A few years ago I was going to a friend’s wedding and I had my…
Read More
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Karen Heron celebrated her birthday with a stylish nail look to match her Swarovski watch. “The watch was a gift from my husband,” Karen smiles. “I thought these nails would look nice with it! Using Gelish shades I Or-chid You Not,…
Read More
Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career and salon, she’s never been happier. “I’d always known I wanted to be a nail technician but my family felt…
Read More