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Techs paint fairytale nail art for Scratch Snap comp: winner announced

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 May 2025

The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for May has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fairytale Figures, in the bid to win a prize from MSK Nails. Entries were judged by Megan Heppinstall, owner of MSK Nails & Scratch Stars Social…

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Nail Tech Talk: Kassie Payne of Nailz by Kass

By Lilly Delmage | 28 August 2024

Luxury press-on nail artist, Kassie Payne, shares what sparked her passion for creating portrait nail artistry and her social media journey, and reveals the journey to launching own range of nail products… Kassie joined the world of nails as a means of income. She says: “The first three years I…

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How to master character nail art

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 May 2024

If you or your clients are film fans, cosplay crazy, Disney holiday-goers or simply love sentimental or seasonal nail art, bring your favourite characters to life on nails with expert advice… Beginner level “Simple colour palette characters, like Mickey Mouse or Betty Boop, are great for beginners to create,” notes…

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Nail Tech Talk: Sylvia Terelak of Bad Polish Gurl

By Callie Iley | 1 October 2023

Having had a lifelong fascination for long nails and a passion for art and design, Sylvia Terelak of Bad Polish Gurl reflects on her journey from nail enthusiast to accomplished professional nail artist… “Ever since I was a young child, I was always extremely drawn to long nails, to the…

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Nail Tech Talk: Beth Buckley of Sassy Nails

By Callie Iley | 19 August 2023

Despite not considering nails as a career until later in her life, Beth Buckley of Sassy Nails had a lifelong passion for nails. “I even used to paint my friend’s nails in the toilets at school,” she laughs. “I trained in L&P Acrylic and later in gel polish, and never…

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Nail Tech Talk: Hannah Smith of Hannah Smith Essex Nail Artist 

By Callie Iley | 27 May 2023

Having always enjoyed art and beauty, character nail artist, Hannah Smith of Hannah Smith Essex Nail Artist was quickly drawn to the nail industry, wanting to use her two passions to create a career for herself. “The nail industry not only allows me to be creative every day, but it…

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Nail Tech Talk: Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails

By Callie Iley | 11 February 2023

With a passion for art and big dreams for the future of her beauty business, Oxfordshire-based tech, Joss Neaves of Cloud Nine Nails, works from her home studio, offering hand-painted nail art to clients. “I was originally attracted to the nail industry because of the nail community. When I got…

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Nail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails

By Callie Iley | 8 October 2022

Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating character nail art. Some of my most popular and recognisable designs are anime related,” Angela reveals. “However, I do love…

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