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Sammy Macdonald Victoria Beckham Nails

Get to know the Scottish nail stylist who led nail looks for Victoria Beckham

By Helena Biggs | 8 January 2025

In Sammy Mac’s two decades in the nail industry, she’s won numerous awards, opened a thriving nail salon chain and led multiple teams backstage at Fashion Week events. So what’s left on the career tick list for this Scottish nail pro? “Leading the nail team for the 2024 Victoria Beckham…

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Unique salon décor: The Birmingham nail salon featuring a piano as its reception desk

By Lilly Delmage | 6 January 2025

Founder of Birmingham-based nail studio, Icey’s Beauty Lounge, Aysana Druga, shares the story behind the salon’s impressive entrance… In 2015, Aysana and her husband spotted a piano in the window of a charity shop. She recalls: “We had no idea where it was going to go at the time, so…

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Becki Menzies Burns Night Nail Tech

I’m a Scottish nail artist working in London. Here’s what I miss most…

By Guest Writer | 3 January 2025

“If anyone from outside Scotland asks me, I say I’m from Glasgow, but as Scottish folk will read this, I’m actually from Livingston,” smiles Becki Menzies. The nail pro lived in Scotland for 28 years before moving to East London in 2023, where she works within tattoo space, Soteria Studios.…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 24 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Beautifully ornate, this majestic manicure comes courtesy of Kristine Toce. Pairing a glossy red hue with black glitter, Kristine also adds detail with curlicues…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Simone at The Nail Cabin

By Kat Hill | 23 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Simone at The Nail Cabin, Lincoln, crafted this decant purple design. Using INK London’s Acrylink range as the base for her nail art, Simone then…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Rosie Watton, Nails By Rosie

By Kat Hill | 22 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Rosie Watton created this sparkling snowy look for her client’s Christmas manicure. With a base of Bio Sculpture Gel’s shade No. 1…

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FESTIVE FANCIES: Rachael Wilders

By Kat Hill | 21 December 2017

We’ve made a list and we’re checking it twice! In the countdown to Christmas, we’re rounding up festive designs and products for the most wonderful time of year. Rachael Wilders created this cheeky Elf on the Shelf inspired design, complete with a watchful eye! Combining snowy blue nails with red…

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YOUR FAVE Scratch cover of 2017: revealed!

By Helena Biggs | 20 December 2017

The results are in for your favourite Scratch magazine cover image of 2017. Open to all Scratch readers, voting took place last weekend – with votes amassed in their hundreds for 13 eye-catching cover images. From bold, punchy nail styles to sultry poses and clever use of props, the images…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Kelly Colley, Lavish Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 19 December 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Kelly Colley, of Lavish Nails, revealed that this glittered winter-ice look has been popular amongst her clients that want to be prepared for festivities beyond Christmas Day. “I think this design has been popular as some clients want to…

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