Nail Tech Talk: Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie
Scratch chats to Carlie Fidgett of Bycarlie about her nail journey and the difficulties she’s faced dealing with diverticulitis… Carlie’s nail journey began in 2019 while she was working a full time job at Centre Parcs full time, when she enrolled on a gel polish course with Gellux. Following from…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Shannon Sweet. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Festive Fun’ in the bid to win a prize from Nailchemy. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Hut, Pontyclun, Wales
The Beauty Hut opened its doors in July 2022, when Kate Morgan made the decision to move from her home based salon into a premises on a busy high street. “My vision is to create a one stop shop, offering a complete package of treatments including nails, lashes, waxing, massage,…
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Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily
Nail Tech Talk: Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily North Yorkshire-based tech, Emily Jones of Nailed By Emily, chats to Scratch about mobile tekking alongside her studies at university and her passion for creating nail art. “My nail journey began in summer 2020. As a university student who lives at…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire
Salon in the Spotlight: Meraki, Bulkington, Warwickshire Gemma Hill qualified as a nail technician in 2016, engaging in extensive training with CJP Nail Systems alongside 1-2-1 sessions with other nail technicians. She set up working in a salon, however due to the lockdown in 2020, the salon closed. This encouraged…
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Turn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection
Turn heads with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2022 Totally Tinseled colour collection Artistic Nail Design has launched its winter 2022 collection, Totally Tinseled, drawing inspiration from the festive season while maintaining its signature edgy twist. The collection offers a variety of finishes and tones, with six seasonal hues ranging from…
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Embrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers
Embrace the magic of the festive season with Nailberry’s 3 Moon nail lacquers Nailberry has launched its Moon Collection, featuring a trio of dazzling metallic nail lacquers. With three seasonal statement shades to take clients from day-to-night, the Moon Collection can be used alongside Nailberry’s Strengthen & Breathe Base Coat…
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Nail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios
Nail Tech Talk: Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios Alice Molyneux of Cherry-B Studios sits down with Scratch to chat about her inclusive nail studio and her future career goals… “My signature style is something that is painterly and realistic looking, such as dreamy skies, portraits, foliage and fine line illustrations,”…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Lisa Johnston. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created nail designs inspired by ‘Crown Jewels’ in the bid to win a prize from HD Professional Nail Systems. Judged by Scratch‘s…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist
Nail Tech Talk: Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist Scratch chats to Leeds based tech, Jessica White of Jessica White Nail Artist, about her time studying for a law degree alongside tekking, and why she decided to commit to nails full time when she graduated… “My nail journey began…
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Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke
Salon in the Spotlight: SB Nails, Basingstoke After working in education as a learning support assistant and art therapist within a school, Sonia Brown decided it was time for a career change. “I knew that my new career path wasn’t going to be in education, it was going to be…
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Nail Tech Talk: Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell
Scratch chats to Daisy Tann of Sweet As Hell about her passion for cruelty free nail products and inclusivity in the beauty industry. “I think for me, the thing I love most about being a nail tech is a combination of things,” Daisy smiles. “I love delivering a service that…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Sweetcheeks Salon, Shrewsbury
Salon in the Spotlight: Sweetcheeks Salon, Shrewsbury Sweetcheeks Salon, Telford was first established in 2015 by Sophie Williams, who had previously worked as a mobile tech for 12 years. Sophie branched into education in 2019, starting her own training academy, and the Telford salon began to expand. “I had been…
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My Other Life: Laura Prigg of Basic Witch Nails
Scratch chats to Laura Prigg, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Laura Prigg has spent her working life in the retail industry, progressing from Christmas temp to store manager at Yankee Candle. She began creating custom press-on nails at the end of…
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Nail Tech Talk: Anastasia of NoiNails
Nail extension specialist and encapsulation enthusiast, Anastasia of NoiNails, sits down with Scratch to share her passion for tekking and the importance of self-belief… “My favourite product to use is the KRYLX acrylic powders, which I’ve fallen in love with. I’ve never worked with anything like it,” Anastasia enthuses. “The…
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