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Meet the Derbyshire nail tech who swapped retail for running her own salon
From retail career to nail salon owner, Natalie Kirk has had quite the journey. Step inside her Derbyshire-based nail space, Nail Perfection by Natalie… In 2004, Natalie Kirk was working in retail but had had grown increasingly disillusioned with the industry. When her mum suggested she try a nail course as a sideline, she decided…
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Wedding nails: 47 classy & chic bridal nail art ideas
Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up elegant nail looks that are perfect for the big day. Home salon owner & bridal nail specialist, Georgia Steel, comments: “Classic French manicures have always been my most popular bridal request. Most people prioritise having a timeless manicure in their photos, something…
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30 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter
The Easter bunny has paid a visit to Scratch and brought us delectable Mini Egg nails! The speckled nail finish proves popular each year, and is versatile enough to be worn past Easter. Create the base for Mini Egg styles with a pastel hue, and use a fine nail art brush or dotting tool with…
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Know your nails: what are they made of & why do we have them?
Before you can truly care for nails, you need to understand them. Let’s take a look at the anatomy, composition and purpose of the nail unit… What are nails? When someone talks about fingernails, they are often referring to the entire area that sits at the end of the fingers, known scientifically as the nail…
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