EVENTS

Jo Tompkins Nail Your Epic Life Challenge

Award-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month

By Helena Biggs | 24 April 2024

Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per month. The business coach & founder of Nail Tech Tribe and The Nail Business Success Club launches Nail Your Epic Life…

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Studex piercing specialist scores slam dunk at US basketball championship

By Helena Biggs | 23 April 2024

What does a piercing brand have in common with basketball players? An unwavering desire to sparkle – and that’s just what happened at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final Four Men’s College Basketball Championship in Arizona. Piercing specialist, Studex USA, was invited to the championship in Glendale to join…

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Scratch Snap Apr 24 Winner Announcement

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap April 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 April 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news…

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Nail Camp 2024

Keen to elevate your nail artistry? Nail Camp 2024 to be hosted in Washington, USA

By Scratch Staff | 22 April 2024

Nail professionals are invited to elevate their craft and expand their network at Nail Camp 2024, running 7-10 October. The Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, USA, will host the four-day experience, which is organised by nail educator, Jessica Briarmoon. Nail Camp offers a comprehensive approach to professional development and…

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The results are in for the first Nailympia competition in Vietnam, 10-11 April 2024

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2024

The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. Amidst the grandeur of the Grand Palace venue, history was made as the inaugural Nailympia Vietnam unfolded with resplendent glory.…

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Glitterbels announces DreamFest event with exclusive opportunities for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2024

Nail brand, Glitterbels, is to host its third event for nail professionals, featuring exciting product launches and networking opportunities. The DreamFest party on Sunday 23 June 2024 will be hosted at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. There are three entry times for nail pros to choose from: 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm,…

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National Nail Tech Price Increase Day: Why it’s helping pros to achieve business success

By Helena Biggs | 8 April 2024

8 April 2024 marks the first National Nail Tech Price Increase Day, a movement launched by The Nail Tech Org to help professionals grow sustainable, profitable businesses. “It’s the norm for nail techs to join the industry with little or no understanding of how to calculate business costs,” comments Amy…

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Mar2024 Scratch Snap Winner Announced

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2024

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Mermaid Magic’, in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Entries were judged…

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Nailympia Germany Results 2024

Nailympia Germany 2024: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 24 March 2024

The third iteration of Nailympia Germany took place at the Beauty Düsseldorf exhibition, 22-24 March. The prestigious nail competition is powered by Scratch and the Germany edition is hosted by Stefanie Lo Re of Signature Nail International, supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. The 2024 contest welcomed 79 competitors…

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Celebrate global heritage with Cultural Style Week’s London Expo

By Callie Iley | 23 March 2024

Taking place in North London on 18 May, Cultural Style Week has announced its flagship Expo event in collaboration with Cultural Fashion & Arts. Cultural Style Week is a movement seeking to encourage individuals to embrace and wear their heritage with pride, with the initiative beginning in London 2022 and…

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Scratch to launch its first nail industry networking event in the USA

By Helena Biggs | 11 March 2024

Scratch, the leading resource for nail industry news, is on a continued mission to share nail content and unite the global industry, and will be hosting its first networking event outside of the UK. Co-founders, Scott Derbyshire and Alex Fox, and managing editor, Helena Biggs, will attend the Premiere Orlando…

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11 eye-catching nail looks from the Oscars 2024

By Callie Iley | 11 March 2024

The 96th Academy Awards (the Oscars) took place 10 March, with celebrity attendees showcasing glamorous looks as they gathered to celebrate film achievements from the past year. Here are 11 celebrity nail styles papped at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, that caught our eyes… Emily Blunt Emily Blunt wore this subtly…

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Money Budget Spring 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Key points to note for nail & beauty pros

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 March 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Spring Budget to parliament today, 6 March, in which he revealed the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. The focus was ‘a budget for long-term growth’ according to the Chancellor, who pledged ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and…

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The results: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions, March 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 March 2024

The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry exhibition, Professional Beauty London, 3-4 March 2024, with eight core categories competed in across the two days. Head judge, Jacqui O’Sullivan, administered the events alongside fellow competition director & judge, Sean O’Sullivan. They were joined by judges, Marian…

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