Posts by Helena Biggs
4 ways to reassure clients about the safety of your nail services
You’ve spent hundreds of pounds on products, hours of time on training courses, and provide nail services that make your clients feel happy. So it hurts to constantly have to defend your profession from mainstream media cries of ‘UV nail lamps could cause cancer’ or ‘gel polish services cause allergies’. These stories don’t seem to…
Read MoreFinalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards
An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners, mentors and educators submitted testimonials and imagery 1-28 February, and Monday 10 April revealed five finalists in each of the 18 categories. These finalists will…
Read MoreTop 21 revealed in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition
In an overwhelming display of talent and enthusiasm for their craft, nail pros worldwide embraced a creative challenge and entered The World’s Star Nail Artist, a new competition for 2023 brought to the industry by Scratch. The mission is clear: to recognise and reward global nail artists, push the boundaries of design, and offer a…
Read MoreSPRING BUDGET: Beauty industry body, NHBF, reacts to Chancellor’s measures
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, today (15 March) presented his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament. He commented: “In the Autumn Statement 2022, the government took the difficult decisions needed on tax and spending to restore economic stability, support public services, and lay the foundation for long-term growth. “At Spring Budget 2023 the government is…
Read MoreTHE RESULTS: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions – March 2023
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry event, Professional Beauty, 5-6 March, with 170 competition seats taken across eight core categories. Competition directors, Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan, administered and judged the events, and were joined by fellow judges, Marian Newman, Kirsty Meakin, Amie Heary, Alex Fox, Hazel Dixon, Liza…
Read MoreScratch Stars: Entry opens for UK&I nail industry awards 2023
Nail pros, salons, industry supporters & social media starlets – it’s time to step into the prestigious nail competition arena and see if you can be recognised with a Scratch Star Award… For 10 years, Scratch magazine has championed nail professionals and businesses in the UK nail industry by awarding Scratch Stars; coveted titles that…
Read MoreBABTAC launches T.I.M.E initiative to help consumers identify safe beauty services
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) hosted an event at the Houses of Parliament on 26 January to mark the launch of T.I.M.E, an initiative to help consumers signpost their way to salon safety. A regulatory checklist, T.I.M.E will provide the framework necessary to ensure that consumers are aware of what to…
Read MoreHong Kong nail pros scoop top titles in CIDESCO Global Awards
CIDESCO, the esteemed awarding organisation for beauty and spa therapy, has announced the winners of its Global Awards 2022. The awards recognised the exceptional talents of students worldwide across beauty therapy, nails, make-up, western massage and spa. The nails and massage categories were new for 2022. Judges for the Nail Professional category were Scratch magazine’s…
Read MoreStar-studded line-up of nail pros to speak at Nail Camp 2023
Hillfield House Academy, Gloucester, will host a star-studded line-up of nail pros for the first edition of NAIL CAMP on 18 & 19 March 2023. World nail champions including Lena Kurach will be demonstrating nail techniques and serving up expertise across the two-day event, which takes place in a stunning grade II listed mansion. Just…
Read MoreCounty Donegal nail technician shares benefits of PHAB Service Star accolade
County Donegal nail technician shares benefits of PHAB Service Star accolade Rina du Plessis of Signature Nails by Rina in Letterdenny, Co. Donegal, has been recognised for her exemplary nail treatments and customer care with a PHAB Service Star. The PHAB Service Stars initiative was launched by Nergish Wadia-Austin, esteemed international business management training &…
Read MoreNailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023
Nailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023 Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, is expanding into three further locations for 2023, owing to a strengthened partnership with Informa Markets. The success of the Nailympia Orlando 2019 and 2022 editions will see Nailympia Competitions at beauty exhibitions in…
Read MoreFootcare specialist, Margaret Dabbs, awarded OBE in New Year Honours List 2023
Margaret Dabbs, CEO & founder of the Margaret Dabbs London foot clinics and own brand of foot, hand and leg products, has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty’s New Year Honours List. Recipients in the New Year Honours List have been awarded for their…
Read MoreWorld’s Star Nail Artist competition launches with £1000s of prizes for winners
Introducing a NEW competition, open to nail artists worldwide! Scratch, in partnership with CND™, has launched World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) – an opportunity for creative nail experts to immerse in themed challenges over 10 weeks. Proud to unite the global nail industry with this exciting event, entry opens 1 February 2023, and entrants will…
Read MoreNails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch
Nails.INC & Percy Pig pair up for scented nail polish launch British nailcare brand, Nails.INC, has teamed up with popular confectionery character, Percy Pig, to launch a Percy scented nail polish duo. Percy, a creation by M&S, first hit shelves as a gummy sweet in 1992 and is the most successful brand in the British…
Read More‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023
‘Viva Magenta’ is Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2023 Pantone, the world renowned source of colour expertise, has unveiled PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta as its Colour of the Year 2023. For 24 years, Pantone’s Colour of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, beauty, home furnishings, industrial design…
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