Posts by Scratch Staff
Spring Statement 2025: Key takeaways for beauty industry workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, today (26 March) delivered her Spring Statement: an update on the UK economy since the formal Budget in October 2024, and its forecasted performance. Focuses were on defence, taxes and governmental efficiency, with no measures announced that will hugely impact the beauty sector. However, Reeves has not increased taxes,…
Read MoreSussex nail tech: How I navigate epilepsy to keep offering nail services
Dawn Wolk has huge adoration for the nail industry. It gives her independence and a sense of self-worth – but regular seizures mean she can only accommodate two clients per day. The East Sussex nail pro, who attained an L&P acrylic nail qualification in February 2023, suffers with epilepsy and has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which affects…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc expands academy offerings to empower nail pros
Brighton-based nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has launched in-person courses, workshops and a call service via TGB Academy, to support aspiring and experienced techs. The company’s most popular online workshops, BIAB™ Master and Perfect Prep, will be available as in-person courses at the company’s Centre of Excellence in Brighton. In addition, Schedule A Call…
Read MoreBexy Glow unveils Bexy Build builder gel at star-studded launch event
Paige Chohan and Becky Willett, founders of nail brand, Bexy Glow, hosted an event in Cheshire to launch Bexy Glow Bexy Build: a builder gel designed to offer strength, flexibility and long-lasting wear. Guests gathered at The Colony, Wilmslow on 5 March to learn about the product, which is described as a ‘thicker, self-levelling gel that provides…
Read MoreNO MORE Week: How nail & beauty pros can support clients experiencing domestic abuse
NO MORE Week is an annual, international campaign to raise awareness about and take a stand against domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides resources for individuals and organisations to take action and make a difference, and you can too as a nail/beauty pro. The focus for 2025 is ‘NO MORE Silence’. Research shows that…
Read MoreLife as a nail tech with Raynaud’s: 5 pros share their experiences
Raynaud’s syndrome, also known as Raynaud’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon, is a condition that affects blood circulation to fingers and toes and can cause them to change colour when cold, anxious or stressed. Other symptoms include pain, numbness and pins and needles. Symptoms vary for each individual and may last for several minutes to hours.…
Read MoreNailympia Anaheim 2025: THE RESULTS
The second Nailympia Anaheim nail competition took place 23-24 February 2025 at Premiere Anaheim, California, welcoming 40 competitors from eight countries. Here are the results: RUNWAY NAILS – VINTAGE VOGUE Division 1 1st – Anastasiia Akzamova – USA 2nd – Kim Sizemore – USA 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA Division 2 1st – Thomas Pham…
Read MorePlatform launches to empower beauty pros & support business growth
Samantha Cusick, a business growth coach & owner of multiple salons, has launched The Beauty Business Platform. The resource seeks to empower hair and beauty professionals at all levels and support the sustainable growth of their businesses. It combines actionable strategies, proven tools to streamline operations and Samantha’s insights into what it takes to thrive…
Read MoreWhat are ‘soap nails’, the 2025 trend loved by celebrities including Kylie Jenner?
There’s good news for fans of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’: the TikTok beauty craze centred around a fresh, glowing and natural appearance. ‘Clean’ and classy manicure trend, ‘soap nails’, has been spotted on some famous fingers and is here to stay in 2025. The soap nail trend is all about sporting an effortless and understated…
Read MoreInterested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar dives into its 2025 direction
Are you keen to learn more about Nailympia Competitions? Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist for hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, hosted a webinar with Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, and seasoned judge & nail expert, Vitaly Solomonoff, which is available to watch back here. The webinar explored Nailympia’s…
Read MoreCambridgeshire nail tech: how I created my dream salon space after 20 years
Dominique Sharpe’s Godmanchester nail business rebranded to The Nail Editor in May 2024, and the nail stylist moved into the professional studio she had longed for since qualifying as a nail tech in 2004. In the early stages of her career, the three-time Scratch Stars Awards finalist struggled to find an environment in which she…
Read MoreFootlogix medi-pedi products endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists
Pediceutical footcare line, Footlogix®, has been endorsed by the Institute of Podiatrists (IOP), an organisation that represents podiatry professionals who are committed to advancing foot health standards. The two-year endorsement follows the successful completion of a rigorous evaluation, conducted by the Institute’s Medicines and Procedures Panel (MaPP). This review involved a team of clinical podiatrists…
Read MoreHow a Scottish nail brand is changing the way products are seen in the sector
In just five years, husband and wife duo, Chris and Bekka Costello, have grown their nail business in Paisley, Scotland, from 10 humble products to over 350: focusing on everything nail professionals require to offer slick, profitable services. “We started Nail Order while our salon was closed due to the pandemic, as lockdown gave us…
Read MoreVeganuary: How to tell if your nail & beauty products are vegan-friendly
Are your clients calling for vegan and cruelty-free products? Scratch explores how to tell if your nail and beauty products fit the bill… The global vegan cosmetics market is anticipated to reach $24.79 billion in 2028, according to research by Fortune Business Insights, and a whopping 82% of all new vegan items that launched in the UK…
Read MorePinterest has predicted 2025’s top trends: here’s 10 takeaways for nails
Social media platform, Pinterest has revealed its annual trend report for 2025, Pinterest Predicts. We’ve rounded up the 10 key trends set to dominate the nail world in 2025… 1. Cherry Coded With searches for ‘cherry vibe’ increasing by 325%, the cherry red hue is set to dominate nail requests in the coming seasons. The…
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