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Important May dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of May, with our roundup of dates to note… Skin Cancer Awareness Month Educate clients on the importance of protecting their skin by sharing the Protect and Check campaign from UK skin cancer charity, Skcin, and the Sun Protection Campaign from…
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Nails inspired by spring trends: see 94 entries & winner of nail art comp
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art contest for April is Katarzyna Korzeniak of @katessimplynails. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Your Favourite Spring Trends, in the bid to win a prize from Andreia Professional. Entries were judged by Sara Pinto, Andreia Professional product director, and Scratch deputy editor,…
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Inside look: Nail Beauty Congress & Championship 2025, Belgrade, Serbia
The landmark event highlighted industry advancements, expertise and hosted the first Serbian nail competition in nine years, while raising the region’s industry profile and standards, writes Alex Fox… The Nail Beauty Congress & Championship, held in Belgrade, Serbia, in April, was a historic event that brought together nail professionals and…
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Globally renowned nail competition organisation, Nailympia, will commemorate its 20th anniversary in London, 13-14 October 2024. Beneath the guidance of Alex Fox, its global competition director & co-founder of Scratch, Nailympia has blossomed into a mecca for nailists seeking international recognition and industry accolades. With each passing year, the competition…
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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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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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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 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 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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