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Important August dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of August, with our roundup of dates to note… 2nd-3rd: Brighton Pride Pride Month may have been in June, but amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community is not restricted to one month. The UK’s biggest pride festival takes place at the start…
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Seaside styles stun in nail art contest: check out 55 entries & winner
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for July has been announced as Bethany Allen of @goodwithabrush. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Seaside Styling, in the bid to win a Halo prize courtesy of Pure Nails. Entries were judged by Tina Bell, head…
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Winners announced in nail industry’s 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards (+ photo gallery)
Stunning London venue, The Underglobe, set the scene for the 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises exceptional nail professionals, businesses and teams in the UK and Ireland. Hosted by TV’s Jeff Brazier and Scratch’s Helena Biggs, awards were presented across 18 categories, and guests enjoyed prosecco courtesy of Bluestreak…
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Julie Kandalec, the founder of Julie K Nail Academy, whose clients have included P!nk, Emily Blunt and Camila Cabello, has announced her first Beauty & Business Mastermind in Bali, Indonesia, 11-18 June 2024. The eight-day programme is tailored to nail artists, hair stylists, make-up artists and aestheticians seeking to enhance…
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Cultural Style Week 2024 unveils My Cultural Style campaign with Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi
Dedicated to embracing cultural heritage, identity and beauty, Cultural Style Week has launched its vibrant My Cultural Style campaign featuring Miss England finalist, Temi Adeyemi. A week-long celebration of cultural diversity encouraging participants worldwide to showcase unique cultural clothing, Cultural Style Week aligns with the United Nations World Day for…
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CND™ and Charlotte Tilbury collaborated with British-American designer, Harris Reed, to create bold nail designs and vibrant make-up looks for his AW24 London Fashion Week showcase. Renowned for creating gender fluid items that play with themes of masculinity and femininity, Reed describes his aesthetic as ‘Romanticism gone non-binary’, and items…
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Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has partnered with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for those undergoing cancer treatment. Offering free services to men, women and young adults diagnosed with cancer to manage both physical and emotional side effects of treatment, Look Good Feel Better’s virtual…
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Embrace the opportunity to join an elite group of salons and industry professionals and enter the Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises excellence in the UK&I nail sector. Dubbed ‘the Oscars of the nail industry’, the Scratch Stars Awards has returned for a 12th year, recognising excellence, passion and skill in…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carlie Fidgett. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Icy Elegance’, in the bid to win a prize from Beauty Boss HQ. Entries were judged by Scratch’s…
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