EVENTS
20th Nailympia London nail competition opens 19 categories for entry
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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Ready to improve your nail art skills? MISSU invites you to a 14-day online challenge
Nail pros: practice and improve your nail art skills by taking part in a fun 14-day challenge, hosted by MISSU Nails. The innovative nail art brand is inviting techs to try a range of different designs from 6-19 May to expand their creativity, and be in with the chance of…
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Award-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month
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
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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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap 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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Keen to elevate your nail artistry? Nail Camp 2024 to be hosted in Washington, USA
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
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
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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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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Irish-founded and global salon software provider, Phorest, marked its 20th business anniversary at its 8th annual flagship event, the Salon Owners Summit, in the Royal Dublin Convention Centre. Over 600 salon owners from salon business communities across Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA gathered over two days to hear talks…
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Lecenté has announced its Education Enrolment Season, offering promotions on nail education for a range of skill levels. Running from 8 January to 31 January, Lecenté’s Education Enrolment Season will feature exclusive event offers on its award-winning training, including free enrolment into a range of courses. Education on offer during…
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