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Important August dates for your nail & beauty business

By Jess Watts | 27 July 2025

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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 July 2025

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)

By Helena Biggs | 7 July 2025

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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#NailingMentalHealth record attempt kicks off this weekend

By Helena Biggs | 1 April 2017

Nailing Mental Health, the campaign to raise money for mental health charities, Mind, and Samaritans, will see techs gather this Sunday to see if they can smash a world record. Organised by celebrity session tech, Stephanie Staunton, numbers are needed – in the form of people looking to have their…

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NAILS MAG names its Next Top Nail Artist 2017

By Helena Biggs | 31 March 2017

Following a lengthy, exciting and challenging process, Nails magazine has announced the winner of its Next Top Nail Artist competition for 2017. Netherlands nail artist, Tracey Lee, scooped the title in the online nail art competition, which is open to professionals worldwide. Jonny Diep Pham and Liina Leino took the runners up prizes…

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FABY & LCBT lend a hand to the Ideal Home Show

By Helena Biggs | 30 March 2017

Palms Extra, UK distributor of Faby nail products, paired up with the London College of Beauty Therapy to pamper visitors to the Ideal Home Show. Students from the college offered a variety of free treatments in the show’s Pamper Lounge, including Faby manicures. This nail service proved extremely popular across…

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CHAMPION NAIL TECH to showcase spring nail designs at free Peterborough event

By Helena Biggs | 30 March 2017

Techs – pop Monday 3 April in your diary, as Scratch Stars award-winning nail artist, Alessandra Marchesi, is offering design ideas for FREE. Using Faby nail products, Alessandra will showcase spring nail art tutorials at an event in Peterborough, hosted by Palms Extra. The event is totally free to attend,…

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CEW announces 2017 award finalists

By Kat Hill | 29 March 2017

CEW has announce the finalists of the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards. The professional organisation unites professionals from across the beauty industry, while the awards recognise product innovation and creativity in the sector. In its 25th year, the announcement son finalists sees The Nourishing Cracked Heel Balm for Happy Feet from…

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SWEET SQUARED congratulate first Waxperts Manscaping graduate

By Helena Biggs | 25 March 2017

Sweet Squared is thrilled to announce the graduation of its first ever Waxperts Manscaping student. Debbie Hargreaves, of Inverness, was the first therapist in the UK to finish the course, which launched last month and covers male hair removal. Having undergone previous Waxperts training, Debbie was taught about ‘manscaping’ by…

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