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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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Nail styles to note from the OPI Trend Tour

By Kat Hill | 20 March 2017

On Friday I was lucky enough to get creative at the OPI Trend Tour for spring/ summer 2017. Held at the Wella Studio, London, the day course saw attendees try their hand at some of the nail art trends predicted for the upcoming season – as well as the chance to play…

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SEE TOP gymnasts in action with SIMON JERSEY

By Helena Biggs | 17 March 2017

Simon Jersey, official uniform supplier to Team GB, is giving away two separate opportunities to see some of the UK’s best gymnasts in action. A family of four can win the chance to attend the British Gymnastics Championships on 26th March in Liverpool. The winning family will also meet former…

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FABY TO REVEAL latest collection in Italy this weekend

By Helena Biggs | 15 March 2017

Check out Faby’s stunning spring/summer collection, I’m Faby, and the pretty Nature collection at Cosmoprof Bologna this weekend. The brand’s home country plays host to the Faby Italia team, as well as its UK distributors, Palm Extra, on stand in Hall 36, Booth F5/G6 for some very exciting new launches. To…

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SALON SERVICES to open second Liverpool store

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2017

The grand opening of Sally Salon Services’ second store in Liverpool is set to take place this weekend. On both Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th, the new Liverpool Lord St store will be offering a number of discounts for customers in the local area, including 25% off everything, exclusive key…

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SAVE ON WORKWEAR with Buttercups Uniforms

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2017

Stylish beauty workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, is offering an incredible offer across its ranges – for a limited time only. The deal includes 3 for 2 on workwear attire, plus FREE trousers and postage! Simply use promo code BUT007 at buttercupsuniforms.com. Go on, shake up your salon wear and spruce up…

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SCRATCH STARS nail industry awards opens for entry

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2017

The Scratch Stars Awards – the only awards completely dedicated to the UK nail industry – is now open for entry! Oh, and entry is FREE – so what are you waiting for? There are 18 categories and you can enter up to two, so don’t delay, log onto www.scratchstarsawards.co.uk and…

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