MOVERS & SHAKERS
Nailympia Anaheim 2026: THE RESULTS
The third edition of the Nailympia Anaheim nail competition welcomed 83 competitors taking 252 seats – 87 of which were in the arena during the two-day event at Premiere Anaheim. Turn-in art entries and poster submissions were all extremely popular at this event, with Runway Nails, Gel Polish Manicure and…
Celebrity nail looks shone bright at the 2026 Grammys
The 68th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles on 1 February, honouring the biggest names in music. Bringing together a whole host of stars, the red carpet featured eye-catching fashion styles and shimmering nail designs, which dazzled with chrome and 3D embellishments. Scroll down to check out the celebrity…
VTCT expands international learner support with language assessment
Beauty qualifications awarding body, VTCT, has launched the Vocational English Language Assessment (VELA), to benefit international learners. The AI-powered English proficiency test is designed ‘to support international learners, training providers and employers with a fast, reliable and accessible way to validate English language capability’. VELA works by evaluating four core…
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The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for January is Bristol nail pro, Kellie Sanfiz-Gould. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Frosted Fingertips, in the bid to win an Artistic Nail Design prize. Entries were judged by Victoria Trafford, Artistic educator & brand manager at Sweet Squared, and Scratch editor, Rebecca…
Paris is set to welcome one of the most influential minds in nail science, as Doug Schoon returns for an exclusive two-day event dedicated to the future of nails and beauty. Taking place on 13-14 June 2026, at the Hotel L’Elysée Val d’Europe in Serris, this highly anticipated gathering promises…
Prepare your business for the month of February with our roundup of dates to note… All month: LGBTQ+ History Month On its website, LGBT+ History Month designates February as a time ‘to celebrate [the] rich and diverse history, herstory and theirstory’ of the LGBTQ+ community. Each year, the campaign adopts…
Piercing training and product provider, Studex, is celebrating 50 years in operation. For five decades, the company has supplied ear and nose piercing systems and jewellery to salons, jewellers, retailers, piercing studios and healthcare environments. Studex has focused on the development of hygienic, safe and consistent systems, which can be…
Ixworth beauty professional, Isabelle Cross, is to host a beauty treatment marathon to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now. From 10am on 21 February, Isabelle will offer select beauty treatments back-to-back for 24-hours from her salon, Studio.19. Clients and supporters are encouraged to donate to Breast Cancer Now and purchase…
Donna Dennell, nail pro & podcaster, has founded The Nail G: ‘a place for the nail obsessed’. She offers cuticle oil pens in various scents, alongside stationery items including eco-notes for ‘really important nail notes’ and greetings cards. “The Nail G is an extension of my longstanding nail business, as…