MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2025

It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different…

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UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 August 2025

The UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has revealed plans to regulate the aesthetic and non-invasive procedures sector. It follows a consultation, which industry bodies including the British Beauty Council, NHBF and BABTAC contributed to, and its findings have helped shape the approach to addressing safety concerns in…

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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2025

The UK government has unveiled a Small Business Plan, which hopes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them ‘the most comprehensive support package in a generation’. Many measures within the plan will directly affect the nail, hair and beauty sectors, which comprise thousands of salons and self-employed…

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Cotton buds & plastic straws to be banned to tackle plastic pollution

By Sophie Nutt | 22 May 2019

Cotton buds, plastic straws and stirrers are to be banned in England from April next year (2020) in a bid to help tackle plastic pollution. The ban comes after campaigns from Sir David Attenborough and the UN calling for a reduction in plastic waste that cannot decompose, seeing more pressure…

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10million Brits disclose private details to salon staff during treatments

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

Research by business finance provider, Liberis, has revealed that an estimated 10 million Brits feel comfortable disclosing even the most private details about their personal life to hair and beauty providers. Over 40% of the 1000 respondents stated that they have an especially good relationship with their hairdresser or beauty…

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The Gel Bottle reveals new brand & workshops for techs

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2019

The team behind The Gel Bottle Inc has unveiled Peacci, a clothing and cosmetics brand for pros and consumers alike. Peacci features a compressive nail lacquer line with trend-led shades, as well as nail-themed apparel; from t-shirts emblazoned with ‘Nail it’ to cosy, pastel-coloured hoodies. To celebrate the launch, the…

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Nouveau Lashes co-founder steps down from role

By Helena Biggs | 16 May 2019

After 14 years as co-founder and director of Nouveau Lashes, Bridgette Softley has stepped down from the role, with co-founder Karen Betts leading the role of managing director. Bridgette hones a long and successful career in the beauty industry and has been instrumental in founding and nurturing the Nouveau Lashes…

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An evening with Marian Newman & Nick Knight

By Helena Biggs | 13 May 2019

London’s V&A Museum hosted Nailed It. Marian Newman & Nick Knight with Mimma Viglezio, an evening discussion on Friday 10 May that focused on the careers and collaborative efforts of the esteemed nail artist and renowned fashion photographer. The lecture theatre was packed with photography and nail fanatics, all keen to…

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Nailympia Estonia 2019: THE RESULTS

By Scratch Staff | 13 May 2019

The second Nailympia Estonia took place 10-12 May 2019 at Beauty World, Talinn, and attracted 69 competitors from 16 countries. 320 competition seats were taken and the results are as follows: SOAK OFF GEL MANICURE Division 1 1st – Aleksandra Karnosova – Finland 2nd – Agne Montivilaite – Lithuania 3rd…

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