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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Titanic Spa launches wellness focused staff room

By Kat Hill | 19 February 2019

Yorkshire eco-spa, Titanic Spa, has unveiled a new wellness-inspired staff room. The staff room is an airy, daylit space, complete with areas and a breakfast bar. The staff room has also been fitted with easily accessible phone charging ports, snack and coffee machines, as well as Bluetooth speakers to help…

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Recycled nail jewellery walks Vivienne Westwood AW19 runway

By Kat Hill | 19 February 2019

Sunday saw myself and Scratch’s editor-in-chief attend the much anticipated Vivienne Westwood AW19 showcase at St John’s Smith Square, Westminster. The nail team was lead by Marian Newman, who worked with the CND™ Design Lab Team to ensure the models were ready to walk the runway. The team decorated the model’s nails…

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Bio Sculpture creates glossy natural manicures for Margaret Howell AW19

By Sophie Nutt | 18 February 2019

Reflecting the crisp and clean outfits storming the Margaret Howell runway this weekend, fresh and healthy-looking manicures were created by the nail team using Bio Sculpture products. Session stylist, Cherrie Snow (@cherriesnow), lead a team of six techs for the Margaret Howell show that took place on Sunday 17 February…

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#Tagthemanicurist campaign demands credit for nail pros

By Kat Hill | 18 February 2019

A new social media campaign is highlighting the need for credits for nail professionals in photographic work and on social media. Revealed by an Instagram account, the #tagthemanicurist campaign is calling for the same credit to be given to nail work as hair and make-up professionals. In an exclusive interview…

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Dancing On Ice: Nail Designs – Week 4

By Guest Writer | 18 February 2019

Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, Another week has flown by with plenty more nail designs featuring on the skaters and celebrities at Dancing On Ice. Here, I’m highlighting my favourite two designs from week four. First…

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More men are making grooming resolutions in 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 16 February 2019

A recent survey conducted by grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has found that more men are making grooming resolutions in 2019 to improve their love life. The survey of 2,018 men revealed that 73% are planning to make grooming resolutions, while 67% revealed it’s about improving their chances of finding…

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