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Submit your fruit nail art for the chance to WIN a £200 HD Pro Nails prize

By Rebecca Hitchon | 4 August 2025

The August Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…

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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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HONA nail brand attends small business celebration at Downing Street

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 July 2025

Wales-based professional nail brand, Home Of Nail Art (HONA), was invited to a small business celebration hosted by the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this month. Held at 11 Downing Street, the event brought together over 40 winners and finalists of The Small Awards 2025 by Small Business Britain, where HONA…

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Cuccio welcomes three new educators to the Cuccio Effect Education Programme

By Sophie Nutt | 18 July 2018

Cuccio has announced the addition of three new educators to the Cuccio Effect Education programme. The brand welcomes Gaynor Joliffe (North West), Becca Downham (Derby) and Kerry Anderson (Macclesfield). Cuccio elite educator, Nikki Kiss, worked alongside both Liz Richards, national salon sales and education manager, and Lisa Dunlop, head of…

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New president of Elemis is revealed

By Sophie Nutt | 17 July 2018

Previously the managing director of the UK for the company, Noella Gabriel has been promoted to president of Elemis. With a background that started in beauty therapy, Noella achieved unprecedented growth for Elemis year on year as managing director of the UK since her appointment in 2014. In her new…

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Nail industry veteran joins the Cuccio International team

By Helena Biggs | 16 July 2018

As part of its initiative to grow the brand worldwide, Cuccio International has selected industry veteran, Paulette Grace, as VP of sales. Paulette brings over two decades of experience and unbridled success in the professional beauty arena and will lead the sales and marketing efforts for the brand. “I am…

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Winners revealed of the Scratch Stars Awards 2018

By Helena Biggs | 15 July 2018

The winners of the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 have been revealed at a fabulous party in London’s Covent Garden. Hosted by TV personality, Rylan Clark-Neal, the winners across 18 categories were announced at Scratch magazine’s Summer Party – with an additional accolade for Lifetime Achievement. Scratch magazine has organised the…

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BABTAC awarded for commitment to improving industry standards

By Kat Hill | 14 July 2018

British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology – or BABTAC – was recently awarded for its commitment to improving industry standards at The Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2018. Presented to Lisa Blair of BABTAC by presented by Leighton Denny and Samantha Fox, the ‘Training, Education and Professional Development Award…

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Habia Ambassador Network open for applications

By Kat Hill | 11 July 2018

The Hair and Beauty Industry Authority – or Habia – has launched an ambassador network for hairdressing and beauty therapy departments within further education colleges. This new network will see colleges directly in touch with Habia. Launched at the annual ambassador event recently, the new role for ambassadors offers a wide…

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