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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…
Read MoreGovernment announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros
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…
Read MoreHONA nail brand attends small business celebration at Downing Street
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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The value of French cosmetics brand, L’Oréal, has soared by 11% in 12 months reached $13.4 billion, according to the Cosmetics 50 2024 ranking from brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. It retains its title as the world’s most valuable cosmetics brand, with brand value understood as the net economic benefit…
Read MoreThe winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for May has been announced as Gemma Dawson. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Phoenix Fingernails, inspired by Nailympia Competitions’ phoenix-themed branding, in the bid to win free entry in up to three Nailympia London 2024 online categories. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news &…
Read MoreThe first Nailympia China nail competition is to take place 15-17 August 2024 at The Sheraton Grand, Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort, China. It presents 14 categories across three divisions, with cash prizes for the Winner Of Winners in Division 1, 2 and 3, and for the Individual Top Scorer. Arena…
Read MoreMeta has added an option to label AI-generated content to its platforms, so that users ‘recognise when something may have been created with generative AI.’ This is particularly useful for posts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads that feature AI-generated nail designs, so that clients can manage their nail art expectations…
Read MoreThe National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has released key findings from its quarterly State of the Industry survey, highlighting ongoing challenges for the sector – despite signs of a gradual recovery. Finding reveal that 73% of the 493 survey respondents across the UK are finding it harder to find…
Read MoreThe National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has unveiled its Manifesto 2024 at a parliamentary event. The Manifesto highlights the vital role the UK hair and beauty sector plays in creating jobs, supporting communities and promoting wellbeing, and sets out recommendations for the next government ahead of a general election.…
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