MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Submit your tropical nail art for the chance to WIN a £350+ Gelish prize

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 June 2025

The June 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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Timely salon software unveils nail artist, Jessica White, as brand ambassador

By Rebecca Hitchon | 10 June 2025

Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2025, Jessica White, has been announced as Timely UK brand ambassador. Having used the business management software throughout her nail career, Jessica’s role will see her work to inspire and educate beauty business owners, via practical advice, behind-the-scenes and educational content,…

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Nailympia Orlando 2025: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 4 June 2025

The fifth Nailympia Orlando welcomed the most competitors to date, with 99 nail techs from eight countries choosing to compete in turn-in and arena categories. The event was hosted at Premiere Orlando 1 & 2 June 2025, and featured an esteemed international judging panel – with Alisha Rimando as head…

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Got a space? BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies seeks UK locations to host education class

By Chloe Randall | 24 May 2022

Netherlands based brand, BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies, is seeking UK locations to host education events. The brand is making its way to the UK with a class in Sheffield on 12 June, and is now looking for other locations to host similar events in other parts of the UK. “We’re…

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Booksy to host night of inspiration & education for nail, hair & lash pros

By Callie Iley | 20 May 2022

On 20 June, appointment scheduling brand Booksy is teaming up with Wahl to offer a unique night of inspiration, education and entertainment in Bristol – free for nail artists, lash techs, hairdressers and barbers to attend. Hosted by popular comedian, actor and writer, Catherine Bohart, the event gives beauty pros…

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Nominate now: CEW to sponsor student placement on Cosmetic Scientist course

By Chloe Randall | 17 May 2022

CEW UK (Cosmetic Executive Women) has announced its sponsorship of a student place on the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Diploma in Cosmetic Science, starting in October 2022. The CEW Caroline Neville Scholarship 2022 has been launched in recognition of the huge contribution CEW Executive President Caroline Neville MBE has…

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Want to partner with top beauty brands on social media? Community X SEEN can help

By Chloe Randall | 16 May 2022

SEEN Group has launched Community X SEEN, a beauty advocacy platform that is giving content creators the opportunity to partner with leading global beauty brands and make their mark on the world of social media. The platform was launched in response to the rapidly evolving social media landscape and already…

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Nailympia Germany 2022: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

By Chloe Randall | 11 May 2022

Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of Nailympia Germany 2022, the first live Nailympia competition in two years.  The international nail competition welcomed 49 competitors from 13 countries and took place at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will combine scores held from Nailympia Canada 2019 and Nailympia London 2022 to announce the champion of…

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Nail Nerds competition launches to ignite creativity amongst nail community

By Helena Biggs | 10 May 2022

‘Nail Nerds’, a community group on Facebook, has launched a nail art competition running online from 7 May until 19 June 2022. “We want to bring to nail community together, and rekindle a passion for nails.” comments Nail Nerds admin, Lauren Nicholson. “Lockdown hit us all hard, and we want…

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