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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 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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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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Spring Statement 2022: What it means for nail & beauty businesses

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2022

Today (23 March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Spring Statement to Parliament, with a number of actions to help support households and businesses. The Statement reads: “The invasion [of Ukraine] has created significant uncertainty in the global economy, particularly in energy markets. The sanctions and strong response by the UK…

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Personal care industry demands commercial energy bill rebate

By Emma Hobday | 23 March 2022

The hair, beauty and barbering sectors have called for an energy bill rebate ahead of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022. An energy bill rebate was offered to domestic homes in February, and so now the personal care sector hopes that a business rebate will become available, due to significantly increasing…

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Want to grow your salon business? Sign up for a Lanzarote retreat with Liz McKeon

By Emma Hobday | 23 March 2022

Business coach, trainer & author, Liz McKeon, has announced the dates of her Business Owners Retreat at the five-star Princesa Yaiza Resort in Lanzarote. The event is held to teach business owners how to effectively grow their business, which is in the form of a group coaching experience with Liz,…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2022

By Emma Hobday | 21 March 2022

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Emma Laverton. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Shades of Jade’ in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Judged by Scratch‘s news…

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Check out the wearable nail brush designed to prevent repetitive strain injury

By Lilly Delmage | 10 March 2022

Natalie Havariyoun, a former NHS worker knowledgeable in repetitive strain injury in the hand, wrist and elbow, has put her expertise to practice by La Brush, a handy nail brush coined as ‘the only wearable brush in the world’. Founded in 2021, Natalie’s company, Manicure Project, boasts two La Brush…

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Bio Sculpture collaborates with Anya Hindmarch for London nail bar launch

By Helena Biggs | 9 March 2022

Bio Sculpture has teamed up with British fashion designer, Anya Hindmarch, to provide fashion-forward nail looks for trend-conscious Londoners. Anya’s Colour Therapy Nails Bar is a pop-up nail bar at the Anya Village on Pont Street, Belgravia, London, open seven days and featuring space for four clients at a time.…

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