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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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Beauty industry expert makes best-sellers list with Shine book launch

By Scratch Staff | 31 May 2025

Joan Scott, CEO of Habia, skills consultant & beauty and spa expert, has made the best-sellers list with the launch of book, Shine. Joan Scott has edited Shine: a ‘must-read guide to achieving success through a growth mindset.’ Twenty-four successful business leaders share their stories within the book, to help cultivate…

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Techs paint fairytale nail art for Scratch Snap comp: winner announced

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 May 2025

The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for May has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fairytale Figures, in the bid to win a prize from MSK Nails. Entries were judged by Megan Heppinstall, owner of MSK Nails & Scratch Stars Social…

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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2021

From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…

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OPI partners with the Green Salon Collective

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2021

OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella Professionals, as a part of OPI’s parent company, Wella Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. “It is our responsibility to help our…

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Raise awareness for mental wellbeing with charity clothing brand

By Kat Hill | 24 May 2021

Suicide prevention charity, The Lions Barber Collective, has launched Roar Materials; a 100% non-profit clothing brand, designed to be worn as a symbol of support for those suffering with their mental health. Founder, Tom Chapman, and his client, clothing entrepreneur & screen printer Paul Richardson, created the brand with the…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap May

By Chloe Randall | 24 May 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Chi Nguyen.  In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for May & created nail designs inspired by ‘Back to the 80’s’ in the bid to win a prize from The Nail Boxes. Judged by Scratch‘s…

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British Beauty Council’s ‘Oh Hello Beauty’ campaign hopes to encourage clients to visit salons

By Chloe Randall | 19 May 2021

The British Beauty Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage people to return to hair and beauty salons called Oh Hello Beauty. Since March last year, more than 7,000 salons in the UK have gone out of business following the forced closures in light of the…

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Hair & beauty businesses to create more than 1,700 jobs

By Chloe Randall | 18 May 2021

According to research by The Accountancy Partnership, a quarter of pandemic-time hair and beauty treatment start-up owners are planning to hire one or more employees, setting to create more than 1,700 new beauty sector jobs in the coming months and years. Although many lockdown businesses were born out of necessity,…

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