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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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Brush with the brave: Nailympia Estonia is now open for registrations for its live streamed & online submission categories

By Alex Fox | 13 May 2021

Organiser, Viktoria Prihodko, has announced that Nailympia Estonia 2021 registration is open. This edition of Nailympia is the largest held to date and with therefore present the largest and most sensational judging panel ever seen bridging 50 nail experts & artists from 22 countries. Presenting nine live streamed competitions alongside…

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The 10 top nail trends for spring/summer 2021

By Guest Writer | 9 May 2021

Lead nails by Sarah Vernon, Pure Nails brand ambassador & educator Tina Bell, head of education & support at Pure Nails, shares her views on the key nail trends for spring/summer 2021… After the perils of then pandemic, we are all longing for some amazing nails and a good pamper…

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Announcing Season 8: Nails Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA): Taking applications now & open to all nail artists

By Alex Fox | 8 May 2021

NTNA Season 8 is an online nail art and design competition that puts the world’s most talented nail professionals in the spotlight. After seven exciting seasons, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) has returned. With the aim to elevate the next generation of nail professionals, the competition is presented by…

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Salon owners: If you attend one event this autumn, make it this…

By Helena Biggs | 6 May 2021

Award-winning coaching business, Salonology, has partnered with leading industry event, Olympia Beauty to run an exclusive event for salon and spa owners. Founded by husband and wife duo, Ryan and Hollie Power, Salonology offers coaching, networking opportunities, motivational advice and more. Over two days, 3-4 October 2021, they will host…

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Coronavirus: updated work guidance for nail techs in England

By Chloe Randall | 5 May 2021

The Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of step 3 of the roadmap, planned to go ahead from May 17. In line with step 3 of the roadmap, the updated guidance is as follows: saunas and steam rooms can reopen updated social…

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NovaLash extends virtual education offering

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2021

Lash brand & training supplier, NovaLash, has added two courses to its range of virtual education classes. The Classic Lash conversion class is ideal for lash stylists that have previous experience with lash services but are seeking a new service, as well as education, support and training. The education team…

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