MOVERS & SHAKERS
Nailympia Orlando 2025: THE RESULTS
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
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
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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Scratch Stars Awards organiser, HELENA BIGGS, shares an update on this year’s event… After the pandemic stopped play in 2020 – and prevented 88 finalists from being recognised at the infamous Scratch Stars Party, I am delighted to announce that we are at last able to reboot the competition process,…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Dani Bailey. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for April & created nail designs inspired by ‘Movie Night’ in the bid to win a prize from OPI. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe…
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The Scottish Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of reopening on April 26. The guidance includes information on ventilation, face coverings, staff considerations, hand hygiene, physical distancing, cleaning, capacity, PPE as well as the Test & Protect scheme. The biggest change to…
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First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster has announced that close contact services can reopen in Northern Ireland from 23 April. The sector is able to reopen by appointment only and it has also been said that this includes training, as well as close contact services provided from a mobile…
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A report by Simply Business has found that since the beginning of the pandemic, hair and beauty professionals have lost £11,603 on average in earnings. Despite the hair & beauty industry reopening again in England, it has been anticipated that losses will continue for some time and will eventually cost…
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New research has found that two thirds of UK adults with a social media account believe social media companies have a duty to protect the mental health of people who use their platforms. Focusing on social media use during the pandemic, 4,000 people were surveyed by wellbeing company, Soul Analyse, and OnePoll.…
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