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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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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Wales to reopen from 12 April

By Chloe Randall | 1 April 2021

The Welsh Government has revealed that nail and beauty businesses will be able to reopen from 12 April, as part of their plan to exit lockdown. In a press conference with First Minister Mark Drakeford today (01.0.2021), it has been confirmed that close contact services will be able to reopen…

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Research proves purchasing nail polish boosts mood

By Kat Hill | 30 March 2021

New research from UK-based price comparison website, money.co.uk, has revealed what beauty products purchases are the biggest mood-boosters when shopping online. Nail polish featured in the top 20 purchases that boost your mood, scooping the 12th position. Eyeshadow palettes appear 7th in the list with 62% increase in positive emotions.…

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Cut it Out – domestic abuse awareness session dates for salons

By Alex Fox | 26 March 2021

The Cut It Out campaign is offering a one-hour virtual meeting next week –  Wednesday 31st March – on how to notice signs of domestic abuse and the steps a beauty professional can take to support and help the victim.   EVENT: The Cut it Out Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign…

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UK consumers embrace the trend for ‘Skinimalism’

By Chloe Randall | 26 March 2021

According to research by The NPD Group, prestige skincare sales in the UK declined by 23% in the year of 2020 as consumers began to adopt the trend for Skinimalism. The total prestige skincare market was valued at £295 million in 2020, a year when stores were periodically closed due…

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March

By Kat Hill | 24 March 2021

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Watson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Petal Power’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch‘s…

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HTV Nail Academy in Vietnam hosts inspiring nail competition during pandemic

By Alex Fox | 23 March 2021

Hua Thanh Vy director of education for HTV Nail Vietnam Academy for nail design in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, hosted and organised one of the largest nail competitions the world has seen during the pandemic – The HTV Nail Cup 5th Edition 2020. The theme across the board was…

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