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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The Beauty Backed initiative, launched in August 2020 by Caroline Hirons to raise funds for and support the beauty sector, is now a Trust. It is hopeful that this status will support as many beauty professionals as possible in the return to work when permitted, following the coronavirus pandemic. A…
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The innovative imix device for effortlessly mixing nail lacquers and gel polishes launched on 1 March to widespread acclaim across the nail sector. The handy hands-free mixing device alleviates the stress on the wrists through regular shaking and supports perfect colour application. It uses magnetic mixing technology to improve the…
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Industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), is the lead partner for gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal’s 2021 Get Lippy campaign throughout May. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of and breaks down the taboos around gynaecological cancers. CEW will be encouraging the British beauty industry to get behind…
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The winners have been announced for the first-ever BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) Inspiring Beauty Awards. The awards took place virtually with nearly 100 guests attending including Mille Kendall MBE, Caroline Hirons and Sonia Haria to celebrate the champions in the beauty industry who have shown positivity…
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the reopening of hairdressers in Scotland will be phased in from 5 April, with all other non-essential retail premises including close contact services being allowed to reopen from 26 April at the earliest. This date will be subject to continued review and levels…
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Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the first edition of Nailympia Online. The renowned competition organisation moved online for 2021 following the postponement of its in-person competitions globally due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nailympia Online welcomed 12 categories with three divisions, plus the introduction…
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