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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Global colour authority, Pantone Color Institute, has revealed its report of the top ten standout colours for London Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2021/2022. The report includes 10 colours which are expected to be seen in the new season, as fashion designers introduce new collections for AW 21/22. In turn, these…
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Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 February) revealed his four-part lockdown exit plan for England, with businesses in the personal care sector expected to reopen from 12 April. In a statement to the House of Commons, prior to his address to the nation at 7pm, he commented that his…
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Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today (22 February) revealed that Scotland will return to a geographic levels system when the national lockdown ends. Sturgeon is expected to unveil her roadmap out of lockdown for Scotland tomorrow (23 February). This news will indicate the ‘likely phasing’ of the gradual lifting…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Iona Wallace. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February & created nail designs inspired by ‘Love is all around’ in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Judged…
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The Prime Minister’s roadmap to exit lockdown could see businesses given one week’s notice to reopen, as part of a four-part plan. It has been reported that restrictions will be eased on a step-by-step basis across the whole of England, avoiding a return to the previous system of regional tiers.…
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Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals what her students achieved at their annual Cornish Skills competition… Here we are again with another remote competition and this time it is our annual Cornish Skills competition. Last year showed us the amazing…
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