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Pro Beauty & Hair Glasgow – Online Nail Competition 2024: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2024

The Federation of Nail Professionals and Professional Beauty hosted an online nail contest, revealing the results across five categories on 10 June. Categories were open to both students and professionals,…

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High Street Nail Salon

Britain’s high street shake-up: Nail, beauty & hair salons double in number in 15 years

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2024

Beauty salons, hairdressers and takeaways have surged in number on Britain’s high streets in the past 15 years, replacing banks and clothes shops. A report by policy and research consultancy,…

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Scratch Emerald Party 20 Years

Stourbridge nail salon celebrates 20 years in business with lavish party for clients

By Helena Biggs | 17 June 2024

Scratch Nail & Beauty Salon in Stourbridge, West Midlands, marked 20 years in business with an ‘Emerald Party’ for clients and staff. The celebration on 8 June encouraged a glamorous…

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Scratch Snap June 24 Winner

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 June 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for June has been announced as Georgi Watt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Holiday Vibes, in the…

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Scratch Snap June 24 Entries

Check out the 108 holiday nail looks entered into June’s Scratch Snap comp

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 June 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for June has been announced as Georgi Watt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Holiday Vibes, in the…

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Nasna Lead 2024 Nail Artist North America

Contest for North American nail artists opens for entry July 1

By Scratch Staff | 16 June 2024

The team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition, Nailympia, is exciting the North American nail sector with the launch of an online contest: North America’s Star…

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Victoria Brownlie Headshot June 2024

British Beauty Council policy expert named in King’s Birthday Honours List

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2024

Victoria Brownlie, chief of policy & sustainability at the British Beauty Council (BBCo), has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 for services to the beauty and personal…

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Loneliness

How to tackle loneliness & self-doubt in the nail industry

By Scratch Staff | 14 June 2024

Your role sees you care for the nail needs of others, but are you looking after your own wellbeing? In an industry with a large portion of solo workers, there’s…

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Zero Gel Polish Summer 2024 Bundle

8 vibrant summer shades added to Zero Gel Polish nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 14 June 2024

The Manicure Company (TMC) has added eight fun and vibrant shades to its Zero Gel Polish collection for the summer season. HEMA, Di-HEMA, HPMA, TPO and IBOA-free, the range features…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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