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Scratch Stars Judging Day 2024

Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Techs battle it out across 8 categories at live judging day in London

By Helena Biggs | 22 May 2024

Forty nail pros from across the UK & Ireland descended on London on 20 May to compete in the Scratch Stars Awards 2024 technical and artistic categories in the bid…

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Holly Morris Last Alternative Bridal Nail Styles

Nail talk: Hollystic Nails, Lancashire, on alternative bridal nail styles

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 May 2024

Holly Morris-Last, owner of Hollystic Nails, Rawtenstall, chats to Scratch about offering alternative bridal nail designs… “I offer a bespoke nail design service which enables clients to use their wedding…

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L’Oréal brand value reaches $13.4 billion

By Helena Biggs | 21 May 2024

The value of French cosmetics brand, L’Oréal, has soared by 11% in 12 months reached $13.4 billion, according to the Cosmetics 50 2024 ranking from brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.…

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Phoenix Fingernails Scratch Snap

Techs create Nailympia-inspired phoenix nail art for May 2024 Scratch Snap comp

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 May 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for May has been announced as Gemma Dawson. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Phoenix Fingernails, inspired…

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Winner Announced May 2024 Scratch Snap

WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap May 2024

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 May 2024

The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for May has been announced as Gemma Dawson. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Phoenix Fingernails, inspired by Nailympia Competitions’ phoenix-themed…

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Fusion Crystal Nails Jurgita Bickevic

How to create long nails with ease using Crystal Nails Fusion Tips & Acrylgel

By Guest Writer | 19 May 2024

International nail educator for Crystal Nails, Jurgita Bickevic, is passionate about seeing the joy on her clients’ faces following a nail transformation. She is ‘obsessed’ with Xtreme Fusion AcrylGel and…

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Tgb All In One Biab

The GelBottle Inc expands All-in-One BIAB™ builder gel nail range

By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 May 2024

Brighton-based professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), has added three shades to its All-in-One BIAB™ collection. Originally designed for use with The GelBottle Inc DesignEx Pro™ extensions, All-in-One BIAB™…

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Nailympia China

Registration opens for first Nailympia competition in China

By Helena Biggs | 18 May 2024

The first Nailympia China nail competition is to take place 15-17 August 2024 at The Sheraton Grand, Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort, China. It presents 14 categories across three divisions, with…

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Instagram & Facebook to label fake, AI-generated images

By Helena Biggs | 17 May 2024

Meta has added an option to label AI-generated content to its platforms, so that users ‘recognise when something may have been created with generative AI.’ This is particularly useful for…

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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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