British Beauty Week returns for 2025, spotlighting the ‘Future of Beauty’
The British Beauty Council has announced the return of British Beauty Week, running 20-26 October 2025, with a packed programme of events designed to showcase the industry’s creativity, innovation and influence. Backed by leading names including Sephora, Medik8, L’Oréal Groupe, Clearpay and ELEMIS, the week will unite beauty lovers, entrepreneurs and…
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CTPA event demonstrates cosmetics industry’s commitment to non-animal testing
On September 29-30, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) showcased its dedication to advancing non-animal testing methods for chemical safety assessment, via training and workshops. The event, which explored ‘how to apply non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) frameworks’, consisted of two days of…
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Gemstone nails: contest winner reveal & 50+ dazzling designs
The three winners of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for September are Anna Kubicka, Elysia Harmony and Madeleine Wilkinson. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Gemstones, in the bid to win a Saviour™ prize. Entries were judged by Theresa Foddering, award-winning nail industry consultant & founder…
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Pro Beauty North nail competitions 2025: THE RESULTS
The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 28-29 September, and hosted its biggest ever Manchester competition for beauty, make-up and nail pros and students, with 87 nail seats taken. “The energy in the competition arena was electric, as so many talented competitors showed off their skills…
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Nailympia San Antonio 2025: THE RESULTS
The third Nailympia San Antonio took place 28 & 29 September 2025 at Premiere San Antonio, Texas, with 58 competitors, eight countries represented and 86 turn-in entries. It featured an esteemed panel of 22 international judges – with Alisha Rimando as head judge, and saw a Nailympia first: the same…
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Important October dates for your nail & beauty business
Prepare your business for the month with our roundup of October dates to note… All month: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Since 1985, every October has marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a campaign organised by major breast cancer charities to raise awareness and funds for the continuation of breast cancer…
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Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, receives Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award
The Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) honoured Tom Bachik with the Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award at its ceremony on 21 September 2025. The seventh annual DBAs took place at Grand Venue, Los Angeles, recognising the science behind beauty, health and wellness and celebrating professionals from the medicine and aesthetic…
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London Fashion Week spring/summer 2026 predicted these 5 nail trends
Lead image by Instagram.com/nailsbysammymac The biggest event in the UK fashion calendar, London Fashion Week, burst onto runways across the city this September. The variety of shows, featuring spring/summer 2026 collections, heralded a new age: not just for fashion, but for nails. The designs and colours showcased during Fashion Week…
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London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team at Paul Costelloe’s Palm Springs-inspired show
Scratch was invited to watch Paul Costelloe’s SS26 London Fashion Week show, featuring nails by Mii Cosmetics. Here’s what happened… Paul Costelloe’s spring/summer 2026 collection, ‘Boulevard of Dreams’, is an ode to the heyday of Palm Springs, with nods to Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. In a note…
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5 nail trends spotted at New York Fashion Week SS26
Lead photo credit: Instagram.com/naominailsnyc Autumn might be making an entrance, but it’s time to think about spring/summer, as the Fashion Week SS26 season has kicked off with New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Fashion Weeks offer an insight into upcoming styling, beauty and nail trends – and the spring/summer 2026 season…
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National Television Awards 2025: the celebrity manis created using nail partner, The GelBottle Inc
Lead image shows presenters & podcasters, Ally Mackintosh and G. Forsyth-Read. Photo credit: Nick Andrews Brighton-based professional nail brand, The GelBottle Inc (TGB), was the official nail partner of the 2025 National Television Awards (NTAs). Broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on 10 September, the star-studded awards ceremony marked its 30th…
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Townhouse nail salon & Pepsi MAX to launch cherry-themed manicure experience
Award-winning, luxury nail salon group, Townhouse, is partnering with global drinks brand, Pepsi MAX, to launch ‘The Cherry Glow Bar’. The Scratch Stars award-winning salon brand’s flagship space in Covent Garden, London, will host the cherry-themed activation this September. The Cherry Glow Bar will offer limited-edition Pepsi MAX nail art,…
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North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 2: Top 25 contestants revealed
Hundreds of submissions were received from nail artists working in the USA, Canada and Mexico when entry opened for Season 2 of the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest. Created by the team behind Scratch and Nailympia Competitions, North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) elevates the creativity and imaginations of…
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Important September dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of September, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day Ginger cats are widely regarded as the most affectionate of our feline friends; they have been dubbed ‘velcro cats’, requiring a lot of attention and love. While seen as…
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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference to offer insight & inspo to pros & brands
Are you free on 24 September and want to level up your trends knowledge and accelerate the growth of your brand? The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference is returning to London for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These include L’Oréal, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, Amazon,…
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