What Labour’s election win means for the UK beauty industry
After Labour’s landslide victory in 4 July’s general election, beauty industry bodies have commented on what it may mean for the sector… Labour has committed to introduce legislation for its ‘New Deal for Working People’ within the first 100 days of being in government, writing on its website that it…
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ENTRY OPEN for North America’s Star Nail Artist contest: Season 1
Entry has opened for North America’s Star Nail Artist: a new online contest for nail professionals. Created by the team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition organisation, Nailympia, this exciting 11-month adventure seeks to unite the North American nail sector: elevating the creativity and imagination of…
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Glitterbels unveils DreamCure Lamp for nails at star-studded Manchester event
Geordie Shore stars, Charlotte Crosby, Chloe Ferry and Sophie Kasaei, were among attendees at an event hosted by Glitterbels in Manchester, 23 June. DreamFest commemorated the launch of the nail brand’s DreamCure Lamp, which has been rigorously tested to ensure a dreamy full cure of Glitterbels products, while being a…
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Pro Beauty & Hair Glasgow – Online Nail Competition 2024: THE RESULTS
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, with the competition hosted to recognise talent and creativity in Scotland. Judges were Marian Newman BEM, Kirsty Meakin, Hazel Dixon,…
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Stourbridge nail salon celebrates 20 years in business with lavish party for clients
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 dress code, and clients who have supported the business were invited for complimentary drinks and to take part in a…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap 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 bid to win a prize from NailKind. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news & features writer, Rebecca Hitchon, and co-founder…
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Salon business expert shares on-site opportunities to help you secure success
Award-winning salon business expert, author & CEO of The International Salon Business School, Liz McKeon, is offering ‘On-site Salon Days’, where she will visit businesses for up to three days to help teams achieve their goals. On-site Salon Days include bootcamps, mystery client shopping, recruitment coaching, transformative coaching, one-to-one sessions,…
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Nailympia Orlando 2024: THE RESULTS
The fourth Nailympia Orlando marked another milestone in the world of competitive nail artistry, welcoming 84 competitors occupying 384 seats. These nailists represented 14 countries: Serbia, Hungary, Cuba, Aruba, Italy, Germany, France, USA, UK, Spain, Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine and Canada. The diverse international participation contributed to one of…
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Salon System celebrates rebrand of lash category with masterclass & showcase
Professional beauty brand, Salon System, has unveiled its new look lash product category and marked the rebrand with a day of education and evening showcase. The brand’s lash category includes Lash Extensions, Strip Lashes and Individual Lashes, and its rebrand follows market research with professionals. “We have launched 11 new…
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Studex hits the road to mark National Piercing Day
Piercing training and product provider, Studex, marked National Piercing Day on 16 May by visiting 32 customers across the UK and sharing steps for success. The Studex head office team and regional trainers visited piercing partners from Hereford to Heswell, sharing promotional ideas, social media graphics and offering advice on…
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Shola Ama, DJ Luck & MC Neat to perform at The Scratch Stars Party 2024
The infamous annual Scratch Stars Party returns to The Underglobe, London on Sunday 21 July, promising a night of celebration, networking and fun for the nail industry. Hosted by DJ, presenter & former Rugby Union star, James Haskell and Scratch’s editorial director, Helena Biggs, the winners of the Scratch Stars…
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Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Techs battle it out across 8 categories at live judging day in London
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 to win a trophy and top title. The eight categories: L&P, Gel, One Stroke, Mixed Media, Nail Stylist, Natural Nail…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap 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 branding, in the bid to win free entry in up to three Nailympia London 2024 online categories. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news &…
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Met Gala 2024: 20 show-stopping celebrity nail looks from the red carpet
An annual celebration of fashion and style, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Met Gala fundraising event took place in New York last night (Monday 6 May 2024). The event honoured new exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, and welcomed celebrities to represent dress code, The Garden of Time, via their fashion,…
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Ready to improve your nail art skills? MISSU invites you to a 14-day online challenge
Nail pros: practice and improve your nail art skills by taking part in a fun 14-day challenge, hosted by MISSU Nails. The innovative nail art brand is inviting techs to try a range of different designs from 6-19 May to expand their creativity, and be in with the chance of…
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