Nailympia London 2017 winners announced!
Last weekend saw three intense days as competitors travelled from 32 countries to compete in Nailympia London, held at Olympia Beauty. In the biggest Nailympia competition to date, techs took to the floor to show off their skills in 12 categories including Runway Nails, Salon Nails, Fantasy Complete Look and…
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THE GREAT SCRATCH SHOOT OUT 2017: The Results
The results are in for Scratch’s annual photographic competition! After a recording breaking amount of entries at 77, the winner has been been crowned and the judging have revealed the top three entries. The judging panel scored the entries, but looking at a criteria including originality and execution of concept, instant impact, clarity…
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UK NAIL TECH 2017 winners revealed at Beauty UK
The Beauty UK Show at Birmingham’s NEC played host to the UK Nail Tech 2017 competitions last weekend. Directed by Denise Wright, the competitions included Salon Nail Challenge, Freestyle Nail Art and UK Student Nail Tech. The results are: Student Tip & Overlay 1st Kelly Svesen 2nd Megan Bullock…
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How to practice nail techniques away from clients
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on finding time and tools to practice your techniques… A sentence I hear more than often, especially from those fresh in the industry or learning is ‘I can’t find anyone to practice on’. There is no better way…
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NAILYMPIA USA 2017 – The Results
The first Nailympia USA, hosted by Best Lil’ Nail Show Texas, saw a host of talented techs take to the competition floor. Welcoming techs from all over the world to compete across three divisions in nine categories, head judge Elaine Watson announced the winners at a ceremony on Sunday 2…
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NAILS MAG names its Next Top Nail Artist 2017
Following a lengthy, exciting and challenging process, Nails magazine has announced the winner of its Next Top Nail Artist competition for 2017. Netherlands nail artist, Tracey Lee, scooped the title in the online nail art competition, which is open to professionals worldwide. Jonny Diep Pham and Liina Leino took the runners up prizes…
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How to take a great nail photo
Salon owner, educator, former Scratch columnist and award-winning nail stylist, Katie Barnes, offers advice on making the most of your nail snaps… Taking good photographs of your nail work can increase your chances of being featured in publications and grow your clients and social media following. The quality of your photographs can show the difference between an amateur and professional nail technician. You don’t need…
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NAIL PROFESSIONALS shine at beauty awards
The nail industry shone at the recent Professional Beauty 2017 Awards. Fighting off fierce competition in their categories, Rebecca Abernethy of Matrix Nails and Beauty scooped Nail Professional of the Year, while Michelle Brookes’ Beauty Lounge was awarded Nail Salon of the Year. Held in London, the gala awards night saw…
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