Nailympia Columbus 2023: THE RESULTS
The results are in for Nailympia Columbus 2023 Premiere Columbus, Ohio, hosted the first edition of Nailympia Columbus, 8-9 October 2023. The nail competition welcomed techs from across the globe, who competed across 10 categories in three divisions. Points from Nailympia San Antonio were added to those accrued from Nailympia Columbus to…
Nailympia San Antonio 2023: THE RESULTS
The results are in for the first Nailympia San Antonio 2023 San Antonio hosted the third Nailympia on US soil in 2023, and saw top class nail artists battle for medals and points towards the Nailympia Premiere Cup. Under the shrewd eyes of head judge, Alisha Rimando, contestants from across…
PB North/FNP Nail Competitions September 2023: The results
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry event, Professional Beauty North in Manchester, 24-25 September, with competitors competing across eight categories. Competition directors, Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan, administered and judged the events, and were joined by fellow judges, Marian Newman, Kirsty Meakin, Zsuzsanna Fecsik, Hazel…
The Great Scratch Shoot Out: Meet the 2022 winner, Ania Kesiak
Scratch chats to Ania Kesiak, winner of The Great Scratch Shoot Out 2022, about how winning helped her career and why fellow nail pros should enter… What did you enjoy about creating your competition entry? I loved that there is no theme for The Great Scratch Shoot Out, so the…
How to organise a nail photoshoot in 10 steps
Entering Scratch’s annual photographic nail competition – The Great Scratch Shoot Out? Here we reveal ten top tips for a smooth shoot day and beyond… Choose your concept Unleash your creativity and showcase your originality, style and imagination with your concept. One the most important factors of your shoot, your theme…
Insight: Understanding scoresheets from nail & beauty competitions
To not be a finalist or winner in a nail competition or awards can leave you wondering what you did wrong and make you question your skills. As a competitor and judge, I would like to share my experiences… Recognition aside, simply applying for a nail award or being shortlisted…
Finalists announced in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition
Wow, what a journey it’s been for competitors (and judges!) in the first World’s Star Nail Artist competition. Across several months, contestants have competed in ‘core’ challenges, with 2-3 eliminated after each into a Wild Card deck. These Wild Card competitors have been competing in shorter challenges, with a final…
WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap June 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Samantha Outten. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for June & created nail designs inspired by ‘Fruit Salad’ in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and Pure…
Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: MARIJA DENIZ, Denmark
Marija Deniz is a nail artist from Sjaelland, Denmark, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her… What’s your background in nails? I have had a passion for creativity and design since childhood, and the nail industry allows me to express…
Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: SARAH FONTAINE, CANADA
Sarah Fontaine is a nail pro from British Columbia, Canada, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her… What’s your background in nails? Nail art and I go way back! I have been a nail lover all my life and…
Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist Shortlist: DANA CECIL, USA
Dana is a nail pro from Ohio, USA, and one of the 21 shortlist applicants for The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? I became interested in nails and nail art when I was around the age of seven. I…
Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: GEMMA DAWSON, UK
Gemma Dawson is a nail pro from Essex, UK, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her… What’s your background in nails? I entered the nail industry while on maternity leave with my first baby in 2016. I had…
Finalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards
An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners, mentors and educators submitted testimonials and imagery 1-28 February, and Monday 10 April revealed five finalists in each of the…
Top 21 revealed in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition
In an overwhelming display of talent and enthusiasm for their craft, nail pros worldwide embraced a creative challenge and entered The World’s Star Nail Artist, a new competition for 2023 brought to the industry by Scratch. The mission is clear: to recognise and reward global nail artists, push the boundaries…
The importance of rules & questions in nail competitions
Every nail competition has its own set of rules, and rules can change from year to year. Ensuring that you read the rules and understand them perfectly is an imperative part of the competing process, whether you are new to competitions or a seasoned pro, shares multi award-winning nail aficionado,…
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