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The Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Nail industry finalists announced

By Helena Biggs | 15 April 2024

Over 700 entries and nominations were submitted to the 12th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which champions exceptional talent across the UK&I nail industry. The awards recognise not just nail skill, but passion, business acumen and customer care, thus each entrant was required to answer a number of questions for the…

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How to raise your profile as a nail professional

By Michelle Brookes | 29 March 2024

Do you want to build and raise your profile in the nail industry? There are several ways you can do this, including via social media, a business website, Google profile and word of mouth. Another very effective way to do this is through entering competitions. I started my competition journey…

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Nails techs: Here’s how you can raise your business profile

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2024

Scratch Stars award-winner 2022 & 2023, Clare Woodcock, founder of Surrey-based mobile beauty business, The Nail Club, shares key ways to raise your profile as a nail pro… You’ve got your business up and running, you have a handful of loyal clients and you feel confident in your work. Now,…

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UK & Ireland nail industry awards opens for entry

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2024

Embrace the opportunity to join an elite group of salons and industry professionals and enter the Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises excellence in the UK&I nail sector. Dubbed ‘the Oscars of the nail industry’, the Scratch Stars Awards has returned for a 12th year, recognising excellence, passion and skill in…

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Scratch Stars Award-winning nail pro launches planner for salon owners

By Callie Iley | 26 January 2024

Scratch Stars Session Nail Stylist of the Year winner 2018 & 2019, Nickie Rhodes-Hill, has launched a planner and appointment book for salon owners. The beauty professional has launched the 2024 editions of her Salon Owner’s Annual Planner and Appointment Book, following the success of the 2023 editions. Featuring a…

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THE SCRATCH STARS PARTY 2024

By Scratch Staff | 26 January 2024

Get set for a night of fun, entertainment and dancing at the nail industry event of the year! Hosted at the stunning Underglobe, London, the infamous Scratch Stars Party will reveal and reward the winners in the 12th Scratch Stars Awards. Each ticket includes a 1 hour Prosecco reception, 2 hours of complimentary…

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Live judging day for 8 categories: Scratch Stars Awards 2024

By Scratch Staff | 26 January 2024

The finalists in the 2024 Scratch Stars Awards were announced on 15 April, and the judging commences! While many of the finalists will be subject to a mystery shop or further submissions, finalists in the following categories will be required to compete in person at the London College of Beauty…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Clare Woodcock, Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year 2023

By Rebecca Hitchon | 20 October 2023

After her Scratch Stars Mobile Nailist of the Year win in 2022, Surrey-based Clare Woodcock was determined to scoop the title for 2023, to prove to herself, her clients and Scratch that her first win was worthy. “I wanted to show that I didn’t get lucky the first time, and…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, Knightsbridge, Scratch Stars Awards winner

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 September 2023

Following Townhouse, Knightsbridge’s second consecutive Nail Salon of the Year win at the Scratch Stars Awards 2023, founder & creative director, Juanita Huber-Millet, shares what the win means to the team and what to expect from the salon brand in future… Townhouse has become a familiar face at the Scratch…

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Meet the OPI Education Team, Scratch Stars Awards Nail Team of the Year 2023

By Callie Iley | 9 September 2023

Consisting of 20 nail professionals, the OPI Education Team is a close-knit group of passionate educators based across the UK, working on a full-time and freelance basis. “As a team, we all very much admire and inspire each other, whether it be creative talent, business acumen, approach with students, attitude,…

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