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6 top tips for creating great nail content – from The World’s Star Nail Artist

By Katy Pottle | 12 October 2023

Being a nail technician is more than just creating nail art, with many techs learning to create content for self-promotion. Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, shares her six top tips for creating great nail content… 1. Banish the blur Before taking photos and…

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World’s Star Nail Artist launches online masterclasses to elevate the skills of fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 21 September 2023

Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, has launched online workshops and one-to-one masterclasses to help pros enhance their nail art skills. Channelling the nail techniques acquired over two decades in the industry and learned throughout her WSNA experience, each pre-recorded online workshop serves up…

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Nail Tech Talk: Meet Kamila Borowiec, Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 September 2023

Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023 & runner-up in the first-ever World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, Kamila Borowiec, shares her industry journey, future goals and experience of juggling both competitions… After Kamila’s nail technician moved to another country, she struggled to find the same quality…

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Finalists announced in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition

By Helena Biggs | 7 July 2023

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…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: MARIJA DENIZ, Denmark

By Carter Rogers | 11 May 2023

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, below… 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…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: SARAH FONTAINE, CANADA

By Carter Rogers | 8 May 2023

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, below… What’s your background in nails? Nail art and I go way back! I have been a nail lover all my life and…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist Shortlist: DANA CECIL, USA

By Carter Rogers | 5 May 2023

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…

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Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: GEMMA DAWSON, UK

By Carter Rogers | 26 April 2023

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, below… What’s your background in nails? I entered the nail industry while on maternity leave with my first baby in 2016. I…

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World’s Star Nail Artist competition launches with £1000s of prizes for winners

By Helena Biggs | 1 January 2023

Introducing a NEW competition, open to nail artists worldwide! Scratch, in partnership with CND™, has launched World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) – an opportunity for creative nail experts to immerse in themed challenges over 10 weeks. Proud to unite the global nail industry with this exciting event, entry opens 1…

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