Posts by Helena Biggs
Nail competition winners announced at Dublin trade beauty event
The Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland trade exhibition, held at The RDS in Dublin 9-10 March, welcomed nail students and professionals to the competition arena in a bid to take home medals and trophies. “Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland created a vibrant stage, where both budding talents and seasoned professionals could shine and display their…
Read MoreTV presenter, Jeff Brazier, to host Scratch Stars Awards nail industry party
TV presenter & social media personality, Jeff Brazier, is to host The Scratch Stars Party at The Underglobe, London, on Sunday 6 July 2025. The event celebrates excellence in the UK&I nail sector, offering an opportunity for over 300 attendees to network and enjoy live entertainment. During the evening, the winners of the 18 categories…
Read MoreLeaders of beauty & hair organisation honoured in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist
Caroline Larissey, chief executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), and Rosina Robson, director of policy & public affairs, have been named in the 2025 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist. This recognition, curated by the Trade Association Forum (TAF), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Confederation of British Industry (CBI), celebrates 100 inspirational…
Read MoreCND™ co-founder steps down from role after 46 years
Jan Arnold, co-founder of nail brand, CND™, has stepped down from the role after 46 years. It was 1978 when her father, Dr. Stuart Nordstrom, a practicing dentist, got the idea for a nail enhancement product, and subsequently launched SolarNail™ Liquid. This monomer formulation set a benchmark for liquid & powder systems and changed the…
Read MoreWinners unveiled in Professional Beauty nail competitions at ExCel London
Professional Beauty, in collaboration with The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP), hosted a nail competition at its spring event, 2-3 March at ExCel, London. Students and existing nail professionals were invited to participate in arena categories including Salon Nail, Gel Polish, Learn A Skill and Structure/Builder In A Bottle, and 116 competition seats were…
Read MoreSweet Hearts loyalty programme launches to reward beauty pros
Sweet Squared, distributor of professional nail, hair and beauty brands including CND™, Famous Names, Footlogix and Artistic Nail Design, has launched the Sweet Hearts loyalty programme. Designed to reward and celebrate beauty professionals, Sweet Hearts aligns with the Leeds-based company’s ‘Love & Respect’ philosophy. Every time a purchase is made, Sweet Hearts can be collected…
Read MoreScottish training centre launches spa traineeship programme to help combat employment crisis
BABTAC & CIBTAC Training Centre of the Year 2022, 2023 and 2024, The Academy, Glasgow, has launched Scotland’s first spa traineeship programme, in partnership with the Crerar Hotel Group. The traineeship delivers CIBTAC Level 2 Facial Skincare and Level 3 Body Massage qualifications. “The traineeship combines immersive on-site training at The Academy, where students engage…
Read MoreLove L&P? Halo launches Acrylic+ system for time-pressed nail pros
In the rapidly changing nail industry, evolution is key, and brands need to constantly innovate and excite to keep up with the demands of clients and pros. For almost two decades, Pure Nails has been providing nail products to nail creatives, and the latest update to its popular Halo line is Acrylic+: developed with busy…
Read MoreNHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources and political advocacy efforts. Survive…
Read MoreAdd to playlist: Nail On Sunday podcast, which serves up insight for nail techs
The founders of professional nail brand, Nail Order, have launched Nail On Sunday: a podcast dedicated to discussing important topics for nail techs. A new episode goes live every Sunday. Topics discussed so far include: How to maximise your earnings as a nail tech. How to use social media to build your business as a…
Read MoreNail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards
Nail pros & business owners: it’s time to show off your sparkle and celebrate your strengths in the sector’s most prestigious awards event! It’s the ultimate celebration of creativity, passion and dedication to client care: the nail sector’s equivalent to the Oscars has returned for a 13th year – and Scratch invites you to compete…
Read MoreCND™ appoints 4-strong Team Eurasia to support nail pros across the region
Nail brand, CND™, has introduced Team Eurasia: a group of four dynamic education ambassadors and nail professionals who will support fellow techs and CND™ distributor partners across the region. To support the brand’s aim to foster career growth for its education ambassadors, CND™’s Team Eurasia will facilitate events, represent CND™ at trade shows and host…
Read MoreNail art museum to open in Shanghai, China
The first museum in China dedicated to nail art is to open in the Jiading District, Shanghai, in May 2025. Established by industry veteran, Ms. Kimi Zhang Tao, and powered by nail brand, Muzer, The China Nail Art Museum will not only be a space for showcasing nail art, but a platform for cultural exchange.…
Read MoreWhy Glasgow? Founder of nail company, House of NAF! shares heritage & success story
Glasgow-based House of NAF! is the umbrella company of the multi award-winning NAF! Salon, NAF! School, and hand & skincare product lines, NAF! Stuff and NAF! Professionals. Founded by manicurist, Tammy Koslowski, in 2015, NAF! has become a renowned destination for clients seek quality beauty services, products and education, and is instantly recognisable via its…
Read MoreMiami event gives global nail artists a platform for handiwork to be recognised
Miami has long been a hub for creativity, fashion and vibrant cultural expression, and on 8 December 2024, as part of the Art Basel annual art fair, it hosted The Nail Art Exhibition. Curated by celebrity nail artist, Kleopatra Tsompani, and powered by Booksy, it featured work by 16 nail pros from across the globe…
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