Posts by Helena Biggs
Townhouse nail salon announces US expansion
Multi award-winning salon brand, Townhouse, has announced its first premises outside of the UK: in Beverly Hills, California. The female-founded destination for luxury nailcare has scooped three Scratch Stars Awards for Nail Salon of the Year, and boasts 40 setups in the UK. The first US salon will open on 17 May 2024. In addition…
Read MoreReady to improve your nail art skills? MISSU invites you to a 14-day online challenge
Nail pros: practice and improve your nail art skills by taking part in a fun 14-day challenge, hosted by MISSU Nails. The innovative nail art brand is inviting techs to try a range of different designs from 6-19 May to expand their creativity, and be in with the chance of winning incredible prizes. Click here…
Read MoreYour industry needs you! British Beauty Council launches survey to uncover the sector’s make-up
The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has launched The Beauty Census, which encourages responses from industry professionals and consumers in order to ‘create a beauty industry that looks like you’. The survey covers areas of inclusivity, education, equity and accessibility, and will be disseminated via the British Beauty Council’s network of board members, patrons and affiliates.…
Read MoreScratch to host first nail industry networking event in the USA on June 2, 2024
Scratch, the leading resource for nail industry news, is on a continued mission to share nail content and unite the global industry, and will be hosting its first networking event outside of the UK. Co-founders, Scott Derbyshire and Alex Fox, and managing editor, Helena Biggs, will attend the Premiere Orlando trade beauty exhibition 1-3 June…
Read More20th Nailympia London nail competition opens 19 categories for entry
Globally renowned nail competition organisation, Nailympia, will commemorate its 20th anniversary in London, 13-14 October 2024. Beneath the guidance of Alex Fox, its global competition director & co-founder of Scratch, Nailympia has blossomed into a mecca for nailists seeking international recognition and industry accolades. With each passing year, the competition attracts a diverse array of…
Read MoreAward-winning nail business mentor launches free challenge to help pros earn £3-5k per month
Jo Tompkins, winner of the Scratch Stars Nail Business Mentor of the Year award 2023, is offering a free four-day challenge to help nail and beauty pros earn £3-5k per month. The business coach & founder of Nail Tech Tribe and The Nail Business Success Club launches Nail Your Epic Life on 29 April 2024. The…
Read MoreWINNERS ANNOUNCED: PBH Dublin & FNP nail competition 2024
Professional Beauty & Hair Dublin and the Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) hosted a nail contest, 21-22 April 2024, with keen nailists competing across 11 categories. The judges in this esteemed competition were: Marian Newman BEM – FNP chair Jacqui O’Sullivan – competition director & head judge Sean O’Sullivan – competition director Kirsty Meakin –…
Read MoreStudex piercing specialist scores slam dunk at US basketball championship
What does a piercing brand have in common with basketball players? An unwavering desire to sparkle – and that’s just what happened at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final Four Men’s College Basketball Championship in Arizona. Piercing specialist, Studex USA, was invited to the championship in Glendale to join long-term piercing partner, Banter by…
Read MoreNordic Nail Open 2024: THE RESULTS
The Nordics’ largest competition for nails took place 4-6 April in Gothenburg, Sweden, attracting participants from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany. Nordic Nail Open was hosted by Reni Mobrandt, owner of Nail Systems of Sweden & co-owner of Cosmo Nord. It saw 137 competition seats taken across 15 categories, including Stiletto Nails, Gel Polish and…
Read MoreThe Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Nail industry finalists announced
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 initial assessment stage, in addition…
Read MoreThe results are in for the first Nailympia competition in Vietnam, 10-11 April 2024
The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. Amidst the grandeur of the Grand Palace venue, history was made as the inaugural Nailympia Vietnam unfolded with resplendent glory. Welcoming 91 participants from a…
Read MoreGlitterbels announces DreamFest event with exclusive opportunities for nail pros
Nail brand, Glitterbels, is to host its third event for nail professionals, featuring exciting product launches and networking opportunities. The DreamFest party on Sunday 23 June 2024 will be hosted at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. There are three entry times for nail pros to choose from: 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, and each session will feature…
Read MoreNailpad founders face 5 Dragons on BBC’s Dragons’ Den
Entrepreneurial twin sisters & creators of Nailpad, Carrie Salmon and Tori Deely, showcased their portable nail painting station on BBC’s Dragons’ Den TV programme. The show, which invites business owners to pitch to secure investment and mentorship opportunities, aired with Carrie and Tori’s appearance on 4 April 2024 on BBC One. The working mums faced…
Read MoreNational Nail Tech Price Increase Day: Why it’s helping pros to achieve business success
8 April 2024 marks the first National Nail Tech Price Increase Day, a movement launched by The Nail Tech Org to help professionals grow sustainable, profitable businesses. “It’s the norm for nail techs to join the industry with little or no understanding of how to calculate business costs,” comments Amy Guy, who founded the learning…
Read MoreNail your social media snaps with nail tech photography class
Zsuzsanna ‘Susan’ Varga, a nail technician with over 15 years’ experience, has launched a photography course to support the posts of fellow pros. The four-hour masterclass, held at Susan’s Peterborough base, is designed to help techs take attention-grabbing photos of their salon nail work using their phones. It covers: Skin & nail preparation. Phone settings.…
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