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Interested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar dives into its 2025 direction

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

Are you keen to learn more about Nailympia Competitions? Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist for hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, hosted a webinar with Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, and seasoned judge & nail expert, Vitaly Solomonoff, which is available to watch back here.…

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Nail techs, salons, educators & teams invited to ‘show off their sparkle’ in UK&I industry awards

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2025

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…

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Nail art museum to open in Shanghai, China

By Helena Biggs | 26 January 2025

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…

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Nailchemy awarded ‘Buy With Confidence’ stamp from Trading Standards UK

By Scratch Staff | 15 May 2023

Somerset-based nail brand, Nailchemy, has been awarded the ‘Buy With Confidence’ stamp from Trading Standards UK. The Buy With Confidence initiative was conceived by local authority trading standards services in response to concerns about rogue traders, and provides consumers with a list of businesses that have given their commitment to trading…

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Lancashire nail pro enlisted to create Eurovision nails for BBC TV advert

By Helena Biggs | 12 May 2023

Eurovision fever is rife, as event lovers get set for the 2023 final on 13 May in Liverpool, UK, hosted on behalf of last year’s winning country, Ukraine. To promote the event and boost excitement, the BBC has been playing an advert across its channels, featuring colourful nail art cameos…

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Cultural Style Week

Want to get involved in Cultural Style Week? London event tickets have been released

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2023

The cultural fashion and beauty movement, taking place 21-27 May 2023, has released details about its London event schedule, which features fashion shows and clothing, hair and beauty pop-ups. Established in May 2022, Cultural Style Week empowers people across the globe to celebrate and share their cultural diversity through fashion,…

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Want to double retail sales in the salon? Check out Liz McKeon’s 2023 Staff Training Programme

By Callie Iley | 20 April 2023

Salon expert and business coach, Liz McKeon, has launched her 2023 Staff Training Programme, How to Double Your Retail Sales, Rebookings and Referrals Within 30 Days. Noting the importance of retail sales in the salon as a source of income after gaining 70% of her salon’s turnover from retail and…

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Get your tickets NOW for Glitterbels’ Builder Gel Launch Party

By Chloe Randall | 9 April 2023

Glitterbels has released tickets for its Builder Gel Launch Party, an event to celebrate the expansion of its builder gel range. Set to be a fun filled event, the event takes place at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on Sunday 25th June 2023 and tickets include: Live demos Swatching Giveaways…

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Scratch Stars: Entry opens for UK&I nail industry awards 2023

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2023

Nail pros, salons, industry supporters & social media starlets – it’s time to step into the prestigious nail competition arena and see if you can be recognised with a Scratch Star Award… For 10 years, Scratch magazine has championed nail professionals and businesses in the UK nail industry by awarding…

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