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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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NovaLash extends virtual education offering

By Scratch Staff | 27 April 2021

Lash brand & training supplier, NovaLash, has added two courses to its range of virtual education classes. The Classic Lash conversion class is ideal for lash stylists that have previous experience with lash services but are seeking a new service, as well as education, support and training. The education team…

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Update: The Scratch Stars Awards 20/21 judging process & party

By Helena Biggs | 26 April 2021

Scratch Stars Awards organiser, HELENA BIGGS, shares an update on this year’s event… After the pandemic stopped play in 2020 – and prevented 88 finalists from being recognised at the infamous Scratch Stars Party, I am delighted to announce that we are at last able to reboot the competition process,…

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Gellux Nail Art Challenge

Get creative with Salon System’s Gellux nail art challenge

By Chloe Randall | 29 March 2021

Salon System has unveiled its launch of the Gellux Nail Art Challenge with nail expert and session manicurist, Karen Louise. In the run up to reopening, the nail art challenge is launching on Instagram @salonsystem on Monday 29th March 2021 to help nail techs prepare for life back in the…

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Cut It Out Campaign Dates

Cut it Out – domestic abuse awareness session dates for salons

By Alex Fox | 26 March 2021

The Cut It Out campaign is offering a one-hour virtual meeting next week –  Wednesday 31st March – on how to notice signs of domestic abuse and the steps a beauty professional can take to support and help the victim.   EVENT: The Cut it Out Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign…

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BABTAC Inspiring Beauty Awards winners announced

By Chloe Randall | 17 March 2021

The winners have been announced for the first-ever BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) Inspiring Beauty Awards. The awards took place virtually with nearly 100 guests attending including Mille Kendall MBE, Caroline Hirons and Sonia Haria to celebrate the champions in the beauty industry who have shown positivity…

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NAILS: Sam Biddle’s Inspired Event online 6-7 March ’21

By Alex Fox | 4 March 2021

The annual Inspired Event organised and created by nail artist, educator & mentor, Sam Biddle, has moved online and it’s happening this weekend on 6-7 March 2021. “It has been a mission to get this Inspired Event up and running,” smiles Sam Biddle. “Postponements and cancellations due to COVID have…

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