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Share your minimalist nail art for a chance to WIN over £400 worth of The GelBottle Inc products
The January Scratch Snap competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be…
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Revealed: the 5 nations that dazzled at a nail art championship in Paris
The 2024 Nations Championship, organised by Cécilia Gimenez of NailArt France Events, brought nail professionals from across the globe together in a dazzling showcase of creativity, skill and nail artistry. The event was held in two parts: live technical tests took place at Disneyland Paris in September 2024, and online…
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Hair & Beauty Charity thanks industry for support in 2024
For over 150 years, the Hair & Beauty Charity has helped those in the hairdressing, barbering and beauty sectors who have fallen on hard times: offering practical and financial support. Scratch is proud to be a media sponsor of the charity and its efforts, donating via a raffle at The…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December 2024 nail art comp
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for December has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Unicorn Disco, in the bid to win a prize from Glitterbels. Entries were judged by Glitterbels CEO & co-founder, Annabel Maginnis, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The…
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The Wicked-inspired nail looks being worn by the film’s stars
Wicked content has been circulating social media and, with premieres and press tours well underway, the film’s stars have been sporting their best Oz-themed nail looks. Here’s our roundup… Hitting the silver screen on 22 November, the highly-anticipated Universal movie adaptation of Wicked has inspired the film’s actors’ and actresses’ manicures.…
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The 3 top times of the year for business retail & how to capitalise on them
Public holidays often influence retail sales, but as a small business owner, how can you ensure you’re maximising revenue during these key events? Research reveals how… Business credit card experts from price comparison website, Money.co.uk, have analysed the average weekly sales and key retail transaction days over the past year…
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120 nail techs raise £1,300 for charities at Christmas event in Leeds
Revolution nightclub in Leeds hosted the first Maisie’s Nail Tech Soirée: a pre-Christmas networking event for nail professionals. Organised by Maisie Jackson, a 22-year-old nail artist from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, the soirée was designed to dispel any loneliness experienced by self-employed nail pros, and bring them together for a night…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for November has been announced as Mia Murray. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs to fit theme, Enchanted Forest, in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Entries were judged by INK London educator, Jessica Hinds, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The…
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Delicate and detailed floral nail designs walked the Rodarte runway at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. International nail artist, TracyLee Percival, created the floral nail look with Morgan Taylor lacquers and real flowers. Models walked the runway in whimsical clothing designs, served up by the duo behind the design house, Rodarte,…
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High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be…
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Olympia Beauty, autumn’s leading trade beauty exhibition, will be hosting the New Generation Beauty Influencer Awards 1-2 October – and entry is now open. Formerly the Beauty Blogger Awards, the awards features 12 categories, covering women’s beauty, nutrition & wellbeing, treatment reviews and beauty Instagramming. Entry closes 2 July 2017, with…
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A nail salon owned by Erin Adeyemo, co-founder of Nail Gaga, and a nail technician were both recognised at the recent BABTAC & CIBTAC annual awards, held at Banking Hall in London. Denise Louisa Quinn received the nail technician accolade, while Tweezers Beauty in Bedworth, Warwickshire, picked up the award…
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Glasgow salon and Scratch Stars 2017 finalist, NAF! has been named winner of PRS for Music’s national Music Makeover Salons competition, taking home a £5,000 prize to revamp the beauty haven’s soundsystem. As part of the celebrations, which coincided with NAF!’s second birthday, PRS for Music held a special launch…
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The award-winning Beauty Lounge in Doncaster is hosting an open day on Sunday 25 June for any nail professionals interested in products by, or training with Brillbird. Salon owner and Brillbird educator, Michelle Brookes, will be on hand to demonstrate, alongside UK director, Liliya Moss. There will be exclusive special…
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