MOVERS & SHAKERS
Finalists announced in 2025 nail industry awards for UK&I pros & businesses
For 12 years, Scratch magazine has been recognising excellence in the UK&I nail industry via the Scratch Stars Awards, and is proud to present the finalists for 2025. Hundreds of entries were received between February and March this year, with nail pros, teams and businesses keen to highlight their talents, passions and industry…
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Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition
The April 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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OPI collaborates with award-winning nail pro on mani/pedi essentials range
Following the launch of the Katie Barnes X OPI branded E-file in 2024, the two companies have announced a second collaboration: a range of nail and cuticle tools and E-file bits. Katie Clark (née Barnes), a multi award-winning nail pro & educator, founded Katie Barnes Tool Range in 2017 to…
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Pure Nails, the company behind the Halo brand, has added a host of nail art products to its offering to help elevate your nail designs. The Halo Create range features four categories; Halo Chrome, Halo Coloured Acrylic, Halo Crystals and Halo Glitter, each packaged in diamond-shaped jars to attract attention…
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The Gothic World Nails 2020 Championship has announced its winners for its month-long online contest. The international nail championship, Gothic World was created and hosted from Russia by Elena Shanskaya and Oksana Shwander in association with the Golden Nail Group. With a mission to invite techs to expand the boundaries…
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As England dives into a second national lockdown, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is continuing to lobby for further support for hair and beauty businesses. The industry body is pushing for a reduction in VAT to 5%, further business rates relief, an extension to eviction protection from landlords…
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CTPA, voice of the cosmetics industry, offers the wisdom of Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services, who breaks down Brexit for the beauty industry. Is your salon prepared for upcoming changes to the cosmetics laws? Nail those plans with hints and tips from the CTPA. The UK left the…
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Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced fresh support for the self-employed in a statement to the House of Commons today (2 November) as England prepares to enter lockdown once again. This new measure comes after he announced on Saturday that he had ‘no alternative’ but to enforce a second national…
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With mental health issues and the wellbeing of all, especially nail techs, on her mind, award-winning nail artist and influencer, Kirsty Meakin is offering a live course for free for the techs that have been moved to Tier 3 in the Nottinghamshire region of the UK. “It’s safe to say…
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