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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Chief executive of National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Hilary Hall will be retiring on 30 September after seven years with the industry association. The decision to retire was originally shared with the NHBF board early this year but was then delayed due to coronavirus. Richard Lambert has been appointed…
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Nail & beauty businesses and barbershops in England and Wales must register for an official NHS QR code and display the official NHS QR poster from 24 September 2020. The code allows for clients to be contacted quickly and easily should a fellow client or staff member in a salon…
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Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (22 September) announced tighter penalties for those not complying with government measures to curb coronavirus. The move follows a dramatic increase in the transmission rate of coronavirus, and the possible onset of a second wave in the UK. In a parliamentary speech, he touched…
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More U.S women are using skincare products compared to 12 months ago, according to research from The NPD Group. Close to 40% of skincare users reported using products more often now than in 2019. The use of standard products, such as cleansers and moisturisers, as well as treatments including exfoliators,…
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Gareth Pugh has presented his SS21 runway collection as a ‘visual concept album’ titled The Reconstruction; for which Lauren Michelle Pires used CND™ to create an array of statement nail designs. Featuring 13 looks inspired by 13 iconic songs, the collection has been captured in 13 stills and 13 explosive…
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Glamour magazine has revealed the winners of its Glamour Beauty Power List Awards 2020. The nominees were selected by the Glamour beauty team and a panel of experts that boast a wealth of experience and expertise within the beauty industry, including Val Garland, Larry King, Patrick Wilson and Dija Ayodele.…
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