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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The UK cosmetics and toiletries sector will see a £1.7bn value decline in 2020. Research conducted by GlobalData has revealed that 43% of UK consumers plan to reduce socialising outside of the home, which would cause cosmetics and toiletries to lose out in a Covid-19-driven decision between ‘what is essential…
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Nailympia judge and well-known industry figure from Australia, Jai Harvey-Yin has successfully moved sideways into the arena of empowerment and wellness. Following her new purpose, this move has added Reiki, alongside a string of new skills, to her already wide repertoire and Jai is now a loud and proud advocate…
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According to research by Mayku, thousands of beauty and cosmetics hobbyists have developed their crafts during Covid-19 lockdown, with a quarter now making their own products. Despite the considerable economic downturn associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the sales of cosmetics and beauty products has defied recessions with the wellness industry…
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Government officials have warned the industry trade body, NHBF, that they will close the hair and beauty sector if they don’t follow safety guidelines. In reaction, NHBF has launched #DoItRight – a campaign to ensure hair and beauty professionals across the UK understand exactly what is required of them to…
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The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council inspectors in Bingley… The industry is a cacophony of noise as techs navigate their PPE needs and salon safe strategies,…
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Sales of mascara and eye shadow have increased eye make-up shares in the prestige make-up market by 3% during and after lockdown – reflecting the advice for the public to now wear masks and face coverings in many social settings. The research from the NPD Group also found the lip segment of…
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