MOVERS & SHAKERS
Important March dates for your nail & beauty business marketing
Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of March, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St. David’s Day This event celebrates St. David: the patron saint of Wales, on the day of his death in 589 AD. To commemorate the occasion, Welsh people may sport the…
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Nailympia Competition to take place in China 8-9 May 2025
Nailympia, one of the world’s most prestigious nail competitions, is coming to China, thanks to the vision and dedication of Kimi Chang. A passionate advocate of Chinese aesthetics and a nail industry trailblazer, Kimi Chang is set to make history by hosting Nailympia China in Pudong, Shanghai, 8-9 May 2025.…
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What makes you happy? Share on nails for your chance to WIN a Light Elegance prize
The February 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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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired on BBC News on 26 March, he addressed viewers saying: “I’m proud of what we have done so far, but know…
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The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…
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The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…
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This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…
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Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair?…
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Joanna Tompkins, founder of Nails & Sales, is launching a free challenge for nail technicians titled ‘Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients’. The challenge aims to equip techs with the knowledge and confidence to raise treatment prices and gain clients as a result. The Raise Your Prices & Attract…
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