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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Hey Scratch readers! I can’t believe this is my final blog post for Scratch this year! This week was the final of Dancing On Ice, but before I go into each look for all of the finalists I wanted to say a few huge thank you’s… The Gel Bottle Inc has provided me with all…
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The failure to digitise booking processes is threatening the profitability of the UK salon industry, as research from Powered by Flossie shows that £1.2 billion is being lost every year as clients fail to keep their pre-booked appointments. The data shows that a third (30%) of women in London admit…
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Hey Scratch readers! It’s the semi-finals! I cannot believe how quickly this series has gone. This week, the semi-finalists had two dances that we needed to match the nails to and, as expected, both outfits were completely different. So, ‘neutral glitters’ were used a lot this week to cover all bases.…
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A points-based immigration system that has been brought in by the government could have an impact on beauty industry workers, warns the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF). The system plan will make it harder for some workers to enter the UK. Anyone from inside or outside of the European…
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29 February, Hotel de Ville, Paris. Models including Bella Hadid walked the runway for the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood showcase in Paris for autumn/winter 2020. The collection – which saw bold shades paired with pretty ruffled textures and chunky accessories – accentuated an edgy yet feminine ethos. The Queen…
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US grocery chain Whole Foods Market has revealed its top beauty trends for 2020, where its buyers have predicted the cosmetic and wellness products and ingredients that will go mainstream. 1. Bakuchiol An alternative to retinol, the vegan-friendly ingredient is an extract derived from the seeds of the East Asian…
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