MOVERS & SHAKERS
Time is running out to WIN a Light Elegance prize for your nail art
The February Scratch Snap competition is closing! 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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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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Hey Scratch readers! From Dancing On Ice to the National Television Awards (NTAs), this week has kept me quite busy. I love seeing my work on-screen but it’s always amazing seeing the celebrities and professional skaters on the red carpet wearing my nails. They really are ‘pinch me’ moments. But, as much as we try…
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Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 6 Sadly, it’s our last full day! We were at sea, but, on the plus side, it was a full day of education, which kicks off with…
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To celebrate 40 years of CND™ – and to honour the brand’s long-time fans, CND™ has brought back five of its most iconic shades, available for a limited time only. The CND™ Iconic collection – featuring Company Red, Spike, Jiggy, Pointe Blanc and Satin Sheets available in Shellac only –…
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The Gel Bottle Inc took to Huddersfield to host its annual meet-up for staff and educators. The meet-up took place earlier this month and spanned across two full days and nights, encouraging techs to take some time-out with fellow educators. The #TeamTGB schedule included a jewellery-making workshop, business seminars, speciality…
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Ahoy! Join Wendy Old, educator with HD Professional, as she embarks on a nail-focused cruise and shares tech tales from the High Seas… Day 4 Today saw an early start with us docking at 7.30am in our first port – Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. Having never been anywhere like…
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Fragrance Direct has conducted research into the cost of training courses and starter kits for 60 popular beauty treatments along with the average price charged by UK professionals. Research was undertaken by gathering prices of treatments from thebeautyacademy.org, britishbeautyacademy.co.uk and cosmeticcourses.co.uk among others. According to the research, micro ring hair…
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