MOVERS & SHAKERS
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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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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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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Gelish and Secret Spa, the London-based on-demand mobile beauty service, have teamed up to offer its therapists the opportunity to learn more about how Gelish can benefit their businesses. Set to take place on Monday 23 September from 5:30pm, the Immersion Day will allow therapists to speak with other professionals, try out Gelish products…
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Session nailist and Fashion Week regular, Marian Newman, lent her design expertise to the Roland Mouret showcase at London Fashion Week. She create three statement nail designs using Kure Bazaar nail lacquers that complemented the jewellery collection by designer, Maria Aaron. The three looks were: A striped multicolour effect inspired…
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CEW has announced Charlotte Tilbury as the recipient of its 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award. The announcement was made via CEW’s Instagram page, saying: “We are delighted to announce that our 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award goes to the exceptional Charlotte Tilbury – founder, chairman, president and chief creative officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.…
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Milton Keynes based nail tech, Suzanne Clayton, led a team of five to create an assortment of nail looks for the Pierre Garroudi show at London Fashion Week. The salon owner and session nailist was briefed by the designer to create nails in shades of white and pastel with splashes…
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Pops of bright nail colours walked the runway at Pam Hogg’s SS20 showcase at London Fashion Week. The CND™ & Sweet Squared team were lead by Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Scratch Stars Awards 2019 Session Stylist of the Year. The nail team also included: Amy Morphey, Joanna Tompkins, Shienne Mann and Kay…
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Yesterday, myself and assistant editor, Kat, had the pleasure of popping to the capital and spending the entire day getting stuck into London Beauty Week, courtesy of the British Beauty Council and Covent Garden London. After launching on Wednesday (11th September), this year marks the first ever London Beauty Week…
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