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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The most popular hair and beauty salon names in the UK have been revealed! Esme Loans Ltd analysed a list of 27,323 registered hair and beauty businesses in the UK and found that The Beauty Box was the most popular name, with 134 businesses using it. In second place was…
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A team of techs has achieved Cuccio approved educator status follow five-days’ training at Cuccio Europe HQ in Nottingham. The training included product knowledge, course content and team building exercises to prepare them to teach others about Cuccio products. Liz Richards, European head of education, delivered part of the training…
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A school in England has banned acrylic nail extensions after claiming students were ‘unable to use a pen’ because of them. In a letter sent out to parents at Burnside College, Northumberland, the school explained that the enhancements were impacting some children’s education. A letter from the school sent out…
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Cuccio Europe is to host three Hard Gel Seminars this autumn, with the focus on helping techs utilise their nail skills to maximise income using the brand’s T3 LED/UV Hard Gels. Each one-day event includes products for use on the day, an educational manual, certification and lunch and refreshments. Run…
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A new survey commissioned by CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, has found that nearly half (42%) of the Generation Z respondents would consider a career in beauty. The survey asked current Irish school leavers to rank their top interests, with results revealing make-up and beauty coming…
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Nimue Skin Technology has announced the appointment of skin guru Farrah Fawcett as its lead skincare specialist. Farrah has taught a number of students through her role as education ambassador and has supported the brand since it first came to the UK over 20 years ago. “Nimue has been a…
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