MOVERS & SHAKERS
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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Get Lippy: Beauty brands unite to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers
Gynae cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has announced its Get Lippy campaign to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. The Get Lippy campaign will be rolled out during the month of May, encouraging everyone to ‘Get Lippy’ by raising awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.…
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British R&B boy band, Damage, will be performing at the Scratch Stars Party 2019. The event, which takes place in London on Sunday 21 July, recognises incredible talent in the UK nail sector – while offering guests the opportunity to network, let their hair down and enjoy a big summer…
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The Gel Bottle Inc has announced the addition of a new brand ambassador to its team, Liam Peter. Liam Peter (also known as @liampeternails) is an Australia-based nail tech and has earned a huge following of just under 20,000 people on Instagram thanks to his creative and perfectly polished nail art. “So…
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Scratch Stars Awards 2019 finalist, Hannah Missen, was on hand to lend her nail styling skills for a recent charity event, Leigh on Style – a fashion event at The Arlington Ballroom, in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Working with brands to support local businesses, the charity catwalk show raised over £2,000…
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BeautyPro, the brand behind pro and retail-friendly sheet masks, has been awarded the certificate of approval by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The certification covers the company’s three ranges; BeautyPro, Barber Pro and Natura, the latter of which is also biodegradable and vegan friendly. Each range offers…
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Hive has announced a partnership with The Beauty Team to provide its Introduction to Waxing courses. Designed as an entry point for anybody looking to move into the world of waxing, the course offers a combination of both theory and practical learning covering areas such as: Bikini, leg and arm…
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Nail industry legends, Marian Newman and Gigi Rouse, will be joining forces for a special event at Sweet Squared HQ on Monday 9 December. The day-long ‘Two Old Queens’ event will see them cover current industry challenges, nail science and general nail know-how to help techs work smarter, not harder.…
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