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Finalists announced in 2025 nail industry awards for UK&I pros & businesses

By Helena Biggs | 18 April 2025

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

By Helena Biggs | 14 April 2025

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

By Lilly Delmage | 3 April 2025

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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HD Brows pampers dancers for Strictly Come Dancing Live tour

By Sophie Nutt | 31 May 2019

HD Brows were on hand at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, to pamper the cast and crew members of Strictly Come Dancing Live – The Professionals after weeks on the road. Brow stylists Millie Sharp and Jess Gregory perfected the brows of the band and crew members along with the…

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UK Training Solutions hosts educator event

By Sophie Nutt | 31 May 2019

Educators for UK Training Solutions have been brought together in an event to update skills and learn about new products and courses for 2019. The appointed beauty training agency for Salon System, UK Training Solutions host courses suitable for complete beginners to experienced therapists. “As 2019 quickly moves into spring,…

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Mii Cosmetics sponsors Future Dreams Lili Grace Fashion Show

By Kat Hill | 31 May 2019

Mii Cosmetics was proud to be the exclusive makeup partner at a fashion show, jointly hosted by breast cancer charity, Future Dreams, and the Lili Grace boutique. With an empowering theme of ‘This Is Me’, a 550-strong audience across two shows, 25 inspirational models – all with their own breast…

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OPI x Converse: A Colourful Collaboration

By Kat Hill | 30 May 2019

The Scratch team was lucky enough to receive an invite to one of the brightest events this season. OPI has teamed up with footwear company, Converse, to reveal a new, collaborative nail and footwear collection. With six new summer bright nail tones, the launch sees colour-matched Converse One Star slides…

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Salon System reveals Wax Squad for 2019

By Sophie Nutt | 29 May 2019

Salon System has announced its Wax Squad for 2019, made up of industry experts and waxing gurus. The squad will share knowledge, inspirations and techniques with industry peers, contributing to Salon System’s mission to help the salon, mobile therapist and student feel completely confident about their waxing choices. Salon System’s…

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New RefectoCil course encourages brow & lash colour creativity

By Kat Hill | 28 May 2019

Salon System has launched a new RefectoCil Browista Creative Colour Workshop. The new course encourages therapists to get creative with colour for client requests and create on-trend looks for lashes and brows. Using RefectoCil’s colour palette, therapists will learn how to custom blend shades and create a unique colour for…

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