MOVERS & SHAKERS
Nail art museum to open in Shanghai, China
The first museum in China dedicated to nail art is to open in the Jiading District, Shanghai, in May 2025. Established by industry veteran, Ms. Kimi Zhang Tao, and powered by nail brand, Muzer, The China Nail Art Museum will not only be a space for showcasing nail art, but…
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Miami event gives global nail artists a platform for handiwork to be recognised
Miami has long been a hub for creativity, fashion and vibrant cultural expression, and on 8 December 2024, as part of the Art Basel annual art fair, it hosted The Nail Art Exhibition. Curated by celebrity nail artist, Kleopatra Tsompani, and powered by Booksy, it featured work by 16 nail…
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‘Four figure focus’ method seeks to help beauty pros boost earnings
Beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares details of ‘The Four Figure Focus’, a membership programme to help beauty business owners earn four figures a week, while working part-time hours. “Ideal for professionals with visions of freedom, efficiency and creativity, the programme offers its members tailored support, plus community…
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Reflecting the crisp and clean outfits storming the Margaret Howell runway this weekend, fresh and healthy-looking manicures were created by the nail team using Bio Sculpture products. Session stylist, Cherrie Snow (@cherriesnow), lead a team of six techs for the Margaret Howell show that took place on Sunday 17 February…
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A new social media campaign is highlighting the need for credits for nail professionals in photographic work and on social media. Revealed by an Instagram account, the #tagthemanicurist campaign is calling for the same credit to be given to nail work as hair and make-up professionals. In an exclusive interview…
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Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail technician, reveals the backstage antics and nail looks from ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers, Another week has flown by with plenty more nail designs featuring on the skaters and celebrities at Dancing On Ice. Here, I’m highlighting my favourite two designs from week four. First…
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A recent survey conducted by grooming brand, The Bluebeards Revenge, has found that more men are making grooming resolutions in 2019 to improve their love life. The survey of 2,018 men revealed that 73% are planning to make grooming resolutions, while 67% revealed it’s about improving their chances of finding…
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On Thursday I was lucky enough to kick off London Fashion Week backstage on the nail team for VIN + OMI’s AW19 showcase. While I’ve reported backstage for a few seasons, I’ve never had the chance to put my tekking skills to the test! A few weeks before the show,…
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Sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% growth in sales in 2018, according to a new report by Soil Association Certification. The Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report reveals that sales of certified organic and natural…
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