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Maximalist manicures & 4 other nail trends that dominated London Fashion Week AW25

By Lilly Delmage | 25 February 2025

London Fashion Week offers the second showcase in the AW25 Fashion Week lineup. Accompanying the trendsetting and stylish garments from designers were show-stopping manicures, which are set to dominate client requests in months to come. So, get prepared and scroll to discover the key trends spotted on the LFW catwalks.…

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Nailympia Anaheim 2025: THE RESULTS

By Scratch Staff | 25 February 2025

The second Nailympia Anaheim nail competition took place 23-24 February 2025 at Premiere Anaheim, California, welcoming 40 competitors from eight countries. Here are the results: RUNWAY NAILS – VINTAGE VOGUE Division 1 1st – Anastasiia Akzamova – USA  2nd – Kim Sizemore – USA 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA  Division…

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Important March dates for your nail & beauty business marketing

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 February 2025

Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of March, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St. David’s Day This event celebrates St. David: the patron saint of Wales, on the day of his death in 589 AD. To commemorate the occasion, Welsh people may sport the…

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CIDESCO appoints new business development officer

By Sophie Nutt | 27 October 2018

CIDESCO International is expanding its head office support team with the appointment of Jacqueline Kennedy as its business development officer. With over 29 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as a beauty therapist. Then, she went on to teach for 24…

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Social media: what clients want from your page

By Sophie Nutt | 26 October 2018

Social media has become an integral part of your business: it is a way of showcasing your work and skill, engaging with clients, building a brand and attracting new clients. But are you using your social media in the best possible way? It can be hard to find the balance…

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NHF & NBF reveals number of beauty salons continues to boom

By Sophie Nutt | 23 October 2018

Recent figures have shown that, for the first time, the number of salon offering only hairdressing has started to decline, especially over the last year. Over the same period, however, the number of beauty salons, nail salons and hair and beauty salons has risen. Beauty is expected to be the…

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North Nail Championships winners announced

By Helena Biggs | 22 October 2018

Professional Beauty North played host to the North Nail Championships 21-22 October 2018, organised by Denise Wright. Competition was fierce, and a number of new nail faces took to the floor to try their hand at categories including Permanent Polish and Spa Manicure. A ceremony at the end of each…

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Townhouse collaborates with Nudestix for inclusive nude nail art collection

By Sophie Nutt | 20 October 2018

London nail bar, Townhouse, has launched the #NailYourNude collection in partner with make-up brand, Nudestix. Opposing the old fashioned idea that one nude fits all, the inclusive collection is designed to cater to every individual skin tone. There are three designs to choose from – each design created with one…

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QMS Medicosmetics grows its education in the Maldives

By Sophie Nutt | 19 October 2018

QMS Cosmetics has carried out extensive training throughout its Maldives locations during a trip that saw head of training, Rowan Hall-Farrise provide brand education to a total of 27 therapists over a period of 10 days. Teams from the company’s most prestigious spa locations – the Amilla Sushi and Finolhu…

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