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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Blow LTD, an on-demand beauty services platform, is recruiting nail technicians in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Offering the opportunity to set your own working hours, Blow LTD technicians and beauty therapists are paid weekly. What’s more, there is full support with admin and marketing for therapists by their own Blow…
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Crystal Nails UK has revealed its Nail Campus training event is set to return in October. Hosted by the distributor in Essex, from October 15, 2018, there will be five days of classes and workshops. The event will be taught and guided by Crystal Nails absolute master international educators, as…
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Sheffield-based salon, the StyleBar, is opening it’s doors to the nation by starring in it’s own reality TV series on E4, revealing the trials and triumphs that come with running such a business. Inspired by the sheer size of the salon, the TV series has been dubbed The Super Salon and the…
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Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to…
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Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the…
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Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session…
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