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Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 April 2025

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

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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Tales from Nail Harmony UK’s tropical Gelish Gala

By Alex Fox | 26 June 2018

Nail Harmony UK held its Gelish Gala 2018 on Friday 22 June at The Princes Theatre in Clacton-on -Sea. Myself and editor, Helena Biggs, donned cocktail dresses and with boarding passes in hand (our specialist invite) we entered into a tropical paradise. With music blasting and the cocktail bar heaving,…

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Wax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range

By Sophie Nutt | 25 June 2018

Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming editor of Men’s Health, Andy Rouillard is an award-winning therapist and qualified teacher. The collaboration aims to understand and meet…

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Big Brovaz & Booty Luv to perform at Scratch’s Summer Party

By Helena Biggs | 24 June 2018

Get your feet tapping, dig out a party outfit and embrace disco fever – as the Scratch Summer Party returns next month, and YOU’RE invited! Hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, the evening will feature live performances from R&B/hip-hop sensations, Big Brovaz and Booty Luv. The group has released two studio albums…

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Winners of Light Elegance UK nail art kits revealed

By Helena Biggs | 22 June 2018

Light Elegance UK has revealed the winners of its prize giveaway, run throughout May. The company offered up two Signature Series Art Kits, each packed with all the tools needed to replicate a stunning nail design by the brand’s ambassador and international educator, Celina Rydén. Selected at random from hundreds…

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Lecenté welcomes three new partners

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2018

Lecenté has welcomed three new talented nail artists to is roster of partners – Bethel Coleman, Emily Geer and Debbie Mccracken at DMC Nail Studio. Joining Amanda Trivett and Jenny Nagorski, the trio will support and represent the Lecenté brand online, at events and in some product development. “We are…

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Microbead ban comes into force

By Kat Hill | 20 June 2018

From 19 June, retailers in England and Scotland will no longer be able to sell rinse-off cosmetic and personal care products, such as face scrubs, toothpaste, soaps and shower gels, which contain solid plastic microbeads. The announcement from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs follows a ban from…

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