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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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Christian Louboutin pop-up nail bar pairs polishes with cocktails

By Sophie Nutt | 6 June 2018

Christian Louboutin marks its move into the beauty industry by creating a bespoke nail bar pop-up in Paris from 17 June – 7 July 2018. The Mandarin Oriental hotel will play host to the unique beverage-and-manicure experience, which will see guests being treated to a manicure in one of the…

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Mii Cosmetics makes its mark in New Zealand

By Helena Biggs | 6 June 2018

Pictured: Holly Anderson from Grace Beauty Ltd for New Zealand with Gerrard International chairman, Susan Gerrard, and educator, Charlotte Lowe, at Gerrard International’s training headquarters. Gerrard International, creator of Mii Cosmetics, is now available in New Zealand via distributor, Grace Beauty. The move sees the brand now available in 21…

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Scoop 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages

By Sophie Nutt | 5 June 2018

Get a whopping 15% off LVL by Nouveau Lashes training packages and expand your offerings and client base! LVL by Nouveau Lashes is a service that adds length, volume and lift to lashes in less than an hour, providing an alternative option to extensions. Seeing the natural lash reshaped, straightened…

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Lina Nyberg joins Cuccio’s education team

By Helena Biggs | 4 June 2018

Renowned competition winner and nail artist, Lina Nyberg, has joined Cuccio Europe‘s education team. The Swedish tech, who boasts accolades including 1st place in Nail Masters categories – and the first person in Sweden to receive the Journeyman’s Certificate in Nails – has been in the industry since May 2005…

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Nail Harmony to host educator event & Gala for all

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2018

Nail Harmony educators – put 18-22 June in your diary and move around any plans, as Nail Harmony UK is hosting an event that’s not to be missed. A training event with a tropical twist, the week will feature four days of education topped off with a huge party, the…

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Wow weekend

Scoop up amazing offers over Salon Services’ WOW Weekend

By Sophie Nutt | 1 June 2018

Salon Services has announced it’s WOW Weekend starting from today (1 June) and running until Monday (4 June)! Each customer over the WOW Weekend will get 25% off when they spend £20 or more in-store or online, meaning you can start thinking about party season stock or begin planning ahead…

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