MOVERS & SHAKERS
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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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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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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Get your feet tapping, dig out a party outfit and embrace disco fever – as the Scratch Summer Party returns on Sunday 15 July, and YOU’RE invited! Offering an opportunity to get glammed up, let your hair down and mingle with fellow members of the nail industry, this event is…
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Sweet Squared has revealed the six inspirational finalists in its #CNDWEAREUNSTOPPABLE campaign, which encouraged women across the UK and Ireland to share their stories of success and overcoming adversity. Earlier this year, the company asked nail professionals to celebrate and empower their loyal clients by getting them to share their special…
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Taking to the streets of London on Saturday 12 May, the team at Louella Belle took part in the 21st Midnight MoonWalk in memory of company founder, Lisa Crook, who sadly lost her battle with breast cancer last year. Organised by breast cancer charity, Walk The Walk, MoonWalk London is…
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The first Facebook LIVE education event for Sally Salon Services was held at the Louella Belle HQ in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Offering a 25-minute Q&A, Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, was invited to deliver questions to Artistic Nail Design’s creative director & executive VP, Alisha Rimando, who flew into the UK to…
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The winners of the Evo naming competition, launched by Bio Sculpture in March earlier this year, have been revealed – but with a surprise twist! Talented techs across the globe were invited to submit a nail design alongside a reason behind why their elected name should be stamped onto an…
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The winners of the UK Nail Tech competition, which took place 20-21 May at the Beauty UK trade show, have been announced. The competition, administrated by Denise Wright, sees techs compete for trophies and accolades in the likes of Top Tech Permanent Polish, Salon Nail Challenge and, new for 2018,…
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