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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Sweet Squared, UK distributor of CND™, joined fellow distributors of the brand in Marrakesh, Morocco for the CND™ a conference with the theme: deliver the unexpected. The three-day International Distributor Conference saw 86 delegates from 60 countries come together to CND™’s brand ‘personality’; authentic, innovative, creative, stylish and professional. Attendees from…
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Earlier this week, talented techs amassed at The LCBT to battle it out across eight categories in the Scratch Stars Awards 2018 in front of an esteemed panel of industry judges. Techs competed in the likes of Nail Stylist of the Year and Gel Tech of the Year, while a second…
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Join Magpie Beauty for a rather royal celebration of the upcoming wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry! Techs that spend over £40 + VAT with the brand will receive a limited edition Magpie Beauty Glitter with their order. Named after bride-to-be, the special glitter can be added to orders…
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Two members of the Lash Perfect team travelled to India in April to deliver training and attend the Hair & Beauty Show India. Natalie Piper, business development manager for the Eyelash Design Company, and Emma Apps, senior trainer, delivered training across four days, covering Lash Perfect Classic, Lash Perfect Russian…
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After hosting it’s educator programme at the end of April, Crystal Nails has welcomed eight new educators to it’s growing team. The first educator programme held by Crystal Nails in the UK for over three years, the event saw an abundance of applications, which were narrowed down to eight talented…
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Calling all creatives! See if you can get your hands on a brand new Signature Series Art Kit (worth over £115!) from Light Elegance UK – in collaboration with Swedish nail artist extraordinaire, Celina Ryden. Celina, who boasts an Instagram following of over 190K, has lent her artistic eye to…
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