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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A ‘new standard and awareness of beauty has appeared throughout the male market’ according to the team at Redshoe, a branding and communications agency, who reveal that more men are turning to supplements to enhance skin from within. They put this down to frequent launches in the beauty industry, and…
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The team from London-based salon, Jade Angel, were on-hand at Cosmopolitan magazine’s Self Made Summit to give guests complimentary nail art and express manicures. A two day event that ran across the 14-15 April, the Cosmopolitan Self Made Summit is a gathering of leading business brains, inspirational founders and both established and…
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Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and The Eve Appeal have announced the launch of a new national campaign – Get Lippy. Aiming to raise awareness for gynaecological cancer and break taboos about gynaecological health, the campaign will see brands who have lipsticks, lip gloss, lip balms or any lip products in…
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The Nail Guru’s, a Facebook nail art collective, has announced the winners of its Mad Hatter-themed nail art competition. Over 20 entries were received across two categories; extended nails and natural nails, with a masters (qualified for 3+ years) and beginners division (less than 3 years) in each. The judges, Katie…
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Look ahead to the warmer days of summer and see that you have a comfortable work uniform to suit impending heat with Buttercups. Available in sizes 6-24, Buttercups Uniforms are produced in bi-stretch fabric that is 100% polyester. The stretch affords comfort and practicality – ideal when performing a mani…
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Fancy upskilling this Sunday? There’s still time to snap up your ticket to the Susan’s Nail Store Open Day. Taking place in Peterborough this Sunday, April 29, the open day will see demos from Zsuzsanna Varga and Petra Jakes, as well as nail art techniques, tips and business advice. Across…
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