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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UV hybrid nail polish brand, Semilac, has invested £50,000 in a new distribution premises to help the business keep up with increasing demand. Five new jobs have been created by the company, which now sees its products in 230 UK salons. “The distribution team’s move to our new site in…
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Sweet Squared hosted its annual regional update training at its new HQ in Leeds to ensure that its ambassadors are continuing to train to the highest standards. Facilitated by global team CND member, Nataliya Al-Ta’ai and CND international education manager, Kelly Melanitou, this year’s training was attended by UK & ROI…
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Professional use and retail-friendly products by BeautyPRO scooped some big accolades at the 2017 Beauty Awards with OK! The event, hosted by Amanda Holden and OK! Magazine at the Tower of London, saw the Foot & Callus Peel gain Highly Commended in the Best New Feet & Legs Product category, and…
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Techs – check if you’ve made the nice list this year, as Sweet Squared is getting into the giving-spirit by placing a scratch card in each and every order until 24 December. There will be 10 Sweet Squared every day of advent this year, as winning scratch cards are placed randomly within orders…
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Distribution company, The Creative Beauty Group, as announced Lisa Grannell as the latest addition to the company’s education emissary team. Lisa Grannell qualified within the nail and beauty industry over 15 years ago, and has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience working with market leading companies to offer…
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CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, will be extending its current offer of free membership to beauty salons and spas into 2018, provided they meet the CIDESCO entry and inspection requirements. CIDESCO membership, which spans 40 countries across five continents, enables members to have their business certified…
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