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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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Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 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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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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FABY TO REVEAL latest collection in Italy this weekend

By Helena Biggs | 15 March 2017

Check out Faby’s stunning spring/summer collection, I’m Faby, and the pretty Nature collection at Cosmoprof Bologna this weekend. The brand’s home country plays host to the Faby Italia team, as well as its UK distributors, Palm Extra, on stand in Hall 36, Booth F5/G6 for some very exciting new launches. To…

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SALON SERVICES to open second Liverpool store

By Kat Hill | 2 March 2017

The grand opening of Sally Salon Services’ second store in Liverpool is set to take place this weekend. On both Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th, the new Liverpool Lord St store will be offering a number of discounts for customers in the local area, including 25% off everything, exclusive key…

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SAVE ON WORKWEAR with Buttercups Uniforms

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2017

Stylish beauty workwear provider, Buttercups Uniforms, is offering an incredible offer across its ranges – for a limited time only. The deal includes 3 for 2 on workwear attire, plus FREE trousers and postage! Simply use promo code BUT007 at buttercupsuniforms.com. Go on, shake up your salon wear and spruce up…

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SCRATCH STARS nail industry awards opens for entry

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2017

The Scratch Stars Awards – the only awards completely dedicated to the UK nail industry – is now open for entry! Oh, and entry is FREE – so what are you waiting for? There are 18 categories and you can enter up to two, so don’t delay, log onto www.scratchstarsawards.co.uk and…

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CEW HOLDS product demonstration evening

By Helena Biggs | 1 March 2017

CEW has revealed that over 750 members, guests and press attended its annual CEW Beauty Awards Product Demonstration Evening. The event, which was held at London’s Olympia, saw a variety of beauty brands flaunt their products and treatments. Guests could also enter a relaxation area to receive manicures, skin consultations,…

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MAYOR OPENS new Doncaster salon

By Helena Biggs | 24 February 2017

The Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, has officially opened a new beauty salon in Doncaster. Elizabeth H Nails & Beauty will provide clients with a wide range of beauty treatments including spray tanning, makeovers and ear piercing, as well as manicures, pedicures, gel polish and acrylic nails. The launch event,…

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