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Nail competition winners announced at Dublin trade beauty event

By Helena Biggs | 12 March 2025

The Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland trade exhibition, held at The RDS in Dublin 9-10 March, welcomed nail students and professionals to the competition arena in a bid to take home medals and trophies. “Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland created a vibrant stage, where both budding talents and seasoned professionals…

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Sweet Squared delivers SOFGEL nail products to UK market

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 March 2025

USA-based professional nail brand, SOFGEL, has partnered with hair and beauty distributor, Sweet Squared, to bring its soft gel products to the UK market. The brand boasts SOFTIPS PRO™: a range of ultra-thin, flexible and durable full coverage tips in two styles: standard and structured. The tips are available in…

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TV presenter, Jeff Brazier, to host Scratch Stars Awards nail industry party

By Helena Biggs | 10 March 2025

TV presenter & social media personality, Jeff Brazier, is to host The Scratch Stars Party at The Underglobe, London, on Sunday 6 July 2025. The event celebrates excellence in the UK&I nail sector, offering an opportunity for over 300 attendees to network and enjoy live entertainment. During the evening, the…

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Basketball star, Jared McCain, named as Sally Hansen ambassador

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 April 2024

Global nail colour and care brand, Sally Hansen, has announced a partnership with US college basketball sensation, Jared McCain. The brand’s first sports partnership will see the athlete promote inclusivity and self-expression in the sports community and beyond, in his role as brand ambassador. Together, Sally Hansen and Jared McCain…

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Phenix Salon Suites launches competition to support UK hair & beauty talent

By Rebecca Hitchon | 16 April 2024

Phenix Salon Suites, which offers four UK locations and over 300 US sites for pros to rent, has unveiled the Phenix Grant, a competition to discover and support industry talent. Coinciding with the openings of suites in Liverpool and Nottingham, the competition is reminiscent of BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den,…

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Nordic Nail Open 2024: THE RESULTS

By Helena Biggs | 16 April 2024

The Nordics’ largest competition for nails took place 4-6 April in Gothenburg, Sweden, attracting participants from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany. Nordic Nail Open was hosted by Reni Mobrandt, owner of Nail Systems of Sweden & co-owner of Cosmo Nord. It saw 137 competition seats taken across 15 categories, including…

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The Scratch Stars Awards 2024: Nail industry finalists announced

By Helena Biggs | 15 April 2024

Over 700 entries and nominations were submitted to the 12th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which champions exceptional talent across the UK&I nail industry. The awards recognise not just nail skill, but passion, business acumen and customer care, thus each entrant was required to answer a number of questions for the…

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The results are in for the first Nailympia competition in Vietnam, 10-11 April 2024

By Helena Biggs | 11 April 2024

The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. Amidst the grandeur of the Grand Palace venue, history was made as the inaugural Nailympia Vietnam unfolded with resplendent glory.…

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Glitterbels announces DreamFest event with exclusive opportunities for nail pros

By Helena Biggs | 10 April 2024

Nail brand, Glitterbels, is to host its third event for nail professionals, featuring exciting product launches and networking opportunities. The DreamFest party on Sunday 23 June 2024 will be hosted at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. There are three entry times for nail pros to choose from: 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm,…

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