MOVERS & SHAKERS

Cnd Team Eurasia 2025

CND™ appoints 4-strong Team Eurasia to support nail pros across the region

By Helena Biggs | 30 January 2025

Nail brand, CND™, has introduced Team Eurasia: a group of four dynamic education ambassadors and nail professionals who will support fellow techs and CND™ distributor partners across the region. To support the brand’s aim to foster career growth for its education ambassadors, CND™’s Team Eurasia will facilitate events, represent CND™…

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Interested in entering Nailympia Competitions? Webinar to dive into its 2025 direction

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2025

Hair & beauty education platform, Pivot Point International, is to host a nail-focused webinar, to inform viewers about Nailympia Competitions and its direction for 2025. Hosted by nail pro & learning experience (LX) specialist, Buddy Sims, the online event will delve into Nailympia‘s roots and ethos with its global competitions…

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Nail art museum to open in Shanghai, China

By Helena Biggs | 26 January 2025

The first museum in China dedicated to nail art is to open in the Jiading District, Shanghai, in May 2025. Established by industry veteran, Ms. Kimi Zhang Tao, and powered by nail brand, Muzer, The China Nail Art Museum will not only be a space for showcasing nail art, but…

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Nail artist, Sylvie Macmillan, among experts joining British Beauty Council advisory board

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 February 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has appointed a new cohort of industry professionals to its advisory board. The 10 experts, who are from the make-up, nail, fragrance, hair, aesthetics and tech sectors, join the existing 70 board members, in preparation for the launch of a new membership programme. They will…

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Immersive nail art exhibition opens in New York City

By Helena Biggs | 10 February 2024

A.I.R Gallery in Brooklyn, New York City, has opened ACRYLICS: Hidden Sculptural Art, an immersive exhibition running until 10 March 2024. Curated by multidisciplinary artist, ICECOLD, the exhibition and corresponding book present the complex world of nail art via sculptural, editorial and sonic storytelling. ACRYLICS is a surreal 360º interpretation of…

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Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, hosting netball tournament to raise money

By Callie Iley | 4 February 2024

Cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, has partnered with England Netball to host a tournament to raise money for those undergoing cancer treatment. Offering free services to men, women and young adults diagnosed with cancer to manage both physical and emotional side effects of treatment, Look Good Feel Better’s virtual…

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UK & Ireland nail industry awards opens for entry

By Helena Biggs | 1 February 2024

Embrace the opportunity to join an elite group of salons and industry professionals and enter the Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises excellence in the UK&I nail sector. Dubbed ‘the Oscars of the nail industry’, the Scratch Stars Awards has returned for a 12th year, recognising excellence, passion and skill in…

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Sweet Squared acquires distribution of Louella Belle’s hand & footcare brands

By Helena Biggs | 26 January 2024

Award-winning distribution and training company, Sweet Squared (S2), will take over distribution, support and education for Artistic Nail Design, Footlogix, Belava, Famous Names and Footsie in the UK from 5 February 2024. The acquisition of these hand and footcare brands from Louella Belle will offer greater choice for the professional S2 customer,…

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Diana Verde Nieto & Nnenna Onuba join British Beauty Council’s executive board

By Callie Iley | 24 January 2024

The British Beauty Council (BBCo) has welcomed Diana Verde Nieto and Nnenna Onuba to its executive board. With extensive backgrounds in the British beauty industry, the pair will work alongside existing directors to propel the growth of the Council and ensure the non-profit organisation meets its aims. Solidifying the BBCo’s…

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