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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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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Get Lippy: Beauty brands unite to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers
Gynae cancer charity, The Eve Appeal, has announced its Get Lippy campaign to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers. The Get Lippy campaign will be rolled out during the month of May, encouraging everyone to ‘Get Lippy’ by raising awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.…
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The Nail Safari – Paw & Claw is returning to Shepreth Wildlife Park, Cambridge, 21- 25 November 2022. The annual five-day intensive educational event is solely focused on nails. Hosted by Marian Newman BEM, Jennie Nippard & Alex Fox, the event presents top class nail educators showcasing a wide array…
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Netherlands based brand, BiBi’s Beauty & Supplies, is seeking UK locations to host education events. The brand is making its way to the UK with a class in Sheffield on 12 June, and is now looking for other locations to host similar events in other parts of the UK. “We’re…
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On 20 June, appointment scheduling brand Booksy is teaming up with Wahl to offer a unique night of inspiration, education and entertainment in Bristol – free for nail artists, lash techs, hairdressers and barbers to attend. Hosted by popular comedian, actor and writer, Catherine Bohart, the event gives beauty pros…
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CEW UK (Cosmetic Executive Women) has announced its sponsorship of a student place on the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) Diploma in Cosmetic Science, starting in October 2022. The CEW Caroline Neville Scholarship 2022 has been launched in recognition of the huge contribution CEW Executive President Caroline Neville MBE has…
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SEEN Group has launched Community X SEEN, a beauty advocacy platform that is giving content creators the opportunity to partner with leading global beauty brands and make their mark on the world of social media. The platform was launched in response to the rapidly evolving social media landscape and already…
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Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of Nailympia Germany 2022, the first live Nailympia competition in two years. The international nail competition welcomed 49 competitors from 13 countries and took place at Beauty Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will combine scores held from Nailympia Canada 2019 and Nailympia London 2022 to announce the champion of…
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