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

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 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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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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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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Up-close & personal – get to know a global nail expert judge just that little bit better…

By Alex Fox | 4 June 2021

The Nailympia.com website has created a sexy new little section of the website with featured judges . Taking it a step further, so nail techs & artists the world over can get to know the experts behind the curtain a little better, Nailympia has invited judges to answer a series…

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Welcome to Nailympia Live with Nailympia Estonia 2021

By Alex Fox | 3 June 2021

“The Online competition Nailympia Live is a way to save the beauty industry in the current global pandemic,” cites organiser Viktoria Prihodko. “The global nail service market is adapting and the last six months have been a severe test for the entire beauty industry. The beauty industry is one of…

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US-based manicure robot paints nails in 10 minutes

By Chloe Randall | 3 June 2021

A start-up company in San Francisco has debuted the first manicure robot, which can paint nails in approximately ten minutes. Clockwork, which has opened a lab, offers contactless manicures for less than eight dollars. The lab’s two new machines take photos of customers’ nails and then coat them with polish,…

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British Beauty Council announce Ruuby as a patron

By Chloe Randall | 2 June 2021

Ruuby, an at-home beauty bookings service, has been announced as a patron of the British Beauty Council. After a tough year for the British beauty industry, Ruuby is on a mission to change the beauty services landscape through the delivery of speedy, high quality treatments in the comfort of your…

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Scottish govt to lift mask wearing restrictions in beauty salons on 31 May

By Helena Biggs | 25 May 2021

From Monday 31 May, therapists in Scotland will be permitted to offer face treatments to clients as long as the practitioner is wearing a Type IIR face mask and a face visor or goggles. Kate Forbes MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy, confirmed the news today (25 May)…

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OPI partners with the Green Salon Collective

By Kat Hill | 25 May 2021

OPI has announced its partnership with the Green Salon Collective, an environmental disposal service for salon waste. OPI’s partnership with Green Salon Collective follows on a successful partnership with Wella Professionals, as a part of OPI’s parent company, Wella Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. “It is our responsibility to help our…

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