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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Vegan gel polish collection & kit up for grabs in spring nail art competition
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
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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The Scottish Government has launched the Mobile and Home-Based Close Contact Services Fund to help businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is for owners and operators of mobile and home-based close contact service businesses. Employees of such businesses should speak with their employer regarding eligibility for support through…
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Hair and beauty businesses saw up to 57% loss in turnover in 2020, according to a report by the NHBF and independent economic analysts, Pragmatix Advisory. It also predicts that businesses will be out of pocket £41,000 on average because of the pandemic by the end of 2021, with the…
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imPRESS has announced a US collaboration with global nail polish brand, OPI. This collection offers ten of the most iconic and beloved OPI nail polish shades as imPRESS Colour Press-On Manicures, providing a quick fix for in between professional nail services. Each kit includes 30 nails, a prep pad, and…
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Actress and activist, Kerry Washington, has been announced as brand ambassador for OPI’s 40th anniversary year. She served as OPI’s creative ambassador in 2016 and teamed up with OPI co-founder, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, to launch the Washington D.C. nail colour collection. “We are delighted that Kerry is reprising her role as…
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Olympia Beauty has launched a free-to-attend virtual event, running over 15 weeks to excite, educate and inspire beauty professionals. Launched on 14 February, Olympia Beauty Spring will run until Monday 31 May and focuses on bringing the trade show experience to the home or workplace of all beauty professionals. The…
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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has told social media influencers that they can no longer use ‘misleading’ filters on beauty adverts. It has been said that filters should not be used if they ‘exaggerate the effect of a cosmetic or skincare’ being sold on the platform. The ban was enforced after the…
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