MOVERS & SHAKERS

Light Elegance Feb 25 Scratch Snap Prize

Time is running out to WIN a Light Elegance prize for your nail art

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 February 2025

The February Scratch Snap competition is closing! 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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March Dates

Important March dates for your nail & beauty business marketing

By Rebecca Hitchon | 22 February 2025

Get your business’ marketing content prepared for the month of March, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st: St. David’s Day This event celebrates St. David: the patron saint of Wales, on the day of his death in 589 AD. To commemorate the occasion, Welsh people may sport the…

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Nailympia Competition to take place in China 8-9 May 2025

By Alex Fox | 22 February 2025

Nailympia, one of the world’s most prestigious nail competitions, is coming to China, thanks to the vision and dedication of Kimi Chang. A passionate advocate of Chinese aesthetics and a nail industry trailblazer, Kimi Chang is set to make history by hosting Nailympia China in Pudong, Shanghai, 8-9 May 2025.…

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Pantone Coty 2021

Pantone reveals 2 Colour of the Year shades for 2021

By Helena Biggs | 10 December 2020

Global colour authority, Pantone has announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as its Pantone® Colour of the Year selection for 2021. These two independent colours ‘come together to create an aspirational colour pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.’…

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Townhouse nail salon expands into Harrods

By Helena Biggs | 9 December 2020

Scratch Stars Awards finalist, Townhouse, has grown its presence – expanding into Harrods with its stylish and sought-after nail treatments. From 9 December, Townhouse Knightsbridge is offering the full range of the brand’s signature nail treatments on the 5th floor of the renowned department store. Such treatments include  manicures, pedicures,…

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25 Flags For Nailympia Onlline

Nailympia Online Festive Discount for Artists

By Alex Fox | 8 December 2020

It’s hotting up and the race is on…it’s halfway to the closing date for the first Nailympia Online edition and techs are now beginning to complete their nail styles and designs and submitting them via the website portal. Meanwhile, others are braving the registration process and signing up, so it’s…

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Nail & beauty pros wanted to help shape National Occupational Standards

By Helena Biggs | 7 December 2020

The Hair & Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) and Skills Active UK are inviting professionals in the hair, beauty, spa, aesthetics and nail sectors to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards are ‘statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in…

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Top Tech Presents 5-Classes for Animal Charity

By Alex Fox | 3 December 2020

Top champion tech, international educator & judge Olena Oezman will present five days of classes for just €20 to raise money for an animal shelter in Ukraine. Animal lover & supporter, Olena, who’s based in Germany, is keen to raise funds for food, medicines and surgery needed by the shelter…

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NHBF warns of ‘devastating future’ without further financial support

By Chloe Randall | 3 December 2020

New research from industry body, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), is warning of a bleak outlook for the hair and beauty industry if the government does not step up with additional financial support. From a new survey by the NHBF, the federation has predicted boarded-up shop fronts, significant…

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