Top reasons to enter nail competitions & expert tips for success
Esteemed beauty business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, Nergish Wadia-Austin, shares advice for budding nail competitors… The nail industry is vibrant, with competitions like the Scratch Stars Awards and Nailympia showcasing the best in creativity and artistry. Prestigious events like these are essential for any nail technician wishing…
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Nail competition tips from the World’s Star Nail Artist
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or starting out, competitions can be an ideal playground to showcase your skills and creativity, as well as build confidence, learn from industry leaders and challenge yourself. The World’s Star Nail Artist 2023, Katy Pottle, shares her competition tips… The spectrum of choice When it…
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How to make the most of a nail competition
Belinda Price, OPI UK&I education & capability manager, reveals why you should enter nail competitions – and how to make the most of the experience… Entering nail competitions is a great way to grow your skillset and develop your business. It’s a way of assessing where you’re at, setting goals,…
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ENTRY OPEN for North America’s Star Nail Artist contest: Season 1
Entry has opened for North America’s Star Nail Artist: a new online contest for nail professionals. Created by the team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition organisation, Nailympia, this exciting 11-month adventure seeks to unite the North American nail sector: elevating the creativity and imagination of…
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Phenix Salon Suites launches competition to support UK hair & beauty talent
Phenix Salon Suites, which offers four UK locations and over 300 US sites for pros to rent, has unveiled the Phenix Grant, a competition to discover and support industry talent. Coinciding with the openings of suites in Liverpool and Nottingham, the competition is reminiscent of BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den,…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carrie Williams. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘February Florals’, in the bid to win a prize from Hara Professional. Entries were judged…
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UK & Ireland nail industry awards opens for entry
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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Revealed: Scratch magazine’s most-loved cover of 2023
Scratch is renowned for its striking, nail-focused front covers that have grabbed attention since the magazine’s launch in May 2003. But which was the most-loved cover of 2023? Readers were invited to vote for their favourite image from 1-31 December, and the results showed the varied and eclectic tastes of…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Stephanie Mlynek. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘September Swirls’ in the bid to win a prize from Michelle Brookes Training Academy. Judged…
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How to organise a nail photoshoot in 10 steps
Entering Scratch’s annual photographic nail competition – The Great Scratch Shoot Out? Here we reveal ten top tips for a smooth shoot day and beyond… Choose your concept Unleash your creativity and showcase your originality, style and imagination with your concept. One the most important factors of your shoot, your theme…
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