Meet The World’s Star Nail Artist shortlist: GEMMA DAWSON, UK
Gemma Dawson is a nail pro from Essex, UK, and one of the 21 shortlisted applicants in The World’s Star Nail Artist competition 2023. Get to know her, below… What’s your background in nails? I entered the nail industry while on maternity leave with my first baby in 2016. I…
Read MoreFinalists announced in nail industry’s 11th Scratch Stars Awards
An overwhelming number of entries from were submitted into the 11th Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises passion, skill & customer care within the UK&I nail sector. Nail techs, salon owners, mentors and educators submitted testimonials and imagery 1-28 February, and Monday 10 April revealed five finalists in each of the…
Read MoreTop 21 revealed in first World’s Star Nail Artist competition
In an overwhelming display of talent and enthusiasm for their craft, nail pros worldwide embraced a creative challenge and entered The World’s Star Nail Artist, a new competition for 2023 brought to the industry by Scratch. The mission is clear: to recognise and reward global nail artists, push the boundaries…
Read MoreThe importance of rules & questions in nail competitions
Every nail competition has its own set of rules, and rules can change from year to year. Ensuring that you read the rules and understand them perfectly is an imperative part of the competing process, whether you are new to competitions or a seasoned pro, shares multi award-winning nail aficionado,…
Read MoreTHE RESULTS: PB/The FNP Nail Competitions – March 2023
The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP) hosted the nail competitions at industry event, Professional Beauty, 5-6 March, with 170 competition seats taken across eight core categories. Competition directors, Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan, administered and judged the events, and were joined by fellow judges, Marian Newman, Kirsty Meakin, Amie Heary,…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January 2023
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Shannon McKenna. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for January & created nail designs inspired by ‘Stargazing’ in the bid to win a prize from Colour Couture. Judged by Scratch‘s copywriter, Callie Iley, and…
Read MoreNailympia Germany returns to Beauty Düsseldorf for 2023
After its successful 2022 debut, Nailympia Germany nail competition returns to Beauty Düsseldorf for 2023. “Nailympia is the leading and most prestigious global nail tech competition worldwide. We look forward to welcoming international top nail designers to Düsseldorf again,” says Stefanie Lo Re of Signature Nail International (SNI), who has…
Read MoreNailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions
Nailympia London 2023 unveils themes for online competitions Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, has revealed the nail art themes for its online competitions at Nailympia London 2023. The competition will take place on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October at leading trade beauty exhibition, Olympia Beauty.…
Read MoreNailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023
Nailympia Competitions expands to 4 locations in the USA for 2023 Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, is expanding into three further locations for 2023, owing to a strengthened partnership with Informa Markets. The success of the Nailympia Orlando 2019 and 2022 editions will see Nailympia…
Read MoreWorld’s Star Nail Artist competition launches with £1000s of prizes for winners
Introducing a NEW competition, open to nail artists worldwide! Scratch, in partnership with CND™, has launched World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) – an opportunity for creative nail experts to immerse in themed challenges over 10 weeks. Proud to unite the global nail industry with this exciting event, entry opens 1…
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