WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap December
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Natalie Waker. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created some nail designs inspired by The Sky at Night in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch‘s…
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What to look for when choosing a reputable business awards to enter
Winning an award is an excellent marketing opportunity. It boosts morale, raises the profile of your business and highlights and recognises your expertise. When contemplating entering an award, you firstly need to consider whether you want to increase your recognition locally or nationally. These both have genuine and mock awards,…
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Meet the winners: NailOn Global Championship 2020
The winners of the first NailOn Global Championship online competition have been announced! Hosted by team at Innovation Beauty Academy, Northampton, registration was open until 23 June across five categories (Non-Scissors Manicure, Extreme Shaped, Mix Nail Art Box, Perfect Almond, Gel Polish Manicure) in three skill divisions. With an extremely…
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Nail students showcase sustainability themed competition creations
Sarah Brenton-Sara, lecturer in Level 2 & 3 Nail Services & Beauty Therapy at Truro & Penwith College, reveals how her students have been learning & developing their skills during lockdown… It has been a turbulent year for the nail industry, however my part-time nail students have excellent throughout lockdown and created some…
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Help support CRY charity with special nail art mix & craft kit
Award-winning Bournemouth tech, Lauren McBride, has teamed up with Crystal Parade to launch a special charity crystal nail art mix and craft kit. The craft kit, which features over 300 Swarovski, Preciosa and Zodiac crystals, cabochons and pearls, is in honour of Tiffany Andrews, who lost her life aged 15…
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Scratch Stars 2020: Judging days & party postponed until spring/summer 2021
After much consideration and assessment, Scratch magazine has decided to postpone the Scratch Stars Awards judging days and Scratch Stars Party until spring/summer 2021. The format and all finalists, sponsors and judges remain the same; it is just the dates that are being postponed. The coronavirus pandemic and later-than-anticipated reopening…
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Scratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…
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Dana Cecil on why entering a competition helped her nail career
A lifelong passion for nails, positive attitude and fearless nature has seen Dana Cecil open her own salon, Nail Junkie, and rank seventh and fifth in two Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) competitions, run by Nails magazine. With an inspiring project in the pipeline, Dana sees the future as a chance to grow and…
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Simone Radley shares her top tips for nail competition success
Since immersing herself in the nail industry just three years ago, Simone Radley has stunned the UK nail sector by excelling in industry competitions country-wide and imparting her skills on others in her role as an INK London educator. Enthralled by the excitement, buzz and sense of achievement associated with…
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Nail industry awards opens for entry 1 February
The ninth Scratch Stars Awards; the only awards that solely recognises those in the nail sector, is open for entry from 1-28 February. This year presents 18 categories, including Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year, L&P Tech of the Year and Natural Nail Specialist of the Year, which are…
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