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5 days ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for June has been announced as Mia Murray of Painted by Mia, Kinross. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Tropical Talons, in the bid to win a prize from Gelish. Entries were judged by Georgie Smedley, head of digital education development at Nail Alliance UK, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon.
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1 week ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
North Yorkshire nail pro, Maisie Jackson, hosted a summer iteration of the Maisie’s Nail Tech Soirée this month at the Pitcher & Piano bar in York. The tech held her first event in Leeds in November last year, and the summer party saw 150 nail pros come together to network, scoop nail prizes, enjoy refreshments and dance. “Maisie’s Nail Tech Soirée is all about bringing pros together in-person.
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1 week ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Stafford-based nail pro, Abigail Roscow, is raising money for the British Heart Foundation via a ‘24 hour Nailathon’. On 12 July, the owner of Aura By Abigail Kate will create a nail design each hour for 24 hours, in honour of her dad who passed away from a heart condition when she was eight months old. Abigail has worked in the beauty industry for a decade and opened her salon in August last year, from which she will host the Nailathon.
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2 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Howdy nail enthusiasts! Western-inspired styling trend, cowboycore, is riding high: helped by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour and endorsements from celebrities like Hailey Bieber. It’s no surprise that the trend is influencing nail art choices, from pops of cow print to intricate cowboy boots and hats. Check out our roundup of Western nail inspiration from pros on Instagram below…
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2 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2025, Jessica White, has been announced as Timely UK brand ambassador. Having used the business management software throughout her nail career, Jessica’s role will see her work to inspire and educate beauty business owners, via practical advice, behind-the-scenes and educational content, and events.
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3 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Leeds-based nail, beauty and hair distributor, Sweet Squared, has acquired Mundo Professional. The brand offers a variety of salon-grade hygiene solutions to ensure health & safety in the beauty space, from Sanitizing Skin Wipes to tool disinfectant. “We are both proud and privileged to become the new custodians of the Mundo Professional brand,” comments Samuel Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared.
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3 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Staffordshire-based nail brand, Glitterbels, has launched a nail varnish range, comprising 10 polishes, a base coat and top coat. The nail varnish shades are designed to match best-selling hues from Glitterbels’ professional colour ranges, from soft pastels and nudes to bold red. The formula is quick dry, offers up to 10 days’ wear and boasts anti-chip technology, plus is plant-based, vegan and cruelty-free.
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3 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
The zesty orange fragrance of Halo's Citrus Crush Cuticle Oil is sure to encourage the oiling of cuticles, with the formula moisturising skin and promoting healthy natural nail growth. Available in this 15ml size and a 50ml size via www.purenails.co.ukFor dads tired of damaging their nails when opening cans, parcels and keyrings; lifting picture frame flaps; finding the end of rolls of tape and more, the super handy, nail saving Keysie can help. It also serves as a shopping trolley token.
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4 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
Recently relocating to the town of Beaminster, The Painted Nail is a salon and academy comprising two period properties. “I felt it was time to relocate the business, as we had outgrown our previous space,” says owner, Toni Rodway. “After searching for a new property for months, I fell in love with a grade 2 listed building. We took on two period properties: a previous skittle alley for the original hotel and the former stables for the coach horses.
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4 weeks ago | 
scratchmagazine.co.uk | Rebecca Hitchon
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for May has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fairytale Figures, in the bid to win a prize from MSK Nails. Entries were judged by Megan Heppinstall, owner of MSK Nails & Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2025, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon.
