Scratch Magazine - June 2024

In this edition


EDITOR'S LETTERI write this month’s Ed’s Letter on my return from an incredible day in London: the Scratch Stars Awards judging day for eight of the 18 categories for 2024.
Nail NATIONnews & views business British Beauty Council survey
DREAMY DelightsAs Glitterbels celebrates a product launch & exciting event for pros, Scratch gathers key details & shares notes from this month’s cover shoot, featuring brand co-founder, Annabel Maginnis
THE HOT ListScratch scours the industry for the latest nail & beauty products to captivate clients & lend a helping hand to your services
THE SCRATCH scoopThe Scratch team offers an insight into its antics & unveils events & treatment news across the nail & beauty realms
Football fingertipsThe Euro 2024 football championship kicks off this month, so Scratch set four nail artists from competing countries a goal: to create a themed step-by-step to help you up your nail art game
Getting to grips with greenwashingSustainability experts share an insight into the misleading marketing tactic of greenwashing & detail how consumers & brands can act on it
STYLING WITH SABRINALondon-based master manicurist, Sabrina Gayle, shares her nail industry tales & triumphs
How to nurture the natural nail: AN A-Z GUIDEREBECCA HITCHON REPORTS
Tech for TechsREBECCA HITCHON gets the scoop on high-tech launches, decodes hot topics & sources tech-savvy tips for your business
BEHIND THE GRAMGet to know social media nail stars as they offer an insight into their lives & share content creation tips...
READERS GALLERYDerby-based nail designer, KARIMA EDWARDS, showcases her creativity & unveils her favourite products & techniques
Love & Sparkles with Katy PThe World’s Star Nail Artist 2023 shares tips, techniques & insights into her soaring career
NOTES FROM NergishEsteemed beauty industry consultant & trainer, NERGISH WADIA-AUSTIN, shares how to build lasting relationships with your clients
JUDGMENT DAYForty nail pros from across the UK & Ireland descended on London to compete in the Scratch Stars Awards technical & artistic categories. Join Scratch behind-the-scenes of the judging day as finalists sought to scoop a top title
Making nail magicAs family-run Somerset brand, Nailchemy, celebrates a dazzling transformation, its founders share the company’s success story
ACE RECOVERY & REPAIRFrom the creators of IBX & Dadi’Oil comes ACESO TM, a system that delivers targeted relief & support through the nail plate & onto the nail bed
Power & Polish with O.P.IElevate your business & embrace new techniques with advice from the Scratch Stars award-winning OPI team
Tipping POINTAs legislation in the UK is approved to protect gratuities for workers, ALEX FOX explores the attitudes of business owners towards tips
Formulas for SuccessELAINE WATSON, global education director at Light Elegance, shares top tips to help your nail business thrive
SCENTS OF SUMMERCreate a fresh, inviting & invigorating aroma in your nail or beauty space with products infused with seasonal scents
Through the KeyholeScratch unlocks the doors to two Derbyshire-based nail salon setups
Nailympia COMPETITIONS NEWSImmerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director, ALEX FOX
FORD’S ThoughtsGlobal business & beauty education expert, KIM FORD, shares news, views & observations from the international nail circuit
NAIL ClippingsREBECCA HITCHON uncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves
Fingernails in FocusNail stylists welcome summer with extreme creations inspired by nature
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