Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Nail artists create ‘salon essentials’ on nails for contest – winner reveal
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for November is Casey Hayzelden of @luxebeautyy_x. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Salon Essentials, in the bid to win a VODEX prize. Entries were judged by Natasia-Louise James, marketing manager at VODEX, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The winner, Casey Hayzelden, has scooped a VODEX SalonAIR® Unit, with her choice…
Read MoreBeauty organisations partner with UK Government to tackle employee illness
More than 60 UK employers are joining forces with the Government to reshape how health issues and disabilities are managed in the workplace. This follows Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review, which revealed that one in five working-age adults are out of the labour force (800,000 more than 2019). The cost of ill health…
Read More76 pink & black nail art designs: contest entries & winner reveal
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for October is Carla Brannan of @gelled_pretty. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Pink & Black, in the bid to win a Nail Order prize. Entries were judged by Bekka Costello, co-founder & CEO of Nail Order, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The winner, Carla Brannan, has…
Read MoreNail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition
Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… Fie Pederson, Denmark “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares award-winning nail artist…
Read MoreJerry Hall & Georgia May Jagger named British Beauty Week 2025 ambassadors
The British Beauty Council has announced actress & model, Jerry Hall, and designer, entrepreneur & model, Georgia May Jagger, as ambassadors for British Beauty Week 2025. Now in its sixth year, British Beauty Week celebrates the influence and innovation of the British beauty sector, and is hosting a variety of activations, with the theme: Future…
Read MoreNail & beauty pros: here’s 12 podcasts to listen to in 2025
We’ve scoured podcasting platforms for nail and beauty-related programmes to keep you company in the salon and beyond… Clawgasmic Nail Tech Talks Created as a source of inspiration and support for techs, each episode of Clawgasmic Nail Tech Talks features an industry guest, who shares expert insight and discusses their nail experiences. The podcast is…
Read MoreMenopause in the nail industry: How to support techs & clients
Pros share how to accommodate the needs of those impacted by the menopause on both sides of the nail desk… How techs can support themselves & staff By Emma Brock, OPI Nail Boss “I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) at 25. The worst symptom for me over the years has been brain fog,…
Read MoreNail brands supporting breast cancer awareness via pink product sales
Image courtesy of Glitterbels With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up nail brands showing support… Glitterbels Staffordshire nail brand, Glitterbels, has partnered with local cancer awareness charity, Pink Sisters & Misters, and is donating 20% of proceeds from its Think Pink collection to the organisation. Think Pink is a limited-edition Hema Free…
Read MoreProgramme launches to help beauty pros build successful careers as business coaches
Beauty business mentor, Layla Tourh, has launched certification programme, Coach The Coach™, to help pros make a difference via business coaching. Providing the ‘tools, strategies and mindset shifts you need to become a confident, qualified and deeply impactful business coach’, the six-week programme for beauty professionals and established educators blends online modules, live business coaching and an in-person assessment.…
Read MoreEllisons partners with HONA nail brand to distribute bestselling professional products
Welsh-born nail brand, HONA (Home Of Nail Art), has announced an exclusive partnership with UK hair and beauty supplier, Ellisons. Select HONA products can now be purchased via www.ellisons.co.uk, including its popular hypoallergenic gel systems: TrueBuild and TrueFoundation builder gels and TrueSculpt hard gel. Also available are Trial Kits and a curated collection of top-selling…
Read MoreGemstone nails: contest winner reveal & 50+ dazzling designs
The three winners of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for September are Anna Kubicka, Elysia Harmony and Madeleine Wilkinson. In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Gemstones, in the bid to win a Saviour™ prize. Entries were judged by Theresa Foddering, award-winning nail industry consultant & founder of Saviour™, and Scratch deputy editor, Rebecca Hitchon. The winners,…
Read MorePro Beauty North nail competitions 2025: THE RESULTS
The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 28-29 September, and hosted its biggest ever Manchester competition for beauty, make-up and nail pros and students, with 87 nail seats taken. “The energy in the competition arena was electric, as so many talented competitors showed off their skills and dedication,” share competition directors,…
Read MoreHow to spot an AI nail design image
Photo created using ChatGPT AI-generated nail images are becoming increasingly prevalent across digital platforms, and while you might think ‘I’m savvy, I can detect a fake nail image’, know that AI is savvy too. When the world first cottoned on to the potential of artificial intelligence image generators, it’s likely you saw some strange-looking AI…
Read MoreCelebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, receives Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award
The Daytime Beauty Awards (DBAs) honoured Tom Bachik with the Outstanding Achievement in Nail Artistry award at its ceremony on 21 September 2025. The seventh annual DBAs took place at Grand Venue, Los Angeles, recognising the science behind beauty, health and wellness and celebrating professionals from the medicine and aesthetic to skincare, fitness and styling…
Read MoreSustainable beauty: Here’s how to recycle your nail salon waste
With a number of day-to-day considerations to navigate, how you manage your salon waste can often be pushed to the back of your mind. But it’s easier than you think to respect the environment through your work, as we highlight via our roundup of recycling schemes and tips. Green Salon Collective Founded by environmental experts,…
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