Posts by Chloe Randall
UK Black History Month: Honour nail styles & pros
Scratch recognises and honours the UK’s Black History Month by celebrating the work & styles of black nail professionals across the UK and learning more about how black culture has helped shape nail trends today… L&P acrylic nails Although L&P acrylic nails isn’t an invention born exclusively from the black community, the community’s contribution to…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Explore why sanitiser company, Kindr, stands out
Kate Thompson decided to create her own range of alcohol-free, Covid-19 effective sanitisers after suffering all her life with dry, sensitive skin. “The start of the pandemic left my hands cracked and painful with the overuse of alcohol-based sanitisers. My youngest daughter also has sensitive skin and I had noticed a difference in both my…
Read MoreAutumn Budget 2021: Key points for beauty workers
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 27 October, unveiling the economic recovery of the country post-Covid. Sunak opened the Budget statement with an impactful statement: “Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, public finances are stabilising and wages are rising.” Despite also admitting there…
Read MoreRevealed: 7 top tips for becoming a mobile nail tech
Transitioning from working in a salon or home based setup to a mobile mani lifestyle isn’t just as easy as popping in your car and getting on the road. From having to carry around your kit bag to managing your own finances and ensuring you have the correct insurance, there is a lot to consider…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap October 2021
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Alana Lawson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created nail designs inspired by ‘Halloween’ in the bid to win a prize from SNA Professional. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall and SNA…
Read MoreNAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 17 October
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top five nail tales of the week… 1. Squid Game nail art Squid Game has inspired many things since it made its mark on Netflix. From Halloween costumes to toys, the hit show has now inspired…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the girl power behind salon bookings app, PamperBook
Founded by Jody Riley, PamperBook is a booking app for salons and freelancers which works as your pocket PA, meaning you can manage your client bookings from anywhere and at any time. Jody, a former salon owner, created the app after she found herself wasting hours of her day organising her paper diary and manually…
Read MoreRevealed: How self-employed hair & beauty pros adapt in post-pandemic world
According to a new report, up to 30% of self-employed workers in the hair & beauty industry have opted to convert garages and rooms in their homes or have gone mobile since the Covid-19 pandemic started. The report, Self-Employment in the Personal Care Sector, was conducted by trade associations British Beauty Council, BABTAC, UK Spa Association and the National…
Read MoreThe Great Scratch Shoot Out 2021: THE RESULTS
After a whopping 67 entries for this year’s The Great Scratch Shoot Out, the winners have been revealed… The top three prizes and the winner of the Voter’s Choice accolade were revealed at Olympia Beauty as well as via a live stream on our social media platforms. The top three sees: 1st – Lucy Allen 2nd –…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap September 2021
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Olga Merkulova. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for September & created nail designs inspired by ‘Tutti Frutti’ in the bid to win a prize from Magnetic Nail Design. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall…
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