Posts by Chloe Randall
Hair & beauty businesses to create more than 1,700 jobs
According to research by The Accountancy Partnership, a quarter of pandemic-time hair and beauty treatment start-up owners are planning to hire one or more employees, setting to create more than 1,700 new beauty sector jobs in the coming months and years. Although many lockdown businesses were born out of necessity, the research also reveals that…
Read MoreNAIL TECH TALK: Dani Bailey- Scratch Snap winner to OPI Nail Boss
Dani Bailey of Nails by Dani qualified as a nail technician in July 2019 after always being obsessed with nails and learning how to do her own at the age of 14 by her mum. “Since moving to the UK, I was a personal trainer. When I had to give that up because of health…
Read MoreMental Health: 5 ways to help manage anxiety
This week is Mental Health Awareness week which encourages global mental health education. It also helps to raise awareness of mental health issues and combat social stigma by addressing issues that affect many people every day. In a role that demands you constantly care for others, it is important to ensure you are also looking…
Read MoreNAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 2 May
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘depressing’ nail art In a recent interview with Elle, she revealed that while filming for the hit series Stranger Things, she can’t have any nails at all.…
Read MoreArtistic Nail Design collaborates with Hard Rock® to create 6 summer shades
Artistic Nail Design has collaborated with Hard Rock® to create the Alive & Amplified collection for summer 2021. Featuring bright hues and popping tones, the collection comprises six shades. The shades available: Hit ‘Em With A High Note–Coral Crème All About The Sound–Bright Teal Crème Too Much Sax–Neon Pink Crème Strike A Chord–Neon Orange Crème…
Read MoreCoronavirus: updated work guidance for nail techs in England
The Government’s official guidance for close contact services including nail salons has been updated ahead of step 3 of the roadmap, planned to go ahead from May 17. In line with step 3 of the roadmap, the updated guidance is as follows: saunas and steam rooms can reopen updated social contact rules (gatherings of up…
Read MoreCreate dreamy nails with Light Elegance’s 12 summer shades
Light Elegance has revealed its Dreaming in Colour collection, comprising 12 shades. Available in Color and Glitter Gel, this collection is also available in the P+ Gel Polish so all your clients can enjoy these fun shades regardless of their nail coating preference. The P+ Gel Polish has a formulation that lasts for three weeks…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the founder of The Nail Pen
Cuccio Educator, Becca Downham decided to launch her own range of cuticle oil pens when the first lockdown hit in 2020 and she found herself frustrated at not being able to work. “I wanted to try and grow my business even though I wasn’t able to physically do nails. That’s when I had the idea…
Read MorePedicures: How to consult & refer your clients
When clients come to the salon with foot ailments, a pedicure treatment may not always be the answer. A pedicure will improve the appearance of the foot and the toenails. However, there may be situations when referral to a foot health practitioner or podiatrist is required, as the condition may need to be medically treated.…
Read MoreBehind the Brand: Meet the founder of Glitzy Tips
Joanne Jones worked within the nail industry for 19 years as a salon owner and an educator before founding her own nail product range ‘Glitzy Tips’ in 2020. After previously working as a marketing professional before entering the nail industry, Joanne found herself fascinated by the way nail brands such as OPI, CND and Jessica…
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