Posts by Emma Hobday
Meet the make-up artist with Functional Neurological Disorder
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) charity FND Hope defines FND as a problem with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. Physical and/or psychological risk factors can cause functional symptoms which include a variety of physical, sensory and cognitive symptoms, such as weakness or paralysis, loss of balance, tremors or difficulty walking, and…
Read MorePersonal care industry demands commercial energy bill rebate
The hair, beauty and barbering sectors have called for an energy bill rebate ahead of Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement 2022. An energy bill rebate was offered to domestic homes in February, and so now the personal care sector hopes that a business rebate will become available, due to significantly increasing energy prices and the fear…
Read MoreWant to grow your salon business? Sign up for a Lanzarote retreat with Liz McKeon
Business coach, trainer & author, Liz McKeon, has announced the dates of her Business Owners Retreat at the five-star Princesa Yaiza Resort in Lanzarote. The event is held to teach business owners how to effectively grow their business, which is in the form of a group coaching experience with Liz, which aims to improve the…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Emma Laverton. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Shades of Jade’ in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Emma Hobday…
Read MoreHaywards Heath nail tech reveals her diagnosis, treatment & journey with breast cancer
Scratch chats to Carla Fenu of Haywards Heath based salon Frankies about her breast cancer battle, and her advice for other nail techs who may be going through the same experience… Please detail your background in hair and beauty? I decided to pursue a career in nails due to having the flexibility to work and…
Read MoreLight Elegance turns to the Farmers Market to inspire 6-pc nail colour collection
Spring is officially here (for nail colour, anyway) with six shades that embody sunnier weather and new beginnings. Responsibly formulated and creatively concocted to be the perfect addition to any spring look, the Light Elegance Farmers Market collection took its inspiration from colours, scents, and tastes from fresh offerings at local markets. Shades available are:…
Read MorePure Nails seeks inspo from fairytale magic for 6pc Halo Gel Polish collection
Make clients feel like fairytale royalty with the Once Upon a Time launch from Pure Nails; six reflective glimmering cat eye nail shades in the Halo Gel Polish formula. Vegan friendly and cruelty free, the gel polish has easy application, high shine, and high pigmentation, offering up to 14 days’ of chip-free wear. The stunning…
Read MoreSalon & spa software co, Fresha, acquires online booking marketplace Bookwell
London based beauty and wellness booking software Fresha has obtained Bookwell, an Australian beauty booking platform for salons and spas. Subscription free and quick & simple to use, Fresha is used across 120 countries, with almost $15 billion in value of bookings to date and a system containing 60,000 salons and spas across the world.…
Read MoreBeauty ranked as second most popular industry on TikTok
The financial experts at Money.co.uk have found that one in four people (26%) shop locally due to being inspired to do so on social media. Taking this statistic, they then wanted to discover which businesses are most successful on TikTok. Using the hashtag #smallbusiness, the team analysed the new number of views and videos to reveal which segments are…
Read MoreSalon System educator discusses the vital role of education in the nail space
Lisa Stone, Salon System educator, chats to Scratch about her favourite Salon System courses to teach, how much you should spend on a quality course, and what she thinks is the must-have course for 2022… How long have you been an educator for Salon System and Training Solutions? I have been teaching with Salon System…
Read MoreInclusive skincare platform Black Skin Directory launches training & education course
Founded by skincare expert and author Dija Ayodele in 2018, the Black Skin Directory (which helps to connect people of colour with expert skincare professionals) has launched an education platform. Course registration opens on 1 February 2022 with an early bird course registration fee of £179 + VAT (normal price – £295 + VAT from…
Read MoreKatie Barnes launches KB Educate nail education courses
Get excited – multi award-winning nail expert, Katie Barnes, has created expert education courses under the name of KB Educate. Courses are taught by experienced nail and beauty professionals, selected and trained by Katie herself, who has three Scratch Stars Awards to her name. The courses are current, comprehensive, meet all national occupational standards, and…
Read MoreHere’s how to get nail polish out of everyday materials & surfaces
We’ve all been there – hurrying to get somewhere you need to be, continuing with daily activities when your nail polish isn’t quite dry, or just accidentally dropping your nail polish – and alas! A stain appears on the surface, much to your dismay. But never fear – the solution can lie in common household…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap January 2022
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Barbara Szollosi. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for December & created nail designs inspired by ‘Crystals & Gemstones’ in the bid to win a prize from Bohoadora. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Emma Hobday and…
Read MorePersonal Care Services can apply for Additional Restrictions Grants
The latest guidance from the government has been announced that personal care services are eligible to apply for Additional Restrictions Grants (ARGs). On 21 December 2021, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced further financial support to aid businesses affected by the Omicron variant, which came in the form of an additional £100 million in ARGs through…
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