Posts by Emma Hobday
Inclusive 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…
Read MoreNail Art: a history in time
Nail art. It can be so many things: bold, beautiful, empowering, subtle, fun, and can give us a confidence boost or a little moment of joy in the day when we look down at our decorated fingertips. Nail art is creativity at its finest, providing you with 10 tiny ways to express yourself and enveloping…
Read MoreRaynaud’s Syndrome: Here’s how you can help sufferers
Raynaud’s Syndrome is named after French physician, Maurice Raynaud, who first recognised the condition in 1862. The phenomenon causes an interruption of blood flow to all extremities including the hands, fingers and toes, when a spasm occurs in the blood vessels of these areas. Spasms triggered by exposure to cold temperatures or emotional stress typically…
Read MoreIV KULTURE nail brand sales serve to support 2% Black Nail Tech Initiative
Scratch chats to entrepreneurs Tianna, Taja, Ty, and Toi, the four sisters behind the Florida based nail brand IV KULTURE, about how they are making changes in the Black nail tech community and why they created The 2% Black Nail Tech Initiative… How did your business journey begin? We started IV KULTURE because we all…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap November 2021
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Nicole Gutierrez. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for November & created nail designs inspired by ‘Sparkle & Shine’ in the bid to win a prize from The Gel Bottle. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Emma…
Read MoreHave you ever had a client try to haggle your prices? Here’s what to do if it happens
Negotiating prices. We’ve all been there – using vouchers at a restaurant, making use of Groupon deals, entering codes at checkout for online shopping – but asking for a discount at a nail salon can have a serious impact on business and should not be encouraged. Here Scratch chats to two nail techs, who share…
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