Posts by Kat Hill
Reopening: Back to work checklist
Are you ready for the return to work? Scroll down for our checklist to help prep you and your business for reopening. Treatments offered by nail & beauty professionals are classed as ‘close-contact services’ and foster specific government guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe working practice. You have a legal responsibility to protect…
Read MoreHow are Navy Professional nail tools made?
With an ethos of hygiene, quality and precision at its core, Navy Professional has grown to become a tool brand in serious demand. Founded in Yorkshire with the aim to create a new British Standard in tools for the beauty industry, Rebecca Crawforth worked with a UK-based, family-run manufacturing company to grow the range of nail, lash and…
Read MoreResearch proves purchasing nail polish boosts mood
New research from UK-based price comparison website, money.co.uk, has revealed what beauty products purchases are the biggest mood-boosters when shopping online. Nail polish featured in the top 20 purchases that boost your mood, scooping the 12th position. Eyeshadow palettes appear 7th in the list with 62% increase in positive emotions. Perfume came 11th, lipsticks at…
Read MoreProject Positivity supports industry charity with garment collection
Mantra-focused merchandise brand, Project Positivity, has revealed the Beauty Pro Collection, featuring inspiring quote from industry icons to support the Hair & Beauty Charity. Owner of Lunula Nails & Beauty, Derby, Alicia Clough and salon manager, Lizzie Cawdron, launched Project Positivity in January. The new collection features 11 quotes from industry icons, including: Sharmadean Reid, founder of…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: The Studio, Aberdeen
Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Sammy MacDonald has grown her beauty business from the ground up. “My salon business opened on the 1 December 2016 with the Victoria Street branch,” reveals Sammy. “I took on half of the building as at the time I could not afford the full unit myself. Peaches Wax…
Read MoreWINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Watson. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March & created nail designs inspired by ‘Petal Power’ in the bid to win a prize from INK London. Judged by Scratch‘s deputy editor, Kat Hill, and…
Read MoreNailKind adds 5 pastel shades to range
Nail polish brand, NailKind, has revealed Sweet Spring, a polish collection of pastel hues. Easy to apply and quick drying, the mineral and plant based formula incorporates up to 85% bio-sourced ingredients. “We all need a little touch of colour to bring a little bit of sunshine and happiness and each of these sweet shades…
Read MoreLockdown: Sam Biddle discusses online training
For many nail technicians and salon owners, lockdown has given them the gift of time. Time to either learn new nail techniques, how to improve their business, or simply, going back to basics. Here, esteemed educator, Sam Biddle, shares her experiences and how lockdown has shaped her business… What positives has lockdown presented to you?…
Read MoreCEW champions Eve Appeal Get Lippy campaign
Industry organisation, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), is the lead partner for gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal’s 2021 Get Lippy campaign throughout May. The annual campaign aims to raise awareness of and breaks down the taboos around gynaecological cancers. CEW will be encouraging the British beauty industry to get behind the campaign and demonstrate their…
Read MoreHow to clean your salon towels
Abbas Vawda, managing director at Majestic Towels shares his advice for caring and cleaning your towels… “For a busy business that requires daily laundering, it is advisable to opt for a middle weight towel (around 500gsm). These will be very durable, giving reduced washing and drying times, thus making them eco-friendly and cost effective. “In…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Hannah Taylor Beauty and Make Up, Kidderminster
“The salon now couldn’t be more different to its previous life as a derelict pub,” smiles owner, Hannah Taylor. “I use to pass the premises and daydream about its potential. “At the time the lease far surpassed my budget. Months passed and during this time the building had been split into two separate entities and…
Read MoreWhy you should have a client loyalty scheme
Do you have a loyalty programme in place? Alice Kirby, director at Lockhart Meyer Salon Marketing, shares her top tips… Why should nail & beauty businesses introduce a loyalty schemes? An effective loyalty scheme can help increase both your retention rates and how long your clients ultimately stay with you. Both of these are key…
Read MoreScottish lash artist wins 2 awards at global competition
International lash brand, NovaLash has awarded Michelle Williams with two accolades at its annual LASHoff contest. Michelle, owner of I-Lash by Michelle, Elgin, Scotland, scooped both the 2020/21 Fan’s Choice Award and Lash Artist of the Year – within just three years of of training as a lash professional. Every year, NovaLash hosts a competition…
Read MoreUnder 30s behind over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses
New data from The Accountancy Partnership has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has propelled enterprising under 30s into starting over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses in 2020. The Age of Entrepreneurialism report revealed that the age of entrepreneurialism is rapidly decreasing, with businesses started by under 30s now accounting for four in 10 new businesses, versus 30% in 2017.…
Read MoreBUDGET 2021: Nail & beauty industry reactions
Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement, Scratch gathers reactions from key figures in the nail & beauty industry… Millie Kendall MBE, CEO, British Beauty Council “I welcome today’s announcements, but we will remain committed to campaign for a VAT reduction of the personal care sector. “Businesses told us in June last…
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