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Under 30s behind over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses

By Kat Hill | 4 March 2021

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…

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Saddle up with Light Elegance’s 6 Buttercream shades

By Chloe Randall | 3 March 2021

Light Elegance has revealed its Cowgirl Country collection, six Buttercream nail shades inspired by the Wild West. This collection offers a balance of creamy neutrals complemented by bright and bold…

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BUDGET 2021: Nail & beauty industry reactions

By Kat Hill | 3 March 2021

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…

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BUDGET 2021: Financial support for the self-employed

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2021

In his Budget announcement 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed an extension of the UK-wide Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to September 2021, with 600,000 more people who filed a…

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Restart Grant: Is your business eligible?

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2021

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled £5 billion for new Restart Grants in his 2021 Budget announcement. But what does this mean for eligible businesses in the personal care…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, London

By Kat Hill | 3 March 2021

With two locations in the heart of London, Townhouse Nail Salon has become a go-to destination for nail appointments thanks to its chic setup. Awarded with a Scratch Stars Awards…

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BUDGET 2021: Restart grants of up to £18,000 offered to personal care businesses

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2021

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3 March, unveiling a three-part plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people…

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5 social media content creation tips for your nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 3 March 2021

Anna Khanna, founder of Socialista Media, shares some social media content creation ideas for your beauty business… Banking content ready for your social media posts will provide your followers valuable…

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How to properly care for & clean your nail brushes

By Katie Barnes | 2 March 2021

Preparing your nail brush thoroughly and correctly is the first stage to caring for your nail brushes. Read my previous guide for Scratch here. The second is maintaining this level…

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Scratch Snap nail art competition

Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge to create a salon-style design in line with a theme. Simply snap…

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The HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day

The fourth annual HBSA & Hair & Beauty Charity Golf Day heads to the stunning Championship Cheshire Course at Carden…

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