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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges

By Helena Biggs | 7 February 2025

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has launched Survive & Thrive: a transformational programme designed to help professionals navigate challenges and opportunities in the sector. The programme, unveiled at an event in London on 27 January, provides businesses with tools including budget impact calculators, pricing strategy guides, employment support resources…

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Homeless to home salon success: a Staffordshire nail tech’s inspiring journey

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 February 2025

“I became homeless when I was 21; I had just split up from my partner of five years and my friends and family were unable to help me,” explains Isabelle Pattissier of Chesterton business, Drop Dead Beauty. “I stored some things at my mum’s, told her I was living with…

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Self-employment help for nail techs: legal, financial & operational considerations

By Lilly Delmage | 5 February 2025

All the legal, financial and operational factors to consider before making those all-important choices… Deciding to become a self-employed nail tech is just the beginning, and we’re here to help you navigate it all. From choosing whether to work from home or as a mobile tech, to deciding which insurance…

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An insight into Bio Sculpture’s business development workshop

By Scratch Staff | 9 May 2017

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to join Bio Sculpture and some of its nail technicians for a unique workshop on how to attract and retain clients. Claire Aggarwal, head of business development at Bio Sculpture, led the workshop and had plenty of tips to share, owing to her former role…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training

By Kat Hill | 9 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and…

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Win a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course!

By Kat Hill | 8 May 2017

Whether you’re looking to add CND SHELLAC™ to your salon menu or know a newbie desperate for a break into the industry, CND Academy Newcastle is offering one lucky winner the chance for a career change. Up for offer is a CND SHELLAC™ Beginners Course and kit at the CND…

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PASTILLE celebrates refurbishment

By Kat Hill | 7 May 2017

The Scratch Stars 2016 finalist, Pastille Beauty Bar toasted its recent refurbishment in style with an invite-only event – celebrating everything the salon has to offer! “We essentially re-launched the whole business,” explains Erene Wynn Hadjiioannou, co-founder and manager. “This involved a HR overhaul, re-designing our website, being extra attentive to…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kayley Cairns

By Kat Hill | 7 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz…

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CEW announces winners at 2017 Beauty Awards

By Kat Hill | 5 May 2017

CEW has announced the winner of the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards – which saw The Nourishing Cracked Heel Balm for Happy Feet from Margaret Dabbs’s Bare Feet range scoop Best New Hand, Foot or Nail Care Product category. More than 400 CEW members and accompanying guests gathered to celebrate the 2017 CEW Beauty Awards…

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