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NHBF unveils Survive & Thrive initiative to help hair & beauty pros navigate business challenges
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
“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
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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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Jay Eves. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created nail designs inspired by ‘Summer Holidays’ in the bid to win a prize from Gerrard International. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features…
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In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for July & created some nail designs inspired by ‘Summer Holidays’ in the bid to win a prize. Judged by Scratch‘s news & features writer, Chloe Randall and Susan Gerrard, Co-Founder of Gerrard International. The winner Jay Eves scooped…
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Following a pandemic postponement & a shift in the judging process – the Scratch Stars Awards winners 20/21 have been announced! The reveals were made live at the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 25 July, held at London cabaret club, Proud Embankment. The evening, hosted by Scratch’s Alex Fox and…
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Tomorrow Man, which facilitates workshops to break male stereotypes and support Australian men, has encouraged boys to see that painted nails are just that – painted nails – rather than a display of femininity. Within one workshop to ‘disrupt stereotypes and build emotional muscle’, Tomorrow Man’s Josh Ward urged schoolboys…
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Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Ice-Ice-mani Jaws dropped as Normani took to Instagram to flaunt her ice-sculpture manicure by @sojinails for her recent music video. We’ve all seen…
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