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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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The Gel Bottle reveals new-style bottles to enhance use

By Helena Biggs | 18 November 2018

Gel polish brand, The Gel Bottle Inc., has introduced some changes to its bottles. The entire winter collection of shades will be available in the new-look bottles, as will each collection after that. The new features include: Bottle caps Each brush lid will have a colour cap with real colour…

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Make a festive mark with the :YOURS Loves a Christmas Miracle collection

By Sophie Nutt | 17 November 2018

Sprinkle some Christmas magic on clients’ nails this season with the :Yours Loves a Christmas Miracle collection. Featuring two double sided stamping plates, Jingle Bells and Christmas in the Air, the collection has been designed by Sascha Gossen, Fee Wallace, Dee Timmer, Anna Lee, Maria Cientanni, John C. Nguyen, Natalie…

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Help clients prep for wax appointments with Waxperts tips

By Scratch Staff | 17 November 2018

Does your client know how to prep for their wax appointment? With ten years’ experience in waxing, the team at Waxperts highlight some top tips… Research: Choose a salon that you have read great reviews on or have been recommended by a friend. You can find a Waxperts Salon on their Salon Map…

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Create sparkling nail art with Glitter Effx by Le Chat

By Sophie Nutt | 16 November 2018

Create nail designs to stun with the new Glitter Effx pots by Le Chat, ready for Christmas parties galore. With 72 sparkling shades ranging from vivacious violet to gorgeous gold hues to choose from, these nail art glitters can be mixed with acrylic powders, encapsulated in gel or sprinkled over…

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Learn how to craft acrylic nails with Cuccio

By Helena Biggs | 16 November 2018

Cuccio’s 4-day Acrylic Beginner course offers an insight into the world of acrylic nail technology, enabling you to understand how the nails and the products work. About: The course covers tip application; product application; how to maintain the nails and safe removal. Your educator will also spend the course helping…

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Beauty therapist recognised at NHF’s Welsh Awards

By Kat Hill | 16 November 2018

Lauren Williams, of Beauty by Lauren, was recently awarded NHF Welsh Beauty Therapist of the Year at the NHF’s Welsh Awards. Hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses gathered at The Coal Exchange in Cardiff. Based in Abertillery, the beauty therapist fought off competition to scoop the award at the ceremony, sponsored…

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