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Nail & beauty apprenticeships: salons share benefits, their experiences & advice

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 February 2025

In a recent poll on Scratch’s Instagram, almost 80% of respondents shared that they’re considering taking on apprentices. Here, two UK salons share how they’ve reaped the rewards of the apprenticeship process.. Nailspa, West Yorkshire “As a business owner, I believe that when it comes to employees, you cannot beat…

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‘Four figure focus’ method seeks to help beauty pros boost earnings

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2025

Beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares details of ‘The Four Figure Focus’, a membership programme to help beauty business owners earn four figures a week, while working part-time hours. “Ideal for professionals with visions of freedom, efficiency and creativity, the programme offers its members tailored support, plus community…

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Renowned nail artist launches The Nail Nexus online education platform

By Helena Biggs | 1 January 2025

Sara Cady, known among nail enthusiasts as ‘Glamourphile’, has launched The Nail Nexus: an online learning platform for industry enthusiasts who are keen to become nail professionals. The UK-based nail technician, artist & educator boasts over 10 years’ experience in the sector, and has worked in salons and from a…

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HIGH DEFINITION announces beauty business events

By Kat Hill | 3 July 2017

High Definition has announced the dates of its Build Your Beauty Business With High Definition event. The three events will provide the ideal opportunity for salons that are looking to boost business, enhance their beauty offering, or venture into the world of cosmetic retailing. The regional events promise to be…

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COURSE BITES: Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2017

Course Details: Attendees of Jennifer Young Training School’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Oncology Hand, Nail and Foot Treatments course will learn about the biology of cancer and its treatments and their side effect. Alongside this, students will examine the emotional impact of diagnosis, treatment and the personal impact of a cancer diagnosis. The course…

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COURSE BITES: Perfect French with CND™ Liquid & Powder

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2017

Course Details: Create the classic pink and phite, French nail enhancement with CND™’s Liquid & Powder system. Learn to sculpt beautiful smile lines by hand, built right into the structure of the nail enhancement. On this class you will learn three techniques for creating beautiful French Nail Enhancements, including Classic CND™ Zone…

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REBECCA ABERNETHY celebrates Semilac training launch

By Kat Hill | 22 June 2017

Semilac UK welcoming students to it new Manchester-based training academy with help from top tech, Rebecca Abernethy. At a launch event, salon managers and staff heard from multi award winning nail technician and Scratch Stars finalist, Rebecca, about how they can learn new techniques with Semilac products to give the best…

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GELISH POLYGEL try-outs for techs this Sunday in London

By Helena Biggs | 15 June 2017

Be among the first UK techs to be try out PolyGel, as Nail Harmony UK is offering certificated trials with the system on Sunday 18 June. From 10-4pm at The Tower Hotel, London, a team of special guest educators – including dean of education and UK distributor, Georgie Smedley, will be…

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SEMILAC to launch UK academy with free event for beauty pros to celebrate

By Helena Biggs | 12 June 2017

Polish-born nail brand, Semilac, is launching a training academy and inviting professionals to find out more at a free event in Manchester on Monday 19 June. Salon managers and staff can explore how Semilac can offer a competitive edge during the open day between 10am and 2pm at Matrix Nails &…

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