Peacći unveils income opportunity for techs amid coronavirus outbreak
The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…
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Hair & Beauty Charity announces support steps amid coronavirus outbreak
The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…
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Scratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!
This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…
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Can you guess the UK’s most Google searched beauty questions?
Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair?…
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Coronavirus: A statement from Team Scratch
We are all well aware of the changing landscape around us & the unsettling times in which we are living as a collective & community. The team at Scratch magazine is focused on positive thoughts & actions and as such, is keeping an eye on all industry action & initiatives to bring…
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Coronavirus: Nail tech creates support group & petition calling for government action
Danni Simmons, director of the Nail Tech Network, has created the ‘Coronavirus Business Support & Advice – Nail, Beauty and Hair Businesses’ Facebook group to offer support and advice to those affected by the virus. “I set up the Facebook group as people are so confused, panicked and have no…
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Coronavirus update: Government promises more financial support for nail & beauty businesses
Further to initiatives outlined in the Budget 2020 announcement, the government has promised greater financial support for small businesses amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The government has advised for people to avoid social interaction to try and halt the spread of the virus, which in turn is having a huge impact…
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Conscious consumerism causes rise in demand for organic & natural beauty products
The rise in ‘conscious consumerism’ is thought to have caused a rise in demand for sustainable and ethical products, including certified beauty and wellbeing. The Soil Association Certification Organic Beauty & Wellbeing 2020 report reveals the market for certified organic and natural beauty products in the UK is now worth…
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Budget 2020: Small businesses to be supported following coronavirus outbreak
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has pledge £30bn to help the UK economy through the coronavirus outbreak – with a particular focus on sick pay and protecting small businesses. Sunak, who, just four weeks into the role, has had to hastily rewrite the government’s financial plans for the year…
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4 tips on how to stay calm about Coronavirus
Ailsa Frank, a British hypnotherapist, motivational keynote speaker & author, has released four top tips on how to remain calm following the global outbreak of Coronavirus… Ailsa suggests that these techniques can be applied to any concerns people may have about the virus. 1.Take control of your thoughts. Visualise a…
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