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How the water bill increase will impact beauty businesses & 6 ways to reduce consumption

By Helena Biggs | 20 December 2024

The average water bill in England and Wales will increase by 36% over the next five years, according to water regulator, Ofwat. This is equivalent to an average extra cost of £31 per year. Southern Water customers will be worst affected – with a 53% hike in bills. Lesley Blair…

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5 ways your nail & beauty business can save money

By Katie Barnes | 7 November 2024

We are all feeling the pinch, so check out money-saving solutions for your nail and beauty business… 1. Be economical with your products Let’s use a nail file as an example. When you consider how much of a nail file you use in each service, it is rare that you…

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Nail salons report 8% growth in 5 years – but it’s not all good news for the sector

By Helena Biggs | 28 October 2024

The number of nail salons that have opened in the UK since 2019 is 1,680 – an 8% growth in five years. The nail salon brand with the highest growth is three-time Scratch Stars Award-winning enterprise, Townhouse, which has expanded to 40 locations across the UK. According to figures, which…

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10 Halloween-ready salons to give you inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 27 October 2024

Halloween offers a perfect opportunity to have some fun in the nail space, so take inspiration from salons that have got clients in the spooky spirit with themed décor… 1. Beauty by Joan, Wisconsin, USA 2. Hope HQ, Manchester, UK 3. Hush Salon, Leeds, UK 4. Revel Salon, New York,…

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Tinder announces free nail bar after study reveals nearly 60% of single women discuss dating with nail techs

By Lilly Delmage | 22 October 2024

Dating app, Tinder, opened a pop-up ‘Nailing Dating’ nail bar in collaboration with non-profit organisation focused on ending domestic and sexual violence, NO MORE. The ‘Nailing Dating’ nail bar, located in London, offered free gel manicures and nail art on 25 and 26 October 2024, which were available to book…

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Sustainable beauty: Here’s how to recycle your nail salon waste

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 October 2024

With a number of day-to-day considerations to navigate, how you manage your salon waste can often be pushed to the back of your mind. But it’s easier than you think to respect the environment through your work, as we highlight through our roundup of recycling schemes and tips. Green Salon…

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How a husband & wife joined forces to tackle fumes & dust in the nail & beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 October 2024

For Poala Taylor-Riddick, building her own brand had always been a pipe dream – but little did she know that a trip to a beauty salon would spark the idea for business success. While getting her nails done at the salon, Poala noticed its lack of ventilation and poor air…

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Seeking a high-quality, innovative & eco-conscious salon furniture brand? Meet REM UK

By Alex Fox | 8 October 2024

For over a century, REM UK has been at the forefront of developing salon furniture and equipment, playing a pivotal role in shaping the salon industry’s products and work environments. From its humble beginnings in 1918 with the pioneering work of Eugene Suter, REM has continuously evolved and transformed to…

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Nail salon events: the business benefits & how to organise a successful event

By Marie-Louise Coster | 6 October 2024

Nail salon events were once very popular, but that popularity has waned over recent years, says session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster. I think the pandemic caused us to fall out of the habit of in-salon events; we got so used to not being able to gather…

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Imposter syndrome for nail techs: What it is & how to overcome it

By Lilly Delmage | 30 September 2024

Nail pros share their experiences with imposter syndrome and offer tips to help overcome it… Have you ever felt undeserving or that success is beyond your means? Perhaps you’ve felt like your career journey has been down to luck, or you’re worried that clients won’t return. These are all common…

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