British Beauty Council Webinar

Learn how to boost team spirit & personal wellbeing in the salon in British Beauty Council webinar

By Sophie Nutt | 4 September 2020

The British Beauty Council is hosting a webinar titled ‘Reviving Beauty: Back in Business’ to share tips on boosting team spirit and personal wellbeing in the salon post-Covid-19. Ailish Lucas, of The Glow Getter Collective, is hosting the webinar and will be joined by a panel of industry experts who…

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Nail Squad Nail Bar Blog

Why stepping out of your comfort zone can welcome rewards in the beauty biz

By Guest Writer | 28 August 2020

Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, reveals why you should step out of your comfort zone in order to reap greater rewards…  Habits can play a role in determining our future and achievements. So why do we often cling onto the ones that proffer…

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The Edge Nails Ppe Lead

The Edge Nails adds to range of PPE

By Kat Hill | 28 August 2020

The Edge Nails has revealed new personal protective items in its range of equipment for nail and beauty technicians and salons. New additions includes 3-Ply Protective Disposable Face Masks in boxes of 50. The masks feature elastic ear loops. Protective Face Shield Visors are also available, as well as Protective Screen…

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Lashus Cleanser And Brush Lead

LASHUS launches Gentle Lash Cleanser & Brush

By Kat Hill | 25 August 2020

Ideal for retailing to lash clients seeking maintenance products between appointments, LASHUS has revealed two new additions. The Gentle Lash Cleanser is an ideal daily retail item for clients to use at home. Enriched with chamomile and ginger extract, this soothing formula will prevent the build-up of makeup and sebum,…

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Ivy House Nails & Beauty Lead

Safe salon passes Covid-19 spot inspection

By Alex Fox | 21 August 2020

The team at Ivy House Nails & Beauty in Bingley, West Yorkshire, shares with Scratch’s Alex Fox, how they navigated a spot check on their safety strategies by proactive council inspectors in Bingley… The industry is a cacophony of noise as techs navigate their PPE needs and salon safe strategies,…

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Dragonfly Nails And Beauty

Salon in the Spotlight: Dragonfly Nails and Beauty, Blairgowrie

By Kat Hill | 19 August 2020

Found in Blairgowrie, Scotland, Dragonfly Nails and Beauty is owned by Pamela Fraser-Brawn. Having opened the salon five years ago, Pamela has grown the business, and soon hopes to offer training from the premise, too. “There are two of us in the salon,” explains Pamela. “There’s myself and Cheryl Ramsay, who…

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Open Sign

Leicester’s nail & beauty salons can open from 19 August

By Helena Biggs | 18 August 2020

Health secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced that nail and beauty salons in Leicester can reopen from tomorrow (19 August) but coronavirus infections in the area ‘remain too high’ for the local lockdown to be fully lifted. In a statement 18 August, Hancock commented: “My gratitude goes out to the people…

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Close Contact Beauty

[Updated]: Safe practice guidance for close contact beauty services

By Helena Biggs | 14 August 2020

Following the announcement 13 August that close contact beauty services can resume in England from 15 August, the government has updated its safe practice guidelines. A document has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and in consultation…

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Mintel 2030

Revealed: What the beauty sector will look like in 2030

By Helena Biggs | 13 August 2020

‘More transparent’ and with a focus on ‘clean beauty’ are just two of the predictions for the 2030 beauty sector, according to global market research & insight company, Mintel. The company has forecast that consumers will explore the push-pull between nature and science, with huge changes to the way beauty…

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Social Media Main

5 ways to boost success via your social media platforms

By Katie Barnes | 4 August 2020

Nail tech, educator & winner of the Scratch Stars Best Use of Social Media award 2016, Katie Barnes, reveals her 5 top tips for making the most of your social media platforms… 1.Consider your content Your content is the way to get someone to STOP in their path and click…

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