Campaign calls for govt to issue vouchers for the beauty sector to support struggling businesses
Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is hopeful that the #DutytohelpBeauty campaign will encourage the government to issue vouchers for beauty treatments in a similar way to…
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Keep hair & beauty clients engaged with digital magazine experience
DLT Media, a provider of magazine subscriptions for businesses has launched a way for clients to access their favourite magazines safely during their beauty treatment. While many salons have ditched printed magazines following Covid risk assessments, Digi-Mags from DLT Media offers a way for them to read magazines via their…
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5 steps to a flawless wax service
Salon System educator & waxing expert, Lisa Stone, shares her waxing tips for summer… Even though we may not all be able to jet off to exotic beaches this year due to Covid-19, it doesn’t mean that clients will want to scrimp on their wax services. Warm weather and long…
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5 ways to futureproof your nail & beauty business
Difficult economic times, unpredictable world events, illness and a fast-changing world can leave small businesses more vulnerable than ever. It’s much harder to predict where new risks will come from, so businesses need to be futureproofed to protect them in times where there is no regular income. What the Covid-19…
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How positive reviews can benefit your business coming out of lockdown
As UK businesses re-emerge from lockdown, customer service experts from Woven have revealed the significant impact that positive reviews could have in helping small businesses recover. Data suggests 72% of consumers will interact with a business as a result of reading positive reviews, with nearly a third (31%) spending more…
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Coronavirus: Close contact beauty services can resume from 1 August
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that close contact beauty services such as facials, lash and brow treatments, can resume in England from 1 August. This follows the announcement that nail and beauty businesses could reopen from 13 July – but no treatments could be carried out in the ‘high…
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Back to Work: Nail & beauty business checklist
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Consider ticking off these points well advanced to ensure a smoother opening process… Decide what treatments you will offer and how you will manage any risks…
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How to ensure clients are prepared for your return to work
Julie-Anne Larivière, Salon System nail expert and owner of Sketched by J-A Nails, explains how you can make sure that your clients are prepared for your return to work… It’s all good getting yourself prepared for the return to work when salons are allowed to re-open, but without your clients,…
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Are you eligible for a music license refund?
Kara Kotsonis, founder of the award-winning NailSquad Nail Bar in Deal, Kent, explains why businesses affected by Covid-19 could be eligible for a music license refund… If you use, play, or listen to recorded music at your business or organisation, the chances are that you may need or already obtain…
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Salon Standards Alliance launches first guidance video
Salon Standards Alliance has revealed its COVID-19 Returning to the Salon guidance video. The video details health and safety guidelines for the workplace, as well as guiding clients through what to expect when returning to nail or beauty salons throughout the UK & Ireland when they open. Scroll down to…
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