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Introducing BNTUK: a directory connecting Black nail techs, salons & suppliers in the UK

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2024

Two savvy business owners have pooled their knowledge to launch Black Nail Techs UK (BNTUK): an online directory that connects Black nail technicians, salons and suppliers. The platform seeks to elevate Black excellence in the nail industry, providing clients with ‘a reliable resource to celebrate and support black beauty professionals…

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Haverhill nail tech launches Nail Surgery: a membership community for fellow pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 November 2024

A nail technician, salon owner & trainer from Suffolk has launched Nail Surgery: The Naildresser® Community, an inclusive space to uplift and educate nail and beauty professionals. Theresa Foddering, who was fondly named ‘The Naildresser’ by a client’s son over 10 years ago, has built a reputation in the nail…

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Want to successfully manage & motivate a nail team? Here’s how…

By Guest Writer | 31 October 2024

Explore strategies to successfully manage and motivate a nail team with business expert & CEO of PHAB Service Stars, Nergish Wadia-Austin.  Leading a team of nail technicians can be both rewarding and challenging, with managers often facing awkward situations that test their skillsets. Understanding how to address these issues effectively…

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ADHD: How to accommodate employees & clients in the nail space

By Scratch Staff | 28 October 2024

According to the NHS, ADHD affects 3 to 4% of adults and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in the UK. There are multiple variants of the condition, so diagnosing ADHD is difficult and can take years of assessments. For people with ADHD, everyday tasks can often be…

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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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Best Practice Guide shared by BABTAC to help beauty therapists support menopausal clients

By Helena Biggs | 18 October 2024

A whopping 95% of women believe education and awareness of menopause needs to be improved*. Subsequently, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has released MENOPAUSE: A BABTAC Best Practice Guide. The 12-page guide serves to advise beauty professionals on how to treat menopausal clients effectively and comfortably.…

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Townhouse nail salon brand unveils partnership with skincare icon

By Helena Biggs | 16 October 2024

Multi award-winning nail salon brand, Townhouse, has partnered with Kate Somerville skincare to offer limited edition treatments from its Beverly Hills salon. The collaboration is the first in the US for Townhouse, which has secured three Scratch Stars Awards and boasts over 40 salon locations. Renowned for its nailcare treatments,…

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84% of beauty professionals want to make their businesses more sustainable: Here’s how

By Lilly Delmage | 12 October 2024

The British Beauty Council has launched its Planet Positive Beauty directory for professional hair and beauty services, to help industry professionals who want to operate more sustainably. The portal is easy-to-use, and has been ‘designed to help demystify sustainability-related jargon’, simplifying steps for salons to take to become more environmentally…

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