From stage to salon..training as a nail tech during covid-19
Jody Zimmerman decided to train as a nail tech when the global pandemic hit, affecting her career in the arts as a musical theatre performer. She explains how she came to the decision to retrain and how she has found the industry so far… “Training as a nail technician is…
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Covid career changes: Why I decided to train as a nail tech during lockdown
Sophie Akerman decided to train as a nail technician during the Covid-19 pandemic after being forced to work from home gave her time to reflect on her career path. She shares with Scratch the highlights and the challenges of her nail journey so far. “I was fortunate enough to keep…
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VTCT appoints new chair & vice-chair for board of trustees
VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust), which offers vocational and technical qualifications across sectors including beauty therapy, has appointed Jenny Sworder as chair and Isabel Sutcliffe as vice-chair of its board of trustees. VTCT has over 1,600 approved centres globally, with a market share of 54% within the UK hair, beauty…
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Nail & beauty pros wanted to help shape National Occupational Standards
The Hair & Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) and Skills Active UK are inviting professionals in the hair, beauty, spa, aesthetics and nail sectors to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). These standards are ‘statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in…
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How full coverage nail tips have grown my business
Scratch chats to Millie Donovan, brand ambassador for SNA Professional & owner of MBeauty, about how the full coverage Quick Tips system has helped her business bloom. How have quick tips changed my business? I have been a nail tech for just under two years now and I first qualified…
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Katie Barnes explores the value of online learning for nails
Use your time wisely between appointments and during any ‘down time’ by broadening your knowledge and skillset through online classes. During times such as lockdown, online learning has proven really beneficial. There are many online classes available – from paid and free business mentoring and webinars to technical skill building…
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Paulina Mucha shares her career story & passion for teaching
Nail artist, educator and competition judge, Paulina Mucha, chats to Scratch about her career story, passion for teaching and goals for the future… My journey into the nail industry In 2015, I decided to move to London in the U.K. to become a nanny and study psychology. Soon, I learned about the popularity of…
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CACI International re-opens its doors to training post Covid-19
CACI International has re-opened it’s doors to the head office to commence training once again after it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. CACI boasts the position of the UK’s number one equipment manufacturer and supplier of noninvasive aesthetic treatment systems, and supplied to over 10,000 of the world’s…
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Sweet Squared launches free online SWITCH.2 classes for LashUs & wax:one
Sweet Squared has launched SWITCH.2; a series of free one-hour online classes for qualified lash and waxing professionals looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. The classes will take place this September and will provide an exclusive insight into the secrets behind the LashUs and wax:one brands. The SWITCH.2 series…
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Lauren McBride hailed Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards
Bournemouth-based nail tech, Lauren McBride, has been crowned Nail Tech of the Year 2020 at the British Hair & Beauty Awards. Having trained 17 years ago under CND educator, Jacqui Jefford, Lauren’s salon journey truly began as a Saturday girl at the age of 13, before she took up nail…
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