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Almost 500 new hair & beauty businesses created by Britons on furlough
Pandemic hardships prompt thousands of ‘lockdown-preneurs’ to start dream hairdressing & beauty treatment businesses • 33% increase in people starting hair & beauty treatment businesses after being made redundant • Almost half of new business owners have always wanted to be self-employed • More than a fifth of lockdown businesses…
Read MoreReopening: How to effectively manage client bookings
The idea of reopening after such a long period of time away from the nail desk can be daunting, especially with clients eager to finally have their nails done. However, it is important not to get burnt out within the first two weeks of reopening; structure your diary accordingly to…
Read More#NowTrending: Hawaiian floral nails by Lauren Adams
Scratch chats to Lauren Adams of Get Nailed By Lau about her future goals and how she created this summery Hawaiian floral nail art design… I’ve always loved doing my own nails, as well as the nails of friends and family members. During the pandemic, I was furloughed from my…
Read More10 top tips for techs to get mindset & business ready to greet clients next week
With industry focus on the reopening of nail salons this month, I thought it relevant to address how you’re going to approach this and get into a positive mindset for working and being successful. Whilst the lockdowns have been a drain on everyone’s business, for many, the thought of suddenly…
Read MoreCovid-19: Personal care businesses in England can reopen from 12 April
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has today (5 April) revealed that non-essential businesses in England – including the personal care sector – can reopen from 12 April. In a statement to the nation, he revealed: “Thank you all for your patience, because it is really clear now that this is paying…
Read MoreOver 700 entries and nominations were submitted to the 12th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which champions exceptional talent across the UK&I nail industry. The awards recognise not just nail skill, but passion, business acumen and customer care, thus each entrant was required to answer a number of questions for the…
Read MoreResearch from beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has uncovered the most popular global nail trends of the year. Analysing video and view counts on Tiktok, the number of hashtags on Instagram and overall social media engagement, the company has compiled the top ten nail trends that have captured worldwide attention…
Read MoreThe GelBottle Inc has unveiled the TGB Shelf System for sleek bottle storage and presentation. Display up to 130 20ml bottles in the salon with the TGB Shelf System, offering a space-saving shelf solution with a bright and colourful design. The shelves are made from an easy-to-clean, durable acrylic material,…
Read MoreMake fingertips blossom with beauty by adding sakura-inspired styles to nails, as the cherry blossom trees bloom this spring. Check out our roundup of designs below…
Read MoreFollowing her success in winning two Scratch Snap competitions, Carla Brannan of Gelled Pretty shares her nail art journey and goals for 2024… Carla recalls a lifelong passion for beauty, having always known that her career would be in the industry. “I loved anything to do with hair, make-up and…
Read MoreThe first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. THE RESULTS GEL POLISH MANICURE Division 1 3rd Mai Ngọc – Vietnam 2nd Lý Bích Châu – Vietnam 1st Lê…
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