Mental health training options to help beauty businesses support employees
Scratch highlights different coaching providers to help support employers’ understanding and management of staff mental health matters. VTCT Believing in an industry that recognises the importance of their workforce’s mental wellbeing, awarding and assessment organisation, the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), added Mental Health Awareness to its range of vocational…
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Nail Tech Talk: Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails
Anime nail art enthusiast, Angela Griffin of Strawberry Milk Nails, reveals her go-to tools for creating detailed designs and her hopes for her future in the industry. “I love creating character nail art. Some of my most popular and recognisable designs are anime related,” Angela reveals. “However, I do love…
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4 tips for a more sustainable beauty travel routine
Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. For this blog, guest writer, Jackie Edwards – who formally worked in environmental health, details how to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent
Salon in the Spotlight: Alisa Jade, Stoke-On-Trent Alisa Jade Matthews trained in nails in 2019, passing her qualification just before the first lockdown began, putting a pause on the beginning of her career. Alisa used the time lockdown afforded her to develop her skillset and create connections with potential clients.…
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My Other Life: Rebecca Evans of Gel Nails By Becca
Scratch chats to Rebecca Evans, a nail pro who’s busy juggling her nail career alongside a very different role… Gel artist and nail tech, Rebecca Evans, works part-time as a qualified dental nurse alongside running her nail business, Gel Nails By Becca. She began an apprenticeship in dental nursing in…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Raisa Beauty, Nottingham
Andreea Dulgheru’s journey into the industry began from her husband encouraging her to pursue her passion in nails. After gaining her diploma in May 2020, Andreea set up her home salon when she moved house in December of the same year. “Like any beautician, I am dreaming about expanding and…
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Nail Tech Talk: Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training
Scratch chats to Jennie Padbury of Jennie Padbury Nails, Beauty & Training about reaching her latest career milestone and her goals for her future in the nail industry… “My signature nail style is definitely salon style acrylic design – acrylic marbling and 3d flowers will always have my heart! “I’m…
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Behind the Brand: All about Parisian brand, Manucurist
Scratch shines a spotlight on French nail brand, Manucurist, which has a green philosophy & focus on mood-boosting products… From France with love, Manucurist is a Parisian brand which focuses on sustainable nailcare and treatments, with natural bio-sourced ingredients at each product’s core. The brand was co-founded in 1996 by…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Twinoaks Beauty, Ashford
Rosanna Sulovari’s nail and beauty journey began in 1999, when she enrolled onto a full time, two year course at Canterbury college. Upon completing her NVQ in beauty therapy, she began working at a salon in 2001, before going in maternity leave in 2006. Following the birth of her first…
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What is the Energy Bill Relief Scheme?
Energy costs for UK businesses, charities and public sector bodies will be cut, as the government has launched the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The initiative follows PM Liz Truss’s 8 September announcement that businesses would receive a six-month support package for their energy bills. The scheme has been outlined by…
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What is the function of the free edge of the nail?
To understand the function of the free edge or nail tip, we must firstly understand how and why the nail grows. The function of the nail is to protect the outermost bone of the finger or toe, the fingertip, and the surrounding soft tissues from injuries. The fingertips contain a…
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Nail talk: Skincare YouTuber, James Welsh, shares his love for nail art
Skincare YouTuber and reviewer, James Welsh, has often been seen on social media sporting nail designs, revealing his love for nail art and showcasing his gel polish collection on his YouTube channel. Sitting down with Scratch to share his passion for nails, James explains where his love for nails began…
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Honouring heritage through a passion for polish
In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept-15 Oct 2022), Scratch puts the spotlight on Cuban-American entrepreneur and influencer, Kathleen Fuentes (aka KathleenLights). Founder of Lights Lacquer, a cruelty-free nail lacquer line, started in November 2019, Kathleen honours Hispanic Heritage Month with the otra noche en Miami collection, which presents…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Niche Hair & Beauty, Nottingham
Established in 2012, Jade Miller took over Niche Hair & Beauty in 2016. “We relocated during the 2021 lockdown, to a ground floor premises, reopening with a new logo, new look and with a bang.” “Niche is unique due to our diversity,” Jade reveals. “We provide a relaxed, non-uniformed atmosphere,…
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Explained: Circular economy for salons
Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose of their waste. In this blog, GSC details what a circular economy is and how beauty businesses can help to…
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