Award-winning London beauty student shares her education journey & career dreams
London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) student, Damla Osman, scooped the Level 2 Technical Beauty Therapy Student of the Year title at the college’s Star Awards 2023. Awarded in October, she shares that winning the accolade, which was sponsored by Scratch, still feels incredible. “It’s a huge accomplishment for me,…
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How to choose the right nail course for your needs
When starting out as a nail technician, you may find choosing a course overwhelming. Often, you may be so eager to start your journey that you don’t consider all the options available for the best beginning to your career. There are three main course options when starting out: 1.An…
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Why I chose a Diploma to enhance my nail career
Seeking a deeper understanding of the nuances of education, Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2023, Lucy Price-Marshall, enrolled on a TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training in 2021, graduating this year. Lucy began her nail journey with private tuition, before enrolling at a college to…
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World’s Star Nail Artist launches online masterclasses to elevate the skills of fellow pros
Katy Pottle, winner of the first World’s Star Nail Artist (WSNA) competition, has launched online workshops and one-to-one masterclasses to help pros enhance their nail art skills. Channelling the nail techniques acquired over two decades in the industry and learned throughout her WSNA experience, each pre-recorded online workshop serves up…
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Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates two-year anniversary of UK&I launch
Shear Haven anti-domestic violence salon training celebrates its two-year anniversary since its official launch in the UK & Ireland. Training salons, stylists and therapists in over 100 countries around the world, Shear Haven training has been accessed over 92,000 times by professionals since its launch in 2021. Co-founded by salon…
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Master the ePedi with Lucy Pastorelli’s ePedi Course & 7-piece drill bit kit
Taught by Lucy Pastorelli across three UK locations, the LP ePedi Course is a one-day intensive ABT accredited course teaching how to safely perform electric pedicure treatments. Taking place in Glasgow, Sheffield and the South East, the LP ePedi Course teaches qualified E-file techs the dry pedicure treatment, offering…
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Liz McKeon relaunches best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme
Salon business expert, Liz McKeon, has announced the return of her best-selling Start Your Own Business Mystery Client Shopping Programme. Designed for those interested in becoming a professional industry mystery client shopper to start their own business and create a new revenue stream, or for team managers seeking to…
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Beauty Therapy T Levels launch postponed until 2024
The Department of Education has announced that the launch of T Levels in Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy will be postponed from September 2023 until September 2024, which the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has welcomed. According to GOV.UK, T Levels are two-year courses which are carried out after…
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Truro & Penwith College nail students showcase progression through design
Scratch takes a look at the nail techs of the future, as Level 3 Nail Technology students at Truro & Penwith College share their progress… Sarah Brenton-Sara, course coordinator, tutorial quality lead & lecturer at Truro & Penwith College, set nail students the task of creating a progression timeline. “Alongside…
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Introducing In Your Hands: a fully funded nail programme for marginalised industry enthusiasts
A fully funded nail industry initiative has been launched by Bristol-based nail pro, Nathan Taylor, to support marginalised nail enthusiasts. After exploring a number of vocations, admitting that the nail industry ‘was the only industry to keep me interested’, Nathan Taylor moved to Bristol and was offered the opportunity to…
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