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5 ways to support deaf clients in the nail salon

By Scratch Staff | 6 May 2025

It is estimated that one in three people in the UK have hearing loss, highlighting the importance of making your nail space as comfortable and inclusive as possible for deaf people. Here are some methods to make your business more accommodating to clients who are hard of hearing… 1. PPE…

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Multiple ear piercing: the beauty trend for 2025 & how to offer in the salon

By Guest Writer | 2 May 2025

Piercing equipment and training provider, Studex, shares information about three multi piercing techniques… “With multiple ear piercings becoming one of the biggest beauty trends of 2025, Studex is offering guidance on new piercing techniques, exclusive to Studex Piercing Partners,” says a spokesperson for the brand. “Not only are multi piercings…

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Artificial nails: 7 steps to reduce the risk of allergy

By Guest Writer | 29 April 2025

Caroline Rainsford, director of science at the Cosmetics, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA), shares practical ways to reduce allergy in the nail space… Acrylate monomers, which are the starting materials in liquid & powder (L&P) and UV/LED gel nail systems, can sometimes cause allergic reactions if they touch the skin.…

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8 reasons why you get dry skin on your feet

By Guest Writer | 10 March 2022

To best avoid rough, dry, tight or cracked heels, Bryony Cocksedge, head of education at Louella Belle, explains the major causes and solutions… Lifestyle and genetics Lifestyle and genetics are both factors that have a major say in your skin’s characteristics and conditions. For many, when they think of summer…

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Revealed: 5 steps to make your pedicure go the distance

By Guest Writer | 9 March 2022

Keep dry, hard skin on feet at bay post-pedicure with a helping hand from Bryony Cocksedge, head of education at Louella Belle… 1. Start with a bowl of warm water and add a capful of Footlogix Foot Soak which is a pH balanced, gentle, cleansing foot soak with anti-microbial properties.…

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Here’s how the beauty sector is taking steps to become more sustainable

By Guest Writer | 8 March 2022

Jayn Sterland, chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition & MD of Weleda, shares what the SBC has been doing to support the industry’s eco-efforts… Last year, it seemed that ‘sustainability’ within beauty became the new buzzword. We saw the UK host the United Nations climate summit – COP26, the launch…

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Meet the designer empowering women in tech through nail art

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 March 2022

Stemming from a long-standing interest in how female-oriented technical fields are not respected in the same way as their male counterparts, US technology designer, Joselyn McDonald, started using nail art to explore how the traditionally feminine nail profession can be used for technological advancement. Her high-tech nail designs can pay…

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Discover the software that over 55,000 beauty businesses rely on daily

By Guest Writer | 1 March 2022

Time is money; a fact recognised by software company, Timely, used by over 55,000 beauty professionals. The business management software has been specifically designed to save hours each day in booking and business admin so beauty pros can concentrate on delivering an exceptional experience for clients. Key features: Appointments: Fill…

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Need help to run your beauty business smoothly? Get your own digital assistant with Pocket PA

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 February 2022

When Caroline Syson’s daughter, Megan, decided to become a freelance lash technician but had no business or financial management experience, Caroline knew she had to find an app to help her. After struggling to find any that combined day-to-day admin and practical work in a single, easy-to-use tool, Caroline took…

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