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Burnt out to booked up: how funding changed my life & can benefit your nail business

By Guest Writer | 11 May 2025

Sarah Abel, funded growth strategist & founder of TNB Skills Training, shares how funding helped her find success – and can do the same for you… Fifteen years ago, I was drowning in £50,000 of debt. I had maxed out credit cards, just left a job with a company car…

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Beyond The Brush: The nail tech community built on relationships, support & honesty

By Lilly Delmage | 10 May 2025

Gel nail educator & artist, Gemma Siverns, speaks to Scratch about her online community, Beyond The Brush (BTB) – a supportive, educational space she created for nail professionals. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Gemma is a natural mentor. She began her journey in 2000, earning her…

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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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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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How to attract more men into the salon space

By Guest Writer | 22 February 2022

Do you struggle to target a male client base? Are you offering enough treatments for male need in the beauty space? Here, Patrick Barry, GM of Small Business at salon software company, Zenoti, shares his views & how you can market your wellness service towards men… Why might men be…

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Lash treatments: A must-have for millennial men?

By Guest Writer | 19 February 2022

Lisa Stone, Salon System educator and lash & brow expert, explores the benefits of lash extensions, lifts & tints for men… I’ve witnessed serious growth in the number of male clients requesting lash extensions. With salons shut, many lash therapists have turned to ‘lashing’ their partners to keep themselves busy…

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Should nail & beauty salons close on Saturdays?

By Guest Writer | 18 February 2022

Layla Tourh, founder of The Beauty Boss Academy & The Creative Beauty Group, shares her thoughts on salons closing their doors at peak times… Should salons close on Saturdays? This question must seem like the obvious answer is ‘no’, but is it really? In the salon world, it is pretty…

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Revealed: The top UK locations to start a nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 15 February 2022

Research conducted by Yell has discovered which UK regions show the most potential for a new beauty business. The research was conducted by analysing Google search demand, such as searches for a ‘London nail artist’ and the number of businesses that match this search in each area. The study found…

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