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How to achieve a work-life balance as a beauty professional

By Lilly Delmage | 24 June 2025

Scratch columnist & beauty business and mindset coach, Zaara King, shares advice on achieving a work-life balance this summer… Summer is upon us and I am so excited for the coming months. Seeing seasonal nail designs puts me in the best mood and makes me want to have fun in…

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Beau’s lines on nails: what they are & how to treat them

By Lilly Delmage | 22 June 2025

Have you heard of Beau’s lines on nails – but aren’t quite sure what they are? Here’s everything you need to know about the natural nail condition. What are they? Beau’s lines are horizontal ridges or dents on the nail plate, caused by a slowdown in the production of new…

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How to elevate & promote pedicure services

By Guest Writer | 17 June 2025

Enhance your pedicure confidence and elevate your promotion of the service with top tips from footcare specialist, Denise Spragg, owner of The Sangha House. Feet, right? ‘Ugh, I hate my feet, and I couldn’t bear anyone touching them’ is something I hear so often as a pedicurist. In this article, I…

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How to perfect pronouns in your beauty business & beyond

By Guest Writer | 15 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice on pronoun use… “How is they?” was a question my good friend asked about a non-binary partner. Now, I know you’ll be reading that thinking ‘Didn’t Sam check the grammar?’ but those words meant everything…

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How to support transgender employees in your beauty business

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 November 2023

According to a survey conducted by Totaljobs in 2021, 65% of trans people hide their gender status or history in the workplace. 32% of the 400+ trans respondents had experienced discrimination or abuse at work, in the five years prior to the survey. Forms of discrimination or abuse include insults,…

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4 ways to be more gender inclusive in your nail & beauty business

By Guest Writer | 13 November 2023

Salon owner, industry advisor & founder of Be Trans Aware inclusivity awareness education, Sam Marshall, serves up advice to ensure your business is inviting to all… 1. Get educated Anyone that wants to use our services should be able to, regardless of their gender identity. Unless you know about being…

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How your beauty business can make the most of the festive season

By Guest Writer | 11 November 2023

Maddi Cook, a salon business expert & owner of Boss Your Salon – which helps empower hair and beauty pros to price perfectly, set boundaries and grow without burnout – shares 8 ways for your business to thrive during the Christmas season. What’s that tinkling piano? Yes, it’s only November,…

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Nail salon franchising: What you need to know & why it is an attractive option

By Chloe Randall | 10 November 2023

Are you considering franchising your nail salon – or do you want to benefit from an existing business model? A whopping 85% of franchises are still in business after five years, compared to just 38% of independent start-ups, according to online sales website, Franchise Local. For budding nail and beauty…

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How to charge your worth as a nail tech

By Marie-Louise Coster | 25 October 2023

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares her top tips… Stop basing your treatment prices on what others are charging, or charging nominal prices to keep yourself busy. Yes, you will attract clients, but if you work out what it has cost you to provide your services,…

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