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SPRING BUDGET: Beauty industry body, NHBF, reacts to Chancellor’s measures

By Helena Biggs | 15 March 2023

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, today (15 March) presented his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament. He commented: “In the Autumn Statement 2022, the government took the difficult decisions needed…

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Paris Fashion Week AW23 street style: Best nail art

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 March 2023

Brussels-based portrait & fashion photographer, Whitley Isa, shares her nail art photos from the streets of Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2023. Click here for Whitley’s website and follow her on…

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Beauty Therapy T Levels launch postponed until 2024

By Chloe Randall | 13 March 2023

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…

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How to gain nail clients with the SOS Beauty app

By Rebecca Hitchon | 13 March 2023

Connect with new customers in your area and fill your appointment slots with SOS Beauty, a mobile app that sends you client requests suited to your business. Designed for hair,…

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Nail Tech Talk: Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie

By Callie Iley | 11 March 2023

Lover of seasonal nail styles and minimalist designs, Jodie Richards of Beauty Haven by Jodie, shares her career story with Scratch and reveals her hopes for her future in the nail…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Sérenity, Howden-le-Wear, County Durham

By Callie Iley | 9 March 2023

Wanting to create a salon space to reflect the professional and friendly services she prides herself on offering, Gemma Brown styled her salon using a grey, white and silver colour…

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How to attract men into the salon for manicures

By Katie Barnes | 9 March 2023

The nail industry is dominated by female clients, but do you do enough to attract and welcome the growing male market? From mechanics, hairdressers and grooms to fathers of the…

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DryBy nail salon unveils masterclass membership & community

By Rebecca Hitchon | 9 March 2023

Luxurious, Instagrammable and a hub for famous faces (Megan Markle’s bridal nails came courtesy of the brand), DryBy is an established name in the nail industry. With over 150,000 manicures…

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Looking for a file with power? Check out Gelish’s Go File IQ

By Chloe Randall | 9 March 2023

Designed as an elegant and effective addition to the nail desk, the Gelish Go File IQ Smart Electric File features a patent-pending hybrid E-file design with smart technology, including three…

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National Creativity Day

The nail and beauty industries thrive on creativity and artistry – so what better day to celebrate your craft? If…

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Sherlock Holmes Day

Celebrate the world’s most iconic detective with some mystery and intrigue! Create a scavenger hunt on your social media: post…

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