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Nail & beauty salons among top retailers boosting high streets

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 July 2022

Independent beauty and grooming services are reinvigorating British high streets, according to data analysed by SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) insurance provider, Superscript. The data, sourced from Local Data Company,…

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20% of hair & beauty businesses are making a loss, according to NHBF

By Chloe Randall | 29 July 2022

The NHBF has released its findings of its latest State of the Industry survey, which took place between 27 June and 8 July 2022. The findings reveal that after a…

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Half of small businesses forced to increase prices to navigate rising costs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 July 2022

A report into UK SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) has revealed the survival tactics they are putting in place, in response to the current economic climate. The SME Insights Report…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Eden Nails & Beauty, Derby

By Callie Iley | 28 July 2022

Beginning her nail journey in 2013, Laura Lima has a variety of experience in the beauty industry. “I have always dreamed of having my own salon one day, and in…

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NHBF partnership tackles rising cost of energy crisis

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 July 2022

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced a partnership with energy consultancy, Direct Business Solutions (DBS), in response to members’ concerns about rising energy costs. The members-only partnership…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Emojis

By Rebecca Hitchon | 28 July 2022

Check out entries to the 27 July nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘Emojis’. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using…

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5 ways to keep nail salon appointment books busy this summer

By Guest Writer | 27 July 2022

Beauty business expert and founder of Beauty Boss HQ, Layla Tourh, serves up advice for keeping the appointment books busy during the summer months… As we enter the summer holidays, we…

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The Scratch Stars Party 2022

By Helena Biggs | 27 July 2022

Check out all the snaps from the biggest night in the UK nail industry calendar; The Scratch Stars Party 2022! Hosted by TV and radio legend, Scott Mills, alongside Scratch‘s…

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How to use salon towels more sustainably

By Green Salon Collective | 25 July 2022

Green Salon Collective (GSC) was founded in 2020 by environmental experts, campaigners and beauty professionals, with an aim to help member salons in the UK and Ireland to responsibly dispose…

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Nail Order Sunday Service Event

28th September 2025, 10.30am to late, Birmingham You do not want to miss this event! This event has it all:…

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Highly anticipated Grand Slam tennis tournament, Wimbledon, returns to London at the end of June, serving up sporting excitement, iconic…

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