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NAIL TECH TALK: Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails

By Callie Iley | 26 March 2022

Scratch chats to Charisse Cassie of Chariasnails about balancing her life as a mother and nail tech, and how social media opened her eyes to the vastness of the industry……

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Meet the make-up artist with Functional Neurological Disorder

By Emma Hobday | 25 March 2022

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) charity FND Hope defines FND as a problem with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. Physical and/or psychological risk factors…

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Why I use Timely to help manage my beauty business

By Guest Writer | 25 March 2022

When Beaconsfield-based nail technician, Chloe Joel, shared images of her ombré nail styles on social media, they quickly went viral – and she found herself juggling up to 30 clients…

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London Business Hub announces support for small & medium beauty businesses

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

The London Business Hub, a platform full of free business information and advice, has announced the launch of a service to help London businesses, including in the beauty sector, find…

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Inside look: Sweet Squared’s CND Plexigel™ Tour, Brighton

By Chloe Randall | 24 March 2022

Sweet Squared has been touring the UK with CND Plexigel™, hosting education events in various locations for nail professionals to learn about the system. I caught the event when it…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Horsing Around

By Callie Iley | 24 March 2022

Check out the entries to the 23 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs inspired by ‘horsing around’! Each design was submitted…

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M+ platform launches to change the narrative around menopause in the salon

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

Specialist in oncology therapies, skincare and wellbeing for cancer patients, Jennifer Young, has launched the M+ (The Menopause Plus) platform. Best known for her cancer training for beauty pros and…

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Tariffs to be dropped on imports of US manufactured nail products

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 March 2022

From June 1 2022, the United States will end tariffs on American manufactured manicure and pedicure products to the UK. At present, the tariff imposed is 25%, which has had…

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Spring Statement 2022: What it means for nail & beauty businesses

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2022

Today (23 March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Spring Statement to Parliament, with a number of actions to help support households and businesses. The Statement reads: “The invasion [of Ukraine]…

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World Friendship Day

This day recognises the importance of friendship and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to foster meaningful connections and…

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24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day

Championed by the Samaritans, a charity well-known for its emotional support services, the day helps remind individuals that help is…

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