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NAILS: Sam Biddle’s Inspired Event online 6-7 March ’21

By Alex Fox | 4 March 2021

The annual Inspired Event organised and created by nail artist, educator & mentor, Sam Biddle, has moved online and it’s happening this weekend on 6-7 March 2021. “It has been…

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How to wax pregnant clients

By Guest Writer | 4 March 2021

Salon System waxing expert & owner of Waxing Specialist Salon and Academy, Marta Zaczkowska, shares her advice on waxing pregnant clients… Pregnancy is an exciting time. Women are going through…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Aquamarine birthstone

By Callie Iley | 4 March 2021

Check out the entries to the 3 March nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by March’s birthstone, aquamarine! Each design was submitted…

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Under 30s behind over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses

By Kat Hill | 4 March 2021

New data from The Accountancy Partnership has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has propelled enterprising under 30s into starting over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses in 2020. The Age of Entrepreneurialism report…

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Saddle up with Light Elegance’s 6 Buttercream shades

By Chloe Randall | 3 March 2021

Light Elegance has revealed its Cowgirl Country collection, six Buttercream nail shades inspired by the Wild West. This collection offers a balance of creamy neutrals complemented by bright and bold…

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BUDGET 2021: Nail & beauty industry reactions

By Kat Hill | 3 March 2021

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement, Scratch gathers reactions from key figures in the nail & beauty industry… Millie Kendall MBE, CEO, British Beauty Council “I…

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BUDGET 2021: Financial support for the self-employed

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2021

In his Budget announcement 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed an extension of the UK-wide Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to September 2021, with 600,000 more people who filed a…

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Restart Grant: Is your business eligible?

By Helena Biggs | 3 March 2021

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled £5 billion for new Restart Grants in his 2021 Budget announcement. But what does this mean for eligible businesses in the personal care…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Townhouse, London

By Kat Hill | 3 March 2021

With two locations in the heart of London, Townhouse Nail Salon has become a go-to destination for nail appointments thanks to its chic setup. Awarded with a Scratch Stars Awards…

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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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