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TECH TALK: Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education

By Callie Iley | 12 December 2020

Scratch catches up with Rachel Willis of Rachel Willis Nails & Education about her journey through the nail world and her passion for teaching & learning… I have over 30…

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How to deal with client complaints

By Kat Hill | 11 December 2020

Award-winning business owner & deputy chair & director of information at The Federation of Nail Professionals (The FNP), Sue Davies, shares her advice for dealing with client complaints… As professionals, we have a…

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Christmas trading: 1 in 10 local businesses could face permanent closure in the New Year

By Helena Biggs | 11 December 2020

According to research by small business insurer, Simply Business, local shops and businesses in the UK are on a ‘cliff edge’ with one in 10 (11%) facing permanent closure without…

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VTCT appoints new chair & vice-chair for board of trustees

By Helena Biggs | 11 December 2020

VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust), which offers vocational and technical qualifications across sectors including beauty therapy, has appointed Jenny Sworder as chair and Isabel Sutcliffe as vice-chair of its board…

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Create nails that dazzle with Indigo’s Glitter Xmas Tree collection

By Chloe Randall | 11 December 2020

Indigo Nails has revealed its Glitter Xmas Tree collection for the season, comprising three festive gel polish shades. The gel polish collection includes: Ho Ho Ho!- Light rose gold with…

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How to deal with clients questioning your prices

By Kat Hill | 10 December 2020

Has a client quibbled your pricing? Or questioned an extra cost for additional artwork? Talking about money can sometimes feel awkward, but Rachel Gribble, Salon System educator, serves up some advice… “Nail art…

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Offer gifting solutions for your client’s Christmas needs with Light Elegance

By Chloe Randall | 10 December 2020

Light Elegance has revealed its Q&Lu Christmas gifting range, consisting of two different options for retail. The two different sets available are: Bamboo Lotion and Bamboo Polish. The lotion is…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: CHRISTMAS JUMPERS

By Callie Iley | 10 December 2020

Check out all the entries to the 9 December challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by Christmas Jumpers! Future tasks will be posted across…

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Pantone reveals 2 Colour of the Year shades for 2021

By Helena Biggs | 10 December 2020

Global colour authority, Pantone has announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as its Pantone® Colour of the Year selection for 2021. These two independent colours ‘come together…

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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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