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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: SNAKES

By Callie Iley | 5 November 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating designs inspired by snakes! The next task will be posted across our social media…

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Confused about financial support amidst coronavirus? The NHBF outlines what’s available

By Guest Writer | 5 November 2020

As England dives into a second national lockdown, the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is continuing to lobby for further support for hair and beauty businesses. The industry body…

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Brexit & Cosmetic Products: What’s Changing?

By Alex Fox | 4 November 2020

CTPA, voice of the cosmetics industry, offers the wisdom of Caroline Rainsford, head of scientific & environmental services, who breaks down Brexit for the beauty industry. Is your salon prepared for…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Nails by Lucy, Tilehurst, Reading 

By Kat Hill | 4 November 2020

“I qualified as a nail technician just before lockdown in March which could be seen as bad timing, however, I ensured I made the most of my time by creating my…

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Industry Brands Addressing Planet Pollution

By Alex Fox | 3 November 2020

Plastic Pollution with a Solution By the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish by weight in the sea. Production of recycled resin uses 85% less energy and…

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Inspire glamour with new Orly shades

By Kat Hill | 3 November 2020

Orly has sought inspiration from the glamour of the Roaring 20s to unveil its Metropolis collection for winter. Available soon via UK distributor, Graftons International, the line-up includes six new…

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#NOWTRENDING Pastel geometric nail art by Stephanie Yianni

By Callie Iley | 3 November 2020

Scratch chats to Stephanie Yianni of SY Nails about her love for creativity and passion for nail art…. Coming from a creative background, I have adjusted to my new career…

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Think Refillable Packaging to Protect Planet

By Alex Fox | 2 November 2020

How can the beauty industry reduce its environmental impact? Did you know 50% of Brits don’t recycle bathroom waste such as shampoo and shower gel bottles. This equates to over…

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Lockdown 2.0: PM Boris Johnson unveils more support for self-employed

By Helena Biggs | 2 November 2020

Prime minister, Boris Johnson, has announced fresh support for the self-employed in a statement to the House of Commons today (2 November) as England prepares to enter lockdown once again.…

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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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