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Henna Takeover in TopShop’s Window

By Alex Fox | 26 October 2020

Pavan Henna has taken over the window display of @topshop for the autumn half term. “Henna has taken a spot in the limelight in the middle of Oxford Street with…

Scratch Snap: October 2020

By Helena Biggs | 26 October 2020

In a spooktacular showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for October & created some ghoulishly great nail designs in the bid to win a prize.…

Sanitise hands with Ocean Free product range for salons

By Alex Fox | 25 October 2020

UK hand sanitiser and disinfectant manufacturer, Ocean Free has launched a complete range of products suitable for sanitising hands and the salon.  Ideal for sanitising skin and surface and scientifically…

CD launch aims to soothe with sound in the nail space

By Alex Fox | 24 October 2020

Gap Music and Tantajo Records presents its latest salon/spa wellness album for the creation of salon wellness and harmony. Written by one of the true masters of music for relaxation…

TECH TALK: Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All

By Callie Iley | 24 October 2020

Scratch chats with Alice Sanderson of One Nail To Rule Them All, award winning nail art blogger and nail tech, about her love for all things nails.   Could you introduce…

How to make the most of seasonal events in the salon

By Guest Writer | 23 October 2020

Thanh Vu, managing director of four Dream Nails salons, reveals how and why you should make the most of seasonal events in the calendar… I thoroughly enjoy writing for Scratch as…

How to become a first class educator in nails

By Alex Fox | 23 October 2020

Teaching is a skill in its own right and therefore being well educated, informed and skilled does not mean you’re a natural born teacher, but it does mean you could…

Financial support package revealed for Tier 2 businesses

By Kat Hill | 22 October 2020

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures today (22 October) to help support businesses affected by a reduction in income and footfall due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Changes mean…

BABTAC pushes for beauty industry regulation to aid consumer safety

By Helena Biggs | 22 October 2020

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched Make Beauty Safe, a campaign to make the unregulated beauty industry safer for consumers. A statement from BABTAC reads:…

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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…