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The NHBF responds to Boris Johnson’s Sunday 10 May address with call for clarification

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

Following the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, hair and beauty businesses in England are not expected to re-open until at least 4 July. The National Hair &…

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The British Beauty Council publishes Return to Work Guidelines for Nail Technicians

By Scratch Staff | 12 May 2020

The British Beauty Council in consultation with advisory board member and industry nail expert, Marian Newman and Doug Schoon, scientist, author and educator with over 30 years’ experience in the…

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Coronavirus: Hair & beauty businesses likely to remain closed until at least July

By Scratch Staff | 11 May 2020

Following Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s, address to the nation on Sunday 10 May, it is likely that hair and beauty businesses will remain closed until at least July due to…

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NAF! Stuff Pro launches with a focus on salon retail

By Sophie Nutt | 11 May 2020

After a successful 18 months of trade, the NAF! Stuff brand has split into two subdivisions – the salon retail arm of the business relaunches as NAF! Stuff Pro, while…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Elysia Harmony, Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education

By Sophie Nutt | 10 May 2020

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Elysia Harmony, of Elysia’s Harmony Nail Artistry & Education, wears fiery red and orange enhancements. “As a nail technician, I…

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Where to safely purchase your nail products

By Katie Barnes | 8 May 2020

In a time of financial crisis both home users and professionals may be turning to third-party online retailers and auction sites to purchase what they assume is a genuine but…

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Salons sell over £1 million in gift vouchers during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 8 May 2020

Salons across the UK are still managing to generate revenue despite being closed since late March due to government measures against coronavirus. To support small and medium businesses to continue…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: Girl Power

By Callie Iley | 8 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the newest challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating design that are inspired by girl power! The next task will be…

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Here are the at-home beauty treatments consumers are attempting during lockdown

By Sophie Nutt | 7 May 2020

As lockdown continues and salons remain closed, consumers are taking matters into their own hands and attempting D.I.Y beauty treatments at home. The team at Cosmetify has compared Google Trends data for…

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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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