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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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Staffordshire Nail Academy & The Fab Man collaborate to produce salon furniture

By Sophie Nutt | 6 May 2020

Staffordshire Nail Academy and The Fab Man have collaborated to create salon furniture designed with the therapist in mind. A family affair, The Fab Man is the father of Hannah…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: DARLIN’ DAISIES

By Kat Hill | 6 May 2020

Check out all the entries to the latest challenge from Scratch, in which nails techs were asked to create a creating design featuring daisies! The next task will be posted…

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Coronavirus: How nature & our animal intelligence can help

By Kat Hill | 6 May 2020

Rosie Tomkins is founder of the Natural Capital Consultancy and author of N-stinctive, an inspirational book that provides s an alternative to traditional leadership training. Rosie aims to unlock the…

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NHBF working with government to deliver ‘return to work’ guidelines

By Kat Hill | 5 May 2020

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) is working with the government to deliver guidelines for how the hair, beauty and barbering industries can safely return to work. These will…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Shannon Mason, Shannon Mason Nail Artist

By Sophie Nutt | 5 May 2020

We want to see the designs that are popular with your clients on social media! Shannon Mason, of Shannon Mason Nail Artist, reveals a combination of a cloudy ombre sky…

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Nail desk shields: should you invest?

By Scratch Staff | 4 May 2020

There is much discussion and concern regarding how post-lockdown measures will affect salon visits – and how nail professionals will both work and interact with clients safety. The BBC has…

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BABTAC & the British Beauty Council work together to help techs return to work safely

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2020

The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) is working with input from the British Beauty Council to provide a guide from a therapist’s viewpoint on the policies and…

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Indigo Nails Lab searches for YouTube channel host

By Sophie Nutt | 4 May 2020

Indigo Nails Lab is looking for video-savvy nail stylist to host its YouTube channel. The Indigo Nails Lab team is looking for a host that is: Great at nail styling…

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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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