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Coronavirus: An update from NHBF

By Scratch Staff | 2 April 2020

We are living through extraordinary times and our industry is facing weeks, if not months, of huge anxiety as the Coronavirus pandemic continues. Here, NHBF chief executive, Hilary Hall, shares…

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Salon in the Spotlight: The Beauty Den by Cherrelle, Blackburn

By Kat Hill | 1 April 2020

Seeing bold wallpaper and sassy neon lights, The Beauty Den by Cherrelle was created by Cherrelle Wright to offer a nail haven for clients. “I worked full time from a…

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Tech Talk: Creative colour blocking nails by Lucy Sibley

By Zoe Wickens | 1 April 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Lucy Sibley, to learn more about her industry journey… Lucy entered the nail industry at the end of 2018 after her youngest daughter became unwell.…

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National Living & Minimum Wage increases from 1 April

By Sophie Nutt | 1 April 2020

From 1 April 2020, the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage has increased, affecting beauty salons across the country. The new National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum…

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20 Handy Hand Care Products

By Callie Iley | 1 April 2020

Hand washing is essential to maintaining good hygiene and preventing the spread of illnesses, however it can take a harsh toll on our skin. Replenish your hands with this round…

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: RAINBOWS

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2020

Check out all the entries to Scratch’s first #ShowScratch Creative Challenge! Keep an eye out on our social media for the next task…

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Business considerations you need to make – despite closure due to coronavirus

By Katie Barnes | 31 March 2020

For business owners, much of this week may have involved considerable time spent on hold on the phone. On hold to the landlord, local authorities, energy and water companies, business…

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16 lovely lilac & pretty pink nail colours

By Kat Hill | 31 March 2020

Add these pastel pink & lovely lilac nail tones to your kit for the new season… 1.CND Shellac™ in Kiss from a Rose www.sweetsquared.com 2.Artistic Colour Revolution in The Pink…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Cheryl Shanks, Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge

By Sophie Nutt | 31 March 2020

We want to see the nail designs trending on your social media pages! Cheryl Shanks, of Polished Nail & Beauty Lounge, says marble French tips have been popular recently. “This…

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Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving women the right to vote.…

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Notting Hill Carnival

When we think of Notting Hill Carnival, we think vibrancy, colour, art, and fun… basically, the perfect recipe for an…

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