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Coronavirus: Salon supports community with wellness initiatives

By Kat Hill | 18 March 2020

Hear from the team at Honestly Ombré – a Swindon salon championing kindness with wellness initiatives in its community during the COVID-19 outbreak… “We care about the wellness and wellbeing…

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Tech Talk: Chloe Crook’s love of glittery nails

By Zoe Wickens | 18 March 2020

Scratch catches up with nail tech, Chloe Crook, to learn more about her industry journey… Chloe Crook from Ashford, Kent entered the nail industry in 2018. “The reason why was…

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Salon in the Spotlight: Jemma Elizabeth Beauty, Stoke-on-Trent

By Kat Hill | 18 March 2020

Having forged a successful solo career, Jemma Ball knew the time was right to settle with a permanent base for her beauty business. Jemma Elizabeth Beauty boasts far more than…

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Coronavirus: How to reassure salon & spa clients of good practice

By Zoe Wickens | 18 March 2020

Janan Saher, director of Aviva Day Spa in Luton, talks about the difficulties her business is facing due to COVID-19 and how she and her team are tackling hygiene issues… I’ve…

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Coronavirus: 7 ideas to help your business survive tough times

By Katie Barnes | 18 March 2020

As nail technicians and beauty therapists, our customer appointments rely on face-to-face contact for us to perform our services and earn income. We are all aware of the impending detrimental…

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Coronavirus update: Government promises more financial support for nail & beauty businesses

By Helena Biggs | 18 March 2020

Further to initiatives outlined in the Budget 2020 announcement, the government has promised greater financial support for small businesses amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The government has advised for people to…

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Coronavirus: Closing? Suzanne Clayton on making the best decision for your business

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2020

Open, or closed? Suzanne Clayton, of Nail Tech Awareness Group & owner of Souz Nails & Beauty, shares her thoughts on making the best decision for your business – and…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Holly Innes, HLYIB

By Sophie Nutt | 17 March 2020

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Holly Innes, of HLYIB, reveals this J Balvin-inspired nail design has been popular with her clients due to its…

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Coronavirus: How one salon owner vows to manage nail appointments safely

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2020

Liza Smith, session nailist & co-owner of award-winning Bodylines salon in Sittingbourne, Kent, reveals the steps she’s taking to manage the safety of her staff and clients while honouring appointments……

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#ShowScratch Creative Challenge

Today’s #ShowScratch Creative Challenge asks nail artists to create a design to fit the theme: Carnival. To enter, submit your…

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The Beauty Business Summit

The Beauty Boss Business Summit is shaping up to be THE event of the year. This is a full-blown celebration, celebrating…

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