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Wedding-ready with NSI Polish Pro Bridal nail collection

By Kat Hill | 19 March 2020

Meet bridal nail needs with the Polish Pro Bridal Collection 2020 from NSI Nails UK. For a special price, NSI techs can stock up on ideal bridal nail shades from…

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4 ways to stay in business

By Scratch Staff | 19 March 2020

Now is the time to keep calm and remain professional, says Marian Newman. Here, the nail industry icon shares ways to stay in business during the current uncertainty…  “It may…

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Coronavirus: Practical steps for your nail business you can implement today

By Metta Francis | 19 March 2020

Multi award-winning mobile nailist, Metta Francis, shares a number of practical steps you can implement to reduce the impact of coronavirus on your nail business… Over the last few days, I…

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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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Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference

The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference will return for its 13th year, welcoming over 40 beauty brands and retailers. These…

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Moyra UK Pop-Up Event

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only Moyra UK Pop-Up Event at Manahatta, Nottingham on Sunday 14 September, 12–5 PM. We’re bringing together…

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