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Hair & Beauty Charity Relief Fund

Relief fund launches to aid workers in the hair & beauty sectors

By Helena Biggs | 2 April 2020

The official industry charity, Hair & Beauty Charity, has launched a Relief Fund to raise much needed funds during the coronavirus crisis. With thousands of hair, beauty and barber salons…

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Coronavirus: How to remain positive in times of adversity

By Sophie Nutt | 2 April 2020

Ruth Atkins, Salon System educator, shares an insight into remaining positive in times of adversity along with practical advice for techs…  We are facing unprecedented times and it is very…

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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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Burns Night

A celebration in honour of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, Burns Night often features traditional Scottish food, such as Haggis, turnips…

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International Day of Education

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) as a day to encourage peace and development by way of worldwide education, International…

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