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Considering employing a nail/beauty apprentice? Here’s what you need to know

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 May 2024

The UK government’s Spring Budget at the start of March prompted dismay from industry bodies for its silence on support for apprentices. However, positive news came later in the month…

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Nailchemy Rebrand

Nailchemy unveils packaging, pricing & product formulation rebrand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 May 2024

One evening in 2017, Hayley Partridge had a vision, in which she and her husband, Dave, were presenting a nail product at a trade show. Fast forward seven years and…

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Beauty pros: Here’s how to communicate well with your clients & retain them

By Michelle Brookes | 25 May 2024

Mastering the art of effective communication with your clients is essential for retaining their loyalty. You can build strong relationships with clients by actively listening to their needs, feedback, addressing…

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Mlc Skin Cancer Blog

How I spotted a sign of skin cancer on my salon client’s nail

By Marie-Louise Coster | 24 May 2024

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals how undertaking skin cancer awareness training benefitted a client… As nail techs, we provide a very personal service. The level…

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30 darling daisy designs to inspire spring nail styling

By Scratch Staff | 24 May 2024

Add daisy details to elevate nail designs this season! Check out our roundup of themed spring styles below…

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Nail content creator, Iram Shelton, shares how to use social media effectively

By Guest Writer | 24 May 2024

OPI global ambassador & content creator, Iram Shelton, has amassed over 132,000 followers on Instagram. Here, she shares how to embrace the power of social media as a nail pro…

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Nail Technician At Desk

I’m a fully booked nail tech. What do I do next?

By Jo Tompkins | 23 May 2024

One of the most baffling things I see happening in the nail and beauty industry is independent pros boasting of fully booked diaries – but then closing them to new…

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Elrose Beauty Salon In The Spotlight

Salon in the Spotlight: Elrose Beauty, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

By Scratch Staff | 23 May 2024

Nail and brow pro, Ellie Aldred, gives a glimpse into her ‘happy place’: her home salon, Elrose Beauty… Ellie Aldred describes her taste in décor as ‘simple and minimalistic –…

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Chelsea Flower Show Creative Challenge

197 floral nail designs to mark Chelsea Flower Show: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Rebecca Hitchon | 23 May 2024

Check out entries to the 22 May 2024 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Chelsea Flower Show. Each nail…

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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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