WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap March 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carla Brannan. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for March and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘Mermaid Magic’, in the bid to win a prize from Pure Nails. Entries were judged…
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Nailympia Germany 2024: THE RESULTS
The third iteration of Nailympia Germany took place at the Beauty Düsseldorf exhibition, 22-24 March. The prestigious nail competition is powered by Scratch and the Germany edition is hosted by Stefanie Lo Re of Signature Nail International, supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox. The 2024 contest welcomed 79 competitors…
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UK government to fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses
From 1 April 2024, the UK government will fully fund the cost of apprenticeship training for 16 to 21 year-olds in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Financed by a £60 million investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, the decision follows calls by beauty industry bodies to introduce greater…
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BABTAC appoints beauty expert, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) has appointed skincare expert & founder of the Skin Rocks brand and Beauty Backed Trust, Caroline Hirons, to its board of directors. As a board member, Caroline will use her platform and expertise to bring awareness and knowledge to BABTAC’s campaign…
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Revealed: Nail salons are the most common beauty business in the UK
Research from Money.co.uk Business has revealed the most common beauty trades across the UK. Analysing the type of beauty businesses that are most frequent in 20 of the UK’s biggest cities, the findings show that nail salons are the most common across the UK – with 2,106 salons recorded. Nail…
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Spring Budget 2024: Key points to note for nail & beauty pros
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Spring Budget to parliament today, 6 March, in which he revealed the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. The focus was ‘a budget for long-term growth’ according to the Chancellor, who pledged ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and…
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British Beauty Council submits 5 proposals to government ahead of Spring Budget 2024
Today (6 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Spring Budget to parliament, revealing the UK government’s spending plans for the year ahead. Ahead of the announcement, the British Beauty Council (BBCo) has submitted five proposals to the government, to increase its awareness of the opportunities and…
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Work meets pleasure: Champneys launches luxury lifestyle membership
Champneys, a renowned name in luxury spa experiences, has launched Cloud 9, a luxury lifestyle membership to encompass luxury, health and happiness. Cloud 9 is a passport to work from every Champneys premises while experiencing indulgence, relaxation and overall wellbeing. Member perks include access all areas, signature treatments, exclusive discounts,…
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Revealed: the best cities for budding beauty salon owners
London, Bristol and Birmingham are the best cities in the UK for independent businesses to thrive, according to research by global fintech company, SumUp. The study ranked 80 cities across the UK, taking into consideration the number of independent businesses in each location and their average review score. These ‘independent…
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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Scratch Snap February 2024
The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge has been announced as Carrie Williams. In a showcase of talent, techs stepped up to the Scratch Snap challenge for February and created nail designs inspired by the theme ‘February Florals’, in the bid to win a prize from Hara Professional. Entries were judged…
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