Self employed business

Coronavirus: Self employed workers to have 80% of wages covered by government

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired on BBC News on 26 March, he addressed viewers saying: “I’m proud of what we have done so far, but know…

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Peacći unveils income opportunity for techs amid coronavirus outbreak

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…

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Treatwell petitions for industry economic hardship relief

By Kat Hill | 26 March 2020

Treatwell is taking action to support the hair and beauty industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of initiatives. A petition has been launched by the beauty booking platform to lobby the UK government for an economic hardship relief package to help the industry recover from the…

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Hair & Beauty Charity announces support steps amid coronavirus outbreak

By Helena Biggs | 26 March 2020

The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…

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Embrace eco-nail art with 5 products from Essence Glitter

By Zoe Wickens | 25 March 2020

Essence Glitter has released five shades of bio glitter to add a touch of sparkle to nail art designs. Fully biodegradable, the glitters are suitable for nail and cosmetics use and are ideal atop a Bio Sculpture Gel manicure. They can also be encapsulated within L&P acrylic to aid nail styles.…

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Enhance the natural nail with Cuccio Brush-on Builder with Calcium

By Sophie Nutt | 24 March 2020

Cuccio has launched an LED/UV Brush-on Builder gel enriched with calcium for use on natural nails. Boasting a straightforward brush-on formula, the product applies like a soak-off gel polish but works like a hard gel. Ideal for reinforcing, building and extending the natural nail, the self-levelling lightweight formula is also…

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Sculpt & add strength with Lecenté Create Builder Gel

By Zoe Wickens | 23 March 2020

Lecenté has extended its product range with the release of the Create Builder Gel. The formula works with the Create Gel system and can be used as an overlay on natural nails or to create enhancements used tips or forms. Key features of the Create Builder Gel include: Soak off…

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Scratch Stars Awards 2020: Meet the finalists!

By Helena Biggs | 23 March 2020

This year’s nail industry awards welcomed the highest number of entries to date in a true showcase of UK talent. Passion, service & skill were witnessed in droves and the Scratch team was delighted to see so many talented techs and business owners seizing the opportunity to enter this leading UK nail…

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Can you guess the UK’s most Google searched beauty questions?

By Sophie Nutt | 23 March 2020

Online beauty platform, Cosmetify, has analysed Google search data to reveal the UK’s biggest questions surrounding skincare, brows and eyes, haircare and make-up. The top 10 most searched beauty questions in the UK (according to their Google search volume) are: How to get rid of spots? (8,900 searches) How to cut your own hair?…

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Mii Cosmetics adds 1 more colour to its Brow Tint range

By Zoe Wickens | 22 March 2020

Mii Cosmetics has extended its Brow Tint range with one additional shade for clients looking for more colour-intensive results. The colour Blue/Black joins the already established Ash, Light Brown, Dark Brown and Black. The brand described the shade Blue/Black as adding depth, glossiness and bold definition to an already dark…

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Creating striking brows and lashes for clients with the RefectoCil Browista Toolkit

By Zoe Wickens | 22 March 2020

Salon System has launched the RefectoCil Browista Toolkit, offering for lash and brow styling experts the ideal tools for a quick and precise application. The four-in-one expert kit includes one spoolie with a wide brush, one spoolie with a small brush and two application side dishes. The spoolie is best…

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11 citrus spring nail shades

By Kat Hill | 21 March 2020

Freshly squeezed! Zingy orange and citrus yellow hues are set to keep nails super fresh this season. Check out this list of top picks… 1.Astonishing Nails Gelosophy in #2004 La Ville De L’Amour www.astonishing-nails.co.uk 2. Vu Nail Systems Gel-ato Gel Polish Glow in the Dark #45 Orange www.vunailsystems.com 3.Gellux Gel…

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Nails & Sales launches free challenge for techs to raise prices & attract clients

By Sophie Nutt | 20 March 2020

Joanna Tompkins, founder of Nails & Sales, is launching a free challenge for nail technicians titled ‘Raise Your Prices & Attract More Clients’. The challenge aims to equip techs with the knowledge and confidence to raise treatment prices and gain clients as a result. The Raise Your Prices & Attract…

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Coronavirus: A statement from Team Scratch

By Scratch Staff | 20 March 2020

We are all well aware of the changing landscape around us & the unsettling times in which we are living as a collective & community. The team at Scratch magazine is focused on positive thoughts & actions and as such, is keeping an eye on all industry action & initiatives to bring…

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Coronavirus: Nail tech creates support group & petition calling for government action

By Sophie Nutt | 19 March 2020

Danni Simmons, director of the Nail Tech Network, has created the ‘Coronavirus Business Support & Advice – Nail, Beauty and Hair Businesses’ Facebook group to offer support and advice to those affected by the virus. “I set up the Facebook group as people are so confused, panicked and have no…

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