Scottish lash artist wins 2 awards at global competition
International lash brand, NovaLash has awarded Michelle Williams with two accolades at its annual LASHoff contest. Michelle, owner of I-Lash by Michelle, Elgin, Scotland, scooped both the 2020/21 Fan’s Choice Award and Lash Artist of the Year – within just three years of of training as a lash professional. Every…
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CEW UK enhances programme to support budding beauticians
CEW UK has enhanced its annual Young Executive Programme to provide increased support, training and mentorship opportunities for aspiring individuals looking to start or progress their career in the beauty industry. The organisation has promoted the British beauty industry for over 28 years and has a vision of nurturing and cultivating…
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NAILS: Sam Biddle’s Inspired Event online 6-7 March ’21
The annual Inspired Event organised and created by nail artist, educator & mentor, Sam Biddle, has moved online and it’s happening this weekend on 6-7 March 2021. “It has been a mission to get this Inspired Event up and running,” smiles Sam Biddle. “Postponements and cancellations due to COVID have…
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Under 30s behind over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses
New data from The Accountancy Partnership has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has propelled enterprising under 30s into starting over 2,700 new hair & beauty businesses in 2020. The Age of Entrepreneurialism report revealed that the age of entrepreneurialism is rapidly decreasing, with businesses started by under 30s now accounting for four in 10 new…
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Saddle up with Light Elegance’s 6 Buttercream shades
Light Elegance has revealed its Cowgirl Country collection, six Buttercream nail shades inspired by the Wild West. This collection offers a balance of creamy neutrals complemented by bright and bold spring shades. The Light Elegance ButterCream formulation lasts 4+ weeks and is packed with pigments and shimmers. The shades available: Little…
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BUDGET 2021: Nail & beauty industry reactions
Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement, Scratch gathers reactions from key figures in the nail & beauty industry… Millie Kendall MBE, CEO, British Beauty Council “I welcome today’s announcements, but we will remain committed to campaign for a VAT reduction of the personal care sector. “Businesses…
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BUDGET 2021: Financial support for the self-employed
In his Budget announcement 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed an extension of the UK-wide Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to September 2021, with 600,000 more people who filed a tax return in 2019-20 now able to claim for the first time. Government documentation reads: “The UK government recognises the…
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Restart Grant: Is your business eligible?
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled £5 billion for new Restart Grants in his 2021 Budget announcement. But what does this mean for eligible businesses in the personal care sector? The one-off cash grant offers up to £6,000 per premises for non-essential retail businesses and up to £18,000 per…
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BUDGET 2021: Restart grants of up to £18,000 offered to personal care businesses
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Budget statement at 12.30pm on Wednesday 3 March, unveiling a three-part plan to protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government has borrowed a record £280bn so far to help alleviate the impact…
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Coronavirus: Nails & beauty businesses to reopen in step 3 of NI roadmap
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced a five-step plan for taking the country out of lockdown restrictions, with close contact services set to resume in step three of the retail pathway. No indicative dates have been included in the path and instead, nine pathways have been identified with each of…
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CND™ collaborates with 12 content creators for collection launch
CND™ has cited positivity and self-expression as the inspiration for its spring collection of nail tones. The Colors of You collection include six new pastel shades available in both CND™ SHELLAC™ Brand Gel Polish and CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish. The launch includes: Self-Lover, a warm peachy nude Mover &…
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Introducing iMix: the hands-free colour mixing tool for gel polish & nail lacquer
Shave off the precious minutes at the start of a nail appointment spent rolling and shaking product bottles with imix, a super handy hands-free mixing device. imix alleviates the stress on the wrists through regular shaking and mixes your gel polish and lacquer formulas for perfect application – so you…
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Roadmap: Nail & beauty training to recommence from 8 March in England
In-person nail & beauty training in England can resume from 8 March as part of Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit strategy. The British Beauty Council & Marian Newman, of The Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP) have confirmed via Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy that ‘independent/private training providers’…
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In Memoriam: A tribute to Dennis Duisters
The nail & beauty industry has been deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Dennis Duisters by cardiac arrest on 20 January 2021. The 39 year old businessman from The Netherlands was the son of Willy Duisters, who was well known in the nail industry for bringing brands such as…
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Coronavirus: Nails & beauty businesses in Wales could reopen from 15 March
The Welsh Government has revealed that nail and beauty businesses could reopen from 15 March as part of their plan to exit lockdown. Despite Wales not publicly announcing a long term plan to see the country reopen, the government has instead opted to look no further than six weeks- or…
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