Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Scotland to reopen ‘from 26 April’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the reopening of hairdressers in Scotland will be phased in from 5 April, with all other non-essential retail premises including close contact services being allowed to reopen from 26 April at the earliest. This date will be subject to continued review and levels…
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Nailympia Online 2021: THE WINNERS
Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the first edition of Nailympia Online. The renowned competition organisation moved online for 2021 following the postponement of its in-person competitions globally due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nailympia Online welcomed 12 categories with three divisions, plus the introduction…
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NAIL BITES: 5 tales from the industry w/c 7 March
Here at Scratch, we love keeping up to date with anything fun happening in the nail industry! These are our top 5 nail tales of the week… 1. Pinterest trend Pastel manicures are guaranteed to trend every year for the Spring season, but for 2021, lavender in particular is outpacing the…
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Free mental health training helps beauty pros spot client struggles
Barber, Tom Chapman, has launched Hair&Beauty Talk; free mental health training to help hair and beauty professionals recognise signs of struggle amongst clients. Chapman is founder of The Lions Barber Collective, an international group of barbers that have come together to help raise awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.…
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Maintain hygiene levels with Essenzza hand sanitiser
Essenzza has revealed its Anti- Bacterial Hand Sanitiser Gel, ideal for maintaining hygiene in the salon. The gel kills 99.9% of bacteria and allows you to moisturise without needing water. Whilst frequent sanitising and washing can dry hands out, this 75% alcohol gel includes aloe vera extract which gently and…
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Unilever to remove the word ‘normal’ from beauty & personal care products
Global beauty conglomerate, Unilever are removing the word ‘normal’ from advertising and packaging from their beauty and personal care brands. This move comes after new research conducted by Unilever demonstrated 74% of people wanting the beauty and personal care industry to reflect a broader definition of beauty. It is one…
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Want your business name featured on cuticle oil pens? MY! Stuff can help
MY! Stuff, by NAF! Stuff has launched – giving nail technicians and beauty professionals the chance to add their business name or logo to ready-to-retail cuticle oils. Creating a simple yet effective solution for pros who want to retail their own brand of products – but don’t want to go…
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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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