Incorporating wellness into the workplace with Creative Hub Studio
Scratch‘s Becca talks to Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, founders of Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, designed for freelance hair and beauty pros. They explain how they incorporated wellness into the workplace and give top tips for how other professionals can. Read our piece about the Creative Hub Studio here.
Read MoreTransgender & Inclusivity Awareness Training: everything you need to know
Scratch chats to Sam Marshall, educator and beauty expert, and Keri Blue, founder of Hair Has No Gender, about their Transgender & Inclusivity Awareness Training and the vital importance of being trans and inclusive aware.
Read MoreAn interview with Ryan Lanji – innovator, art curator & TV presenter
Ryan Lanji, curator of the UK’s first nail art exhibition – Nailphilia – in 2011, chats to Alex Fox about his creative progress & exciting relationships within the nail sphere. The talent (and winner of Netflix’s #TheBigFlowerFight) also features on the front cover of the September issue of Scratch magazine – available to purchase here.
Read MoreCelina Rydén on social media & her online My Nail Academy programme
Swedish nail artist & globally renowned educator & influencer, Celina Rydén, chats to Scratch about her career story – and reveals more about her exciting online nail education programme, My Nail Academy.
Read MoreEsme’s Manicure Challenge
Scratch’s Chloe chats to Esme Lucas of Esme’s Manicure Challenge about the nail challenge she has taken on from her hospital bedside to raise money for Young Lives Vs Cancer.
Read MoreShear Haven’s anti-domestic violence training for beauty professionals
Learn how to spot signs of domestic violence amongst your clients Shear Haven’s anti-domestic violence training. Salon business expert, Liz McKeon, is the UK & Ireland ambassador for the training and chats to Scratch about the initiative and how to get involved. Click here to take part in the training.
Read MoreRyan Lanji in conversation with nail aficionado, Sue Marsh
Ryan Lanji, who conceived & curated London’s first nail art exhibition Nailphilia (looking at nail art as a form of contemporary sculpture), was unearthing the most legendary & iconic nail artists, when he was put in touch with nail industry pioneer & visionary, Sue Marsh. This was 11 years ago. Today, Ryan (winner of the…
Read MoreHow to create eye-catching social media content
Sadie Jordan of @sadiejnails shares her top tips for creating engaging content.
Read MoreKirsty Meakin nail artist on YouTube vids, merch & more!
Multi award-winning nail artist, Kirsty Meakin, chats to Scratch‘s Helena Biggs about her new YouTube channel, merchandise, nail courses & so much more… www.kirstymeakin.com
Read MoreHow to prepare your home salon for reopening
Scratch chats to Charlotte Knight of Nail Chark about how she’s preparing to return to work at her home salon…
Read MoreNail Industry Census: The FNP
Sue Davies, deputy chair & director of information at The FNP, shares information on the census for the nail industry; including where to find it and how its results will support industry plans, support, direction & growth. www.the-fnp.com
Read MoreHair&BeautyTalk with Tom Chapman
Award-winning barber, educator & author, Tom Chapman, founder of The Lions Barber Collective, chats to Scratch about Hair&BeautyTalk – mental health training for hair & beauty industry professionals to support their clients through Recognising, Asking, Listening & Helping. www.thelionsbarbercollective.com
Read MoreDo nails need to breathe?
Globally renowned nail expert & scientist, Doug Schoon, busts the myth about nails needing to ‘breathe’ via the NailKnowledge portal, which teaches essential knowledge to enable you to work safely and ethically.
Read MoreWhat is a brand ambassador?
Scratch’s Chloe chats to founder of Staffordshire Nail Academy, Hannah Garbett about the role of a brand ambassador and how they can help your brand.
Read MoreHow to practice mindfulness in lockdown
Scratch’s Kat chats to Lisa Stone, Salon System educator, to learn more about the Nourish Your Mind campaign & Lisa’s top tips for mindfulness in lockdown
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