Fallon Sherrock Interview

Darts star Fallon Sherrock on beauty in sport, her go-to nail look & oche style rules

By Rebecca Hitchon | 17 December 2023

There’s one word that is repeatedly used to describe English professional darts player, Fallon Sherrock MBE, and that is ‘trailblazer’. The ‘Queen of the Palace’ has had many firsts as a woman in the darts sphere, from becoming the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Championship in…

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British Beauty Week 2024

By Scratch Staff | 15 December 2023

Taking place from 23-27 October, British Beauty Week returns for its sixth iteration in 2024. With a theme of ‘A Beauty Industry that Looks Like You’, British Beauty Week looks to highlight the importance of inclusion and representation in the British beauty sphere. British Beauty Week hopes to inspire brands…

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Beauty Secrets

Here’s the royal family members with the most in-demand beauty secrets

By Callie Iley | 12 December 2023

Research conducted by beauty and wellness marketplace, Fresha, has explored online articles discussing royal family members’ beauty routines, ranking each to find out which royal women have the most talked-about beauty routines in 2023. Fresha discovered 63,693 articles from the last 12 months about the late Queen Elizabeth II’s beauty…

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Autumn Budget 2023: 5 points to note for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 22 November 2023

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Autumn Budget Statement to parliament today, 22 November, and declared Britain’s economy as ‘back on track’. With goals to reward hard work, here’s a summary of the measures worth noting for employees and self-employed workers: 1. National Insurance contributions cut by 2%.…

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21 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics

By Callie Iley | 9 November 2023

Feeling festive? Scratch rounds up 20 Christmas gifts for nail colour fanatics…  1. Mii Colour Confidence Trio Set The Colour Confidence Trio Set of Colour Confidence nail polishes offers three colourways, including festive reds and seasonal purples in a range of finishes, presented in a retail-friendly box.   2. Lecenté…

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3 handy planners to help nail pros get organised & stay focused

By Helena Biggs | 6 November 2023

Get your appoints in order and to-do lists in check with three handy notebooks, filled with a variety of details to support your business.   Nail Tech Success Planner Nail educator & business owner, Rebecca Orme, has launched The Nail Tech Success Planner, to help nail pros organise their business…

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Benefit Cosmetics announced as supporting patron of British Beauty Council

By Callie Iley | 26 October 2023

Benefit Cosmetics has joined the British Beauty Council as a supporting patron. The organisations will work together to deliver mentorships and talent programmes throughout 2024 to raise the reputation and awareness of the diverse career opportunities in the beauty sector. Marketing director at Benefit Cosmetics UK & IRE, Lou Bennett,…

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3 ways to support beauty clients with breast cancer

By Guest Writer | 11 October 2023

The Jennifer Young Training School, which specialises in oncology therapies, skincare and well-being for cancer patients, shares how you can support nail and beauty clients with breast cancer… October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time traditionally swathed in pink and dedicated to awareness of breast cancer symptoms. With…

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Richard Lambert steps down as NHBF chief executive

By Chloe Randall | 4 October 2023

The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has announced that Richard Lambert has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the NHBF. After being in the role since 2020, Richard has decided to retire from full-time work to pursue other interests. “We are grateful for all the hard…

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Why you should introduce pamper parties to your nail business

By Chloe Randall | 25 August 2023

Whether you offer mobile nail and beauty services or run a home or high street salon, pamper parties are an offering that can help boost profits and broaden your clientele. From children’s parties to corporate gatherings, hen ‘dos and baby showers, a pamper party brings together a group of people…

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