Is it ever OK to mix nail brands?
You’ve probably heard that you aren’t supposed to mix nail brands – as in, a powder from one brand and the liquid from another or one gel polish base from one brand and the colour from another. But does it really make a difference or is it just an overcautious…
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Meet the creative director of Skullen Collective, a nail brand with an edge
Scratch talks to Nicole Gutierrez-Lock of Skullen Collective about her exciting nail product line… Nicole launched her nail business Skullen Collective in 2013 to enable her to have an effective work life balance. She holds the role of lead artist and creative director at Skullen Collective, based in Newcastle upon…
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THE WINNERS: Scratch Stars Awards 20/21
Following a pandemic postponement & a shift in the judging process – the Scratch Stars Awards winners 20/21 have been announced! The reveals were made live at the Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 25 July, held at London cabaret club, Proud Embankment. The evening, hosted by Scratch’s Alex Fox and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Maci Blanche Nails, Gravesend
Maci Parry began her nail journey in April 2020, and the 18-year-old opened her salon in July of the same year. “It has been tough journey to say the least. I felt that every time I was building up a clientele and getting into the groove of things I was…
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Covid-19 guidance: What you need to do as a nail tech in Step 4
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has confirmed that Step 4 of the roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July 2021, with updated guidance for close contact services being published. From Step 4, which resumes on 19 July, local authorities will continue to have the power to place public health…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Olivia’s Hidden Beauty, Stoke-On-Trent
Olivia Grace Lovatt and her husband initially started their garage conversion with the intention of making it a playroom for their children. After working for her sister since 2005, she realised she wanted to spend more time at home. “My husband said if I wanted to spend more time at…
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British Beauty Council launches 6 short films to demonstrate benefits of salons
The British Beauty Council has launched six inspirational short biographical films to highlight how hair dressing and beauty salons are essential to people’s health and wellbeing within communities across the UK. The series, called Bring Back Beauty, form part of the British Beauty Council’s Oh Hello Beauty Campaign encouraging people to return to hair…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Creative Nails and Brows, East Yorkshire
After running her salon in the high street of Driffield town centre between 2011 and 2017, Diane Wilson moved her salon to her summerhouse. “I was an A level teacher, but a horrific car accident put me in a wheelchair, so that was when I changed career to the nail…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Coco’s Nail Artistry & Beauty, Rothwell
Lee-Ann Moss enjoyed life as a mobile nail technician from 2017, but began to look for properties to rent during the lockdowns of 2020 in order to open her own salon. “The idea that life is too short hit home for me during the pandemic,” Lee-Ann remembers. “I was approached…
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How to handle beauty client complaints
Tina Beaumont-Goddard, director at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) serves up support and advice for handling client complaints… As a business owner, it is your responsibility to deal with complaints in a timely, effective manner and have working knowledge of the client’s consumer rights. Take complaints seriously, stay…
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Salon in the Spotlight: You Beauty, Leeds
After working in the industry since 2013, Rachel Dobson jumped at the chance to open her salon, when space became available in November 2020. “Since opening in December, I have already expanded when Danielle joined in April,” Rachel explains. “I plan to expand further by adding another two therapists to…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Blush + Blow, Fulham, London
Business-savvy Bridget O’Keeffe launched a blow dry bar and beauty salon in 2015, yet has since expanded her services to diversify her clientele. “I wanted to include much more specialised treatments,” Bridget explains. “We now offer an aesthetics clinic with two doctors, a skin clinic led by Abbi Ingram, and…
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Salon in the Spotlight: Nail Techniques, Northampton
The multiple lockdowns hit Corey Jade Stockwell’s salon business hard, meaning relocation was necessary to survive. “The future of the business looked grim,” Corey explains. “The most important thing was to keep a roof over my family’s head; as a single mum, it was down to me. “Luckily, I had…
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@fayelouisedennis, Chigwell, Essex
Found at the bottom of the family home’s garden, Faye Louise Dennis’ studio proffers a chic, city-style décor in the comforts of a home setup. Specialising solely in hand and foot services, the recently renovated private studio provides the ideal workspace for Faye. “I have had an incredible pedicure station…
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How to keep your business finances on track
Ria-Jaine Lincoln aka The Beauty Accountant, shares top tips for keeping on top of your beauty business finances… It has been so great to see the industry get excited and ready to re-open and now is the perfect time, at the start of the financial year and in a fresh…
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