Nail salons report 8% growth in 5 years – but it’s not all good news for the sector
The number of nail salons that have opened in the UK since 2019 is 1,680 – an 8% growth in five years. The nail salon brand with the highest growth is three-time Scratch Stars Award-winning enterprise, Townhouse, which has expanded to 40 locations across the UK. According to figures, which…
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This is where small & medium-sized UK businesses are most likely to succeed
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are thriving most in Ceredigion, Wales, and struggling most in Bromsgrove, according to research by finance platform and software company, Qardus. Data from the Office for National Statistics was analysed to compile the results, with factors including the change in the number of openings and…
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Townhouse acquires London Grace nail salons across London & Essex
Scratch Stars award-winning nail salon brand, Townhouse, has acquired London Grace’s 10 acclaimed locations. London Grace was founded in 2015 to offer a unique social beauty concept, incorporating a nail bar offering services focused on natural nailcare, alongside a cocktail bar and coffee shop in each space. The salons will…
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Nail salons reopen in Odesa, Ukraine in ‘expression of defiance’
The historic city of Odesa along the Black Sea coast in Ukraine, has seen nail salons reopen, despite ongoing fears of Russian attacks due to the ongoing war, which started a month ago. BBC News has reported that the recent reopening of nail salons, clubs and beach restaurants in the…
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Lady Showbiz introduces trade package for nail salons & spas
Lady Showbiz has put together a professional package, aimed at salons, spas and mobile nail technicians. The package offers 90 gel-effect nail polishes in a variety of colours for £495 + VAT. The polishes are also cruelty-free and vegan friendly, allowing the shades to be catered to more clients. Featuring…
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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses in Wales to reopen from 12 April
The Welsh Government has revealed that nail and beauty businesses will be able to reopen from 12 April, as part of their plan to exit lockdown. In a press conference with First Minister Mark Drakeford today (01.0.2021), it has been confirmed that close contact services will be able to reopen…
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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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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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Nail & beauty salons can re-open from 13 July in England
Nail & beauty salons can re-open in England from this Monday 13 July. This announcement was delivered by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport this afternoon, alongside the announcement that indoor gyms and outdoor pools will be allowed to re-open this month, as well as outdoor theatre…
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Nail & beauty salons in Scotland can reopen from 22 July
Nail and beauty salons in Scotland have been given the green light to re-open from 22 July. Speaking in the Scottish parliament this afternoon, Nicola Sturgeon gave major updates to the easing of lockdown restrictions as she confirmed Scotland has now entered Phase Three of lockdown. The First Minister said…
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Coronavirus: Nail & beauty businesses NOT to open 4 July
Nail & beauty businesses are to remain closed as a date for reopening has not been confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the easing of Covid-19 lockdown continues. In an announcement today (23 June), the Prime Minister confirmed hairdressers will be allowed to open from 4 July, as long as protective…
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Coronavirus: how to soothe dry & sore hands from frequent hand washing
Rigorous hand washing and sanitising during this coronavirus pandemic can leave your hands feeling dry and sore. Author and skin healing expert, Hanna Sillitoe, offers Scratch readers some hand-saving tips that mean no one has to suffer or compromise on hygiene. Regularly and thoroughly washing your hands is one of…
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IWD 2020: How Rebecca Crawforth overcame a brain condition to launch Navy Pro business
Scratch speaks to some successful and inspirational women in the nail industry leading up to International Women’s Day, 8 March… Rebecca Crawforth, owner of Navy Professional, entered the beauty industry when she was 17. “I enrolled on a beauty course at a local college,” she says. “I loved doing the…
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Nicola Bishop: Life as a Glitterbels educator
Scratch catches up with nail tech Nicola Bishop to find out about her new training room and life as a Glitterbels educator… Nicola Bishop entered the nail industry at the age of 14, when she attended a night school with her mum to gain a manicure and nail art diploma. “From…
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Katie Barnes on… preventing burns from flammable nail products
With such an increased report in allergies and accidents occurring with nail products from not just home users, but ‘professional’ nail technicians, I believe that there needs to be a call for better education on the situation. Creating beautiful nails is an art but one of the most forgotten and…
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