Back to Work: Nail & beauty business checklist
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Consider ticking off these points well advanced to ensure a smoother opening process… Decide what treatments you will offer and how you will manage any risks…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Should you raise your treatment prices when you reopen?
Jenni Draper, session nailist & PR/creative manager at Louella Belle discusses whether nail and beauty businesses should consider raising their treatment prices after lockdown… As outlined by the UK government’s guidance on our roadmap out of lockdown, nail and beauty salons are provisionally set to reopen on 4 July. This…
Read MoreAre you charging enough?
Top tech & tutor, Sadie Hynes, of Britannia Beauty & Training, shares her thoughts on pricing… ‘Know your worth, then add tax’. I posted this quote along with the story behind why I was increasing my prices when we go back to work on a well-known community page – and…
Read MoreIndigo Nails Lab UK offers back-to-work offers & tutorials
Indigo Nails Lab UK is helping nail businesses prepare for re-opening with Instagram Live sessions and lower prices and discounts across its range of professional products. Allowing shoppers to stock up on nail products and personal protective equipment, prices have been lowered across the website. “Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we…
Read MoreOlympia Beauty Online Store launches
Leading trade beauty exhibition, Olympia Beauty, has announced the launch of a new shopping online platform for beauty professionals and consumers. The Olympia Beauty Online Store sees multiple brands, services and training available through simple, independent and online platform. Brands on the store include Vu Nail Systems, Edge Nail & Beauty…
Read MoreBack to work: What ventilation you need
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services guidelines state: “Maintaining good ventilation in the work environment, for example keeping windows or…
Read MoreBack to work: How to care for your nail tools
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services guidelines state: Further increasing the frequency of hand washing and surface cleaning. Using disposable…
Read MoreLouella Belle hosts virtual education week
Nail & beauty distributor, Louella Belle, is kicking off a week of virtual education on a variety of topics. Hosted by the Louella Belle team and brand ambassadors, each day this week will see a live on Instagram covering tutorials, step-by-steps and Q&As. Scroll down to see the full schedule! “As…
Read MoreBack to Work: Staff matters
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… The government’s Keeping workers and clients safe during COVID-19 in close contact services guidelines state: You must maintain social distancing in the workplace wherever possible. When providing…
Read MoreBack to Work: Clean up
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… Following your risk assessment, you need to thoroughly clean and title your premises. Not only is this good health & safety practice, but will reassure your…
Read MoreBack to Work: Check-in with clients
Scratch gathers guidelines from across the industry for what should be considered for when you & your clients set foot back into your business… When you have the official go-ahead to reopen your business and you’re confident that you have taken all necessary safety measures, you will need to communicate…
Read MoreThe differences between working as a nail tech in the UK & the US
Celebrity manicurist & international nail fashion designer, Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff, reveals the differences & similarities between working as a nail tech in the UK and the USA… I have been travelling globally for my career over the past 12 years. I’ve been to Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, to name just…
Read MoreSalon in the Spotlight: Nails Bab, Birmingham
“My studio is my second home,” laughs owner, Rosie Lynall. “I feel so lucky to do something I’m so passionate about and help people feel good about themselves in the process.” Based in the Custard Factory, Digbeth, Rosie’s studio is a reflection of her artistic streak. “I come from a…
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