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How a husband & wife joined forces to tackle fumes & dust in the nail & beauty industry

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 October 2024

For Poala Taylor-Riddick, building her own brand had always been a pipe dream – but little did she know that a trip to a beauty salon would spark the idea for business success. While getting her nails done at the salon, Poala noticed its lack of ventilation and poor air…

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Scottish government opens Business Ventilation Fund for applications

By Rebecca Hitchon | 27 November 2021

The Scottish government’s Business Ventilation Fund has opened for applications. The fund will help small and medium-sized businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, by allowing them to claim back costs to improve ventilation of up to £2,500. To be eligible…

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What extraction does my nail salon need?

By Kat Hill | 21 January 2021

Natasia-Louise James, of Vodex, shares her advice on why an extraction system is so essential and what should be taken in consideration when choosing one for your setup… “Having an extraction system that works both correctly and efficiently will not only provide you with cleaner air by removing airborne dust…

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Back to work: What ventilation you need

By Scratch Staff | 24 June 2020

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…

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