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Mii Cosmetics shows support to charities via beauty product donations
Mii Cosmetics lent its support to the Foundation For Change beauty sale, which raises funds for Help Refugees UK, a non-profit organisation to support those fleeing war, persecution and climate change. Now in its fourth year, the charity – with its slogan ‘Choose Love’ –has raised over £51,000 to help…
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Preparing your business for the New Year
With 2020 fast approaching, it’s time to get some 20/20 vision for the year ahead and ensure your salon business continues to go from strength to strength. Hilary Hall of the NHBF shares her advice… Cash flow and business plan updates Take some time out to revisit your cash flow…
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Lecenté teams up with Bioglitter for winter glitter collection
Lecenté has teamed up with Bioglitter for it’s winter collection, featuring four foils and six biodegradable glitters. Lecenté Bioglitter boasts a high quality, eco-friendly alternative to plastic-based glitter. Launching initially with six more colours, all in an ultra-fine cut, Lecenté Bioglitter uses natural and plant-derived, non-plastic material, which will biodegrade…
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Beauty salon chain undergoes striking rebrand
Lashious Beauty, a chain of 17 salons across the UK, has rebranded to Rawr. Established in 2009, the salon chain offers brow, lash and nail services in locations including Primark stores across the country. It underwent a striking rebrand late last year, with the new name ‘Rawr’ complemented with tagline…
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MANI MONDAY: Cherry Christmas
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! T minus two days until the big day! While we love a classically Christmas nail design, we fell head over heels for this chic look by Sophie Goodwin of Sophie Scott Nails. Featuring a sculpted French tip…
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How to manage your time & ensure self-care
Award-winning mobile nailist, Metta Francis, reveals why it’s important to manage your time effectively as a nail professional and take care of Y-O-U… As nail professionals, we spend a lot of time pampering others and working on our businesses while often juggling other commitments like family. It’s easy to burn…
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Salon retail sales soar throughout December
Retail sales are the main driver of December’s revenue for beauty salons, according to research conducted by Phorest Salon Software. Analysing over 6,000 salons in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Finland and Germany, Phorest has found that retail sales have brought 107% more revenue to salons compared to the rest…
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The winner of Scratch’s monthly nail art challenge for April has been announced as Kamila Konopniak. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Stunning Sapphires, marking CND™’s 45th anniversary, in the bid to win a prize from Sweet Squared. Entries were judged by Scratch senior news…
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Nail professionals are invited to elevate their craft and expand their network at Nail Camp 2024, running 7-10 October. The Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, USA, will host the four-day experience, which is organised by nail educator, Jessica Briarmoon. Nail Camp offers a comprehensive approach to professional development and…
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Discover the common nail and skin woes of runners, and how to tackle them for the ultimate foot finish… “Runners can be very prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains Salon System expert, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some of the most common. A…
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Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a while now and isn’t going anywhere. In the Pinterest Predicts report 2024, the image sharing platform forecasted that bold ‘melty metallics’ will dominate in the nail and beauty world this year. Check out our pick of design inspiration to stay on-trend…
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Footlogix, Artistic & Famous Names brand ambassador for Sweet Squared, Lily Lou Moore, explains how to master her six go-to feet poses for pedi photos… 1. One foot in front of the other With the client stood, ask them to put one foot in front of the other. I try…
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Global business & beauty expert, Kim Ford, shares points to consider when choosing a nail or beauty training provider… When searching for a reputable educator, consider their qualifications and experience in the field. They should possess qualifications that demonstrate their expertise in the subject matter they teach, and you should…
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