Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
NHBF director recognised in Women in Trade Associations Powerlist
Director of quality & standards at the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), Caroline Larissey, is celebrated in the powerlist of 100 inspirational women in trade associations. The Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist was founded this year by the Trade Associations Federation (TAF), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Confederation of British Industry (CBI).…
Read MoreFeeling the strain? L’Omni nail brush aims to reduce RSI for techs
Known for its wearable, ergonomic nail prep brushes, Manicure Project has launched its most accessible brush to date: L’Omni. Founded by nail tech, Natalie Havariyoun, Manicure Project aims to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) and improve techs’ performance through its tools. L’Omni is lightweight to provide a ‘barely there’ feel and ease of use when…
Read MoreTana Ramsay’s beauty salon hands over operations to Townhouse
Tana Ramsay’s celeb-approved, luxury London beauty salon, All About The Girl, which scooped the Scratch Star for Retail Salon of the Year in 2013, will be rebranded as ‘Townhouse Northcote Road’. Closed with immediate effect, All About The Girl will reopen late April 2023 as a flagship Townhouse nail salon location, with Ramsay’s team continuing…
Read MoreHow to gain nail clients with the SOS Beauty app
Connect with new customers in your area and fill your appointment slots with SOS Beauty, a mobile app that sends you client requests suited to your business. Designed for hair, beauty and aesthetics businesses, SOS Beauty puts the power in your hands to provide personalised quotes for services, which clients confirm with a payment. “Through…
Read MoreDryBy nail salon unveils masterclass membership & community
Luxurious, Instagrammable and a hub for famous faces (Megan Markle’s bridal nails came courtesy of the brand), DryBy is an established name in the nail industry. With over 150,000 manicures delivered since its formation in 2015, the salon brand has expanded its focus from clients to pros with Studio 74, a digital platform designed to…
Read MoreBeauty retailer unveils initiative to keep products out of landfill
Online beauty shopping destination, Glorious Beauty, has launched Love Beauty, Hate Waste, an initiative to avoid unnecessary beauty waste. A beauty product may be sent to landfill because of a packaging update, superficial damages like scuffs or scratches, or a short expiry date (being within six months of the ‘best before’ date). Glorious Beauty‘s collection…
Read MoreHair & beauty industry faces renewed fight for survival, says NHBF
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has published the findings of its latest State of the Industry Survey, which highlight a slow recovery for the sector and need for further government support. The quarterly survey was carried out between 9-18 January 2023, and gathered almost 500 responses from personal care businesses in England, Northern…
Read MoreBeauty & wellbeing apprenticeships launch under Gerrard International partnership
Gerrard International has partnered with Armonia Training Academy, to help beauty businesses fill recruitment and skill gaps with minimal investment and time. Under the partnership, two apprenticeship courses have launched: the Wellbeing and Holistic Apprenticeship and Beauty Professional Apprenticeship, helping to raise awareness of the value apprentices bring to the beauty workplace and save time and…
Read MoreChampion tech shares process behind extreme Valentine’s nail style
Anita Chahal of Anita Chahal Creative Designer Nails, North Wales, shares how she created this enchanting, extreme length design and its romantic inspirations. The talented tech, who has been in the nail industry for 23 years, is an educator for Nail & Beauty Excellence (NBE). At Nailympia London 2022, she scooped accolades in the three…
Read MoreMii course serves to support the natural nail needs of clients battling cancer
The Mii Advanced Adapted Natural Nail Care Treatment course is in collaboration with The Power of Touch (TPOT). The comprehensive online course from Gerrard International and Susan Gerrard Training Academy will build professionals’ confidence in delivering self-care services for clients undergoing cancer treatment, and after their treatment is complete. Developed over the last three years…
Read MoreSwoon over the 6 romantic shades in CND™’s Painted Love collection
Ready to feel the love? CND™ has unveiled the Painted Love collection: six swoon-worthy shades, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Available in the brand’s Shellac™ Gel Polish and Vinylux™ Long Wear Polish formulas, this six-piece palette features a variety of versatile shades to suit diverse skin tones. The shades are: Cuddle Up: a soft, beige…
Read MoreSweet Squared launches KUPA E-files & UK KUPA service centre
Nail and beauty distributor & training provider for the UK and Ireland, Sweet Squared, has added US E-file brand, KUPA, to its portfolio. Available via Sweet Squared’s website is the KUPA MANIPro Passport E-File, along with KUPA E-file bits and compatible handpieces. The MANIPro Passport E-File is a powerful, portable device offering low vibration and…
Read MoreReady to enter the colourverse? Check out OPI’s 12 nail shades for spring 2023
OPI has unveiled its spring 2023 nail colour collection, Me, Myself and OPI, paying homage to the metaverse, where colour knows no limits. The 12-piece palette of digitally-inspired brights and pastels, ranging from romantic pinks and serene purples to playful rainbow hues and a statement cherry red, encourages individuality and self-expression. The shades are: Pink in…
Read MoreFall in love with Lecenté’s romantic Verona nail colour collection
Marking the season of love, the collection from Lecenté takes inspiration from the romanticism of Italian city, Verona. Featuring eight delicate Create Gel Polish shades from translucent pinks and classic nudes to pearly whites, the Verona collection is suited to timeless colour overlays, natural bases for nail art, bridal looks, and French and baby boomer…
Read MoreAmanda Lodge-Stewart announced as NHBF president
Amanda Lodge-Stewart, director of apprenticeship training provider, Link Training Academy, Huddersfield, has been unveiled as the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s president. Previously vice president at the organisation, Amanda has been elected for a three-year term. Joining her are four newly elected board members: Samantha Cunningham (Shine Hairdressing, Southampton), Joanne Johnson (Bliss Hair Design, Ashton-under-Lyne),…
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