Posts by Rebecca Hitchon
Revealed: Harry Styles is inspiring men to get manicures
Harry Styles has always been an advocate for the male manicure but since launching his beauty brand, Pleasing, offering nail and skincare products, how the pop star bends gender norms within the beauty sphere has been in the spotlight more than ever. And it’s done more than create a talking point: men have been more…
Read MoreCTPA urges beauty industry to cease packaging waste
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has issued a call to action for the beauty industry to end packaging waste from cosmetic products. In a stakeholder roundtable held by the organisation, it was concluded that the industry’s ultimate goal should be to cease packaging waste, with mainstream refill and reuse programmes being pushed to…
Read MoreNewcastle nail tech crafts pottery-inspired nails for Clarice Cliff film premiere
The Colour Room from Sky Cinema is a film following the life of Clarice Cliff, an English ceramic artist and trailblazer for Art Deco styling. Cliff, who was active between the 1920s and 1960s, created pottery famed for its individual style – known as ‘Bizarre by Clarice Cliff’ – which is renowned for its bright…
Read MorePower meets polish in the Kinetics Glamcore nail colour collection
Kinetics has launched its collection for the 2021 festive season, comprising eight powerful shades designed for the wearer to confidently be, own and celebrate their charismatic self. Available in both SolarGel lacquer and Shield Gel Polish formulas, the collection includes: #517 ROMANCE OF NUDE This beige pink tone with a subtle sparkle dust is a…
Read MoreGlobal use of virgin plastic by cosmetics brands & more set to fall by 20% by 2025
Virgin plastic use by leading global brands and retailers has peaked in 2021 and is on track to fall by almost 20%, research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has revealed. Virgin plastic can be defined as plastic resin that has been newly created without any recycled materials. The 2021…
Read MoreRevealed: the organisations educating Irish beauty pros about domestic abuse
According to EU research, one in four women in a relationship in Ireland have been abused by a current or former partner. To help hair and beauty pros recognise signs of domestic abuse and action appropriately, a campaign by Women’s Aid and the Hair and Beauty Industry Confederation (HABIC) has launched. It will help to…
Read MoreMix seasonal fashion & fun with Light Elegance’s winter nail colour collection
Embrace the playful side of winter with the seasonal offering from Light Elegance; the Winter Play ButterCream collection. Featuring six shades inspired by exhilaration, competition and stepping out of your comfort zone, the collection makes the perfect seasonal addition to your kit as clients opt for a fun take on classic winter nail shades. The…
Read MoreHarry Styles cosmetics are coming, including a nail polish set! Here’s what we know…
Following much speculation and anticipation, pop star Harry Styles is to launch a range of cosmetics products. After teasing the term ‘Pleasing’ on everything from his clothes to billboards and posters, a Pleasing website launched with products available to pre-order, alongside an Instagram account (@pleasing) with the tagline ‘Find Your Pleasing’. The brand offering includes…
Read MoreCan augmented reality technology help indecisive nail & beauty clients?
From avant-garde nails to colourful make-up shades or sophisticated styles, the nail and beauty sector is bursting with choice for clients and pros alike. How many times have you sat at the nail desk with a colour in mind, only to be tempted by new options and perhaps a little nail art? The decision-making process…
Read More5 quick tips to make your beauty business website more sustainable
When you consider the impact you make as a beauty business, what comes to mind? The waste you create and the way you produce energy may be at the forefront, but have you thought about the effect of your business website? Internet use accounts for roughly 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions – similar to…
Read MoreGive festive nail shades a fierce spin with Artistic Nail Design’s winter 2021 collection
Artistic Nail Design has released its winter 2021 nail colour collection, The Big Bang; six edgy and eye-catching seasonal shades. Designed to make clients feel confident, the shades are available in three formulas to suit the nail needs of all clients: Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Polish, Colour Revolution Reactive Nail Lacquer and Artistic Perfect Dip Powder. The collection…
Read MoreMy visit to the Milton Keynes branch of award-winning nail salon, Townhouse
Scratch Stars Nail Salon of the Year 20/21, Townhouse, has opened a branch in the heart of Milton Keynes. Admired by beauty pros and celebrities alike, the luxury nailcare business is renowned for mastering classic, minimalist manicures and elegant, stylish nail art looks. The flagship branch in Fitzrovia was launched by Juanita Hubert-Miller in May…
Read MoreFederation of Small Businesses calls on UK government to help small firms go green
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has issued a Call to Action to help small firms go green, after a study they issued found that almost two-thirds of small businesses have no active plan to reduce their impact on the environment. 36 percent of small businesses have a plan to combat climate change, but only…
Read MoreBedfordshire duo launch hair, beauty & wellness hub for freelance pros
A pair of friends will open Bedfordshire’s first co-working wellness hub, Creative Hub Studio, at the end of November 2021. Caroline Flynn and Amanda Murdoch, who between them have amassed 76 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness sectors, decided to launch the Creative Hub Studio after seeing professionals struggling to build a portfolio of…
Read MoreHair & Beauty Charity awarded charitable status in Scotland
The Hair & Beauty Charity, which offers financial assistance to hairdressers, barbers and beauty professionals affected by illness, disability, bereavement, homelessness, domestic violence and financial hardship, has announced that it has received registered charitable status in Scotland. The charity’s beneficiaries, of whom 10% currently live in Scotland, are supported with regular payments or one-off grants.…
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