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SAFETY FIRST: 3 beauty industry bodies unveil back to work guidelines
The British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC), the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) and the British Beauty Council have each released an online document of guidelines that workers in the hair and beauty sectors need to consider before returning to work. “We know that the beauty industry has been hit badly by…
Read MoreAmp up nail art with neon glitters from Vu Nail Systems
Supercharge nail designs with Vu Nail Systems’ range of Neon Sprinkles nail art glitters. Ideal for overall coverage or incorporated into art designs, the glitters are available in four colours: Neon Orange Neon Pink Neon Green Neon Yellow The glitters are presented in a handy screw top jar for easy storage and quick access. Shop…
Read MoreCoronavirus: MPs issue Call to Action to support beauty industry during lockdown
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing heard from industry representatives on the impact that coronavirus pandemic on the sector in a virtual session. Panelists from industry associations representing hair, beauty, spa and wellness business – including Lisa Gerrard, chair of the BCA and Gerrard International and Ian Egerton and Caroline Larissey of…
Read MoreThe Gel Bottle collaborates with UK tech to launch tortoiseshell nail kit
The Gel Bottle Inc has collaborated with nail tech and TGB brand ambassador, Amy Rickaby, to launch the ‘Tortie Kit’. The kit contains products required to create the popular tortoiseshell nail art design, and a version coined by Amy – the ‘Blonde Tortie’. “Sometime in 2017, even before I was a TGB brand ambassador, one…
Read MoreCoty sells 60% share of Professional Beauty division for $4.3bn
Coty‘s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair businesses, which include the OPI, Wella, Clairol and ghd brands, have sold a 60% stake to American private equity firm, KKR. The estimated cost of the stake is $4.3 billion, and saw KKR fight off competition from Henkel. Coty will retain the remaining 40% interest in the business. “Coty…
Read MoreGS Group offers free support & nail training post-lockdown
The Georgie Smedley Group has announced that it has devised the Kick Back Campaign, a series of free training days to support nail professionals. “We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and so wanted to give the industry some hope,” states Georgie Smedley. “It’s time to focus on the tech through…
Read MoreThe NHBF responds to Boris Johnson’s Sunday 10 May address with call for clarification
Following the publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, hair and beauty businesses in England are not expected to re-open until at least 4 July. The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has written an open letter to Alok Sharma, the secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, calling for clarification from…
Read MoreThe British Beauty Council publishes Return to Work Guidelines for Nail Technicians
The British Beauty Council in consultation with advisory board member and industry nail expert, Marian Newman and Doug Schoon, scientist, author and educator with over 30 years’ experience in the cosmetic, beauty and personal care industry, share guidance for nail techs, salon owners and clientele. The guidelines set out clear processes and procedures covering four…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Hair & beauty businesses likely to remain closed until at least July
Following Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s, address to the nation on Sunday 10 May, it is likely that hair and beauty businesses will remain closed until at least July due to the coronavirus pandemic. Small changes to the nation’s freedom of movement were announced, including abolishing the one hour per day exercise rule and allowing some…
Read MoreNail desk shields: should you invest?
There is much discussion and concern regarding how post-lockdown measures will affect salon visits – and how nail professionals will both work and interact with clients safety. The BBC has seen a draft government plan to ease current restrictions for workplaces in which social distancing is not possible. According to the news outlet, the draft…
Read MoreNail tech launches support fundraising campaign
Leeds-based nail tech, Clare Hanson, has revealed a fundraising campaign to aid UK nail professionals in need during the Covid-19 outbreak. The UK Nail Tech Support Fund is aiming to raise £20,000 to support techs that require immediate help. Some proceeds are also set to go to the Hair and Beauty Charity Relief Fund. “This…
Read MoreExtract dust & fumes at the nail desk with Vodex
Help keep hygiene levels tip-top on your return to work with a fume and dust extraction unit from Vodex. The company, founded in 2011, has a mission ‘to protect people and products at work’ and ‘ensure that all clients are performing at the top of their industry in a safe working environment’. In accordance with…
Read MoreMaster 3D acrylic art with Catherine Wong
Scratch puts the spotlight on the esteemed educators at Beauty2trs, the online platform for nail classes… This month: Catherine Wong reveals how to perfect 3D acrylic nail artistry Tracey Lee of Beauty2trs comments: “Do you remember that one nail crush you had when you first started in the industry? The person you looked up to and followed passionately, trying…
Read MoreKure Bazaar Paris adds plant pigments to nail colour
Kure Bazaar Paris‘s four-piece spring/summer 2020 nail collection features plant pigments in its formula. Created using elderberries, radishes and sweet potatoes, the four delicate shades are: Rose Quartz – a sheer pink Mineral – a light grey Cotton – a soft nude Mint – a pastel mint green. Kure Bazaar prides itself on natural-based formulas…
Read MoreJoanna Bandurska donates personal care products to local hospital workers
Joanna Bandurska has donated essential personal care products to local hospital workers in Szpital Specjalistyczny w Chorzowie. The Polish-based 2019 Nailympia Global Cup champion & educator for Indigo Nails Lab collected much needed supplies with huband, Michal Bandurski. Items donated include disinfectants, gloves, caps, antiperspirants, body lotions and hand creams from their own personal supplies…
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