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Multiple ear piercing: the beauty trend for 2025 & how to offer in the salon
Piercing equipment and training provider, Studex, shares information about three multi piercing techniques… “With multiple ear piercings becoming one of the biggest beauty trends of 2025, Studex is offering guidance on new piercing techniques, exclusive to Studex Piercing Partners,” says a spokesperson for the brand. “Not only are multi piercings…
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Artificial nails: 7 steps to reduce the risk of allergy
Caroline Rainsford, director of science at the Cosmetics, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA), shares practical ways to reduce allergy in the nail space… Acrylate monomers, which are the starting materials in liquid & powder (L&P) and UV/LED gel nail systems, can sometimes cause allergic reactions if they touch the skin.…
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How to build your social media: 5 simple steps from a beauty business expert
Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist for 2024 and 2025 & online columnist, Hannah Beth Clayton, shares her social media tips… Growing your social media doesn’t need to be hard, confusing or a full-time job. I talk to so many beauty pros who feel overwhelmed by the…
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BeautyLab skincare expert, Samantha Kendrew, reveals top tips for introducing skincare to your in-salon offering… Created to meet skincare demands, the BeautyLab range consists of sophisticated salon treatments and a complementary retail line. “The BeautyLab Body treatments are ideal for a relaxing moment and to help prepare the skin for…
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Have you considered showcasing your brow styling skill to meet any client needs? Create a bespoke brow look for clients of all ages with these tips from Lash Perfect expert, Emma Apps… “Naturally, eyebrows tend to become sparser as we age,” explains Emma Apps, Hi Brow expert. “Having regular tinting…
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Do you know what rights you and your staff member have when it comes to annual leave? The NHF/NBF serves up advice for beauty business owners… Everyone who is employed in the UK is entitled to paid leave, whatever their role or the number of hours worked. It’s vital to know what the law…
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If you are new to session work or are thinking about a career as a session stylist, then I would say both an eye-catching portfolio and website are essential. It’s all very well having a great website, but you are going to need lots of good quality images of your…
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When the ‘brand ambassador’ term was first scattered, it simply involved shouting about a brand or treatment you loved to anyone that would listen on a number of platforms, with the possibly of a few freebies in return. However, lines have become blurred as advertising stipulations step in, demand for…
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New year, new skill! Are you thinking of adding to your salon menu to meet client nail needs? Liz Richards, national sales and education manager for Cuccio Europe, shares some thing to consider… “It’s important when adding a new system that you choose based on what would be right for your…
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