MOVERS & SHAKERS
Beauty industry expert makes best-sellers list with Shine book launch
Joan Scott, CEO of Habia, skills consultant & beauty and spa expert, has made the best-sellers list with the launch of book, Shine. Joan Scott has edited Shine: a ‘must-read guide to achieving success through a growth mindset.’ Twenty-four successful business leaders share their stories within the book, to help cultivate…
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Techs paint fairytale nail art for Scratch Snap comp: winner announced
The winner of Scratch’s monthly salon-style nail art contest for May has been announced as Brigitta Fajt. In a showcase of talent, techs created nail designs inspired by theme, Fairytale Figures, in the bid to win a prize from MSK Nails. Entries were judged by Megan Heppinstall, owner of MSK Nails & Scratch Stars Social…
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Important June dates for your nail & beauty business
Get your business prepared for the month of June, with our roundup of dates to note… 1st-30th: Pride Month An event dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, contributions and the progression of rights, Pride is also an opportunity to call for greater equality and acceptance. It’s an apt time to show…
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‘More transparent’ and with a focus on ‘clean beauty’ are just two of the predictions for the 2030 beauty sector, according to global market research & insight company, Mintel. The company has forecast that consumers will explore the push-pull between nature and science, with huge changes to the way beauty…
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Bio Sculpture’s Vintage Poetry collection features five stunning shades available in lacquer and gel – and the brand is donating £5 from the sale of each collection to the Change The Story initiative. This initiative, launched by Little Box Of Books and supported by TV personality, Rochelle Humes, aims to…
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The Beauty Backed initiative has been launched with Go Fund Me Fundraiser and Change.org Petition platforms to raise both funds and support for the reopening of the beauty industry in its entirety. In an emotional live session on Instagram, skincare guru Caroline Hirons revealed that she has worked with the industry experts…
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Scratch columnist, Ria-Jaine Lincoln, has launched a campaign calling for the government to support the beauty sector amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The accountant, who specialises in helping beauty businesses, is hopeful that the #DutytohelpBeauty campaign will encourage the government to issue vouchers for beauty treatments in a similar way to…
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Beauty & skincare supplier, Cult Beauty, has discovered the most searched for skincare ingredients of the year so far. Using data from search engine, Google, including the most searched skin care questions, Cult Beauty has identified trends and ingredients to note. Vitamin C is the most searched for ingredient, while…
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According to a survey of 2,000 people conducted by Skin Proud, more than half (55%) of social media users are self-conscious about the appearance of their natural skin. More than a third (40%) of people attributed this lack of confidence to comparing themselves to others, while more than a quarter…
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