MOVERS & SHAKERS
Nailympia Orlando 2025: THE RESULTS
The fifth Nailympia Orlando welcomed the most competitors to date, with 99 nail techs from eight countries choosing to compete in turn-in and arena categories. The event was hosted at Premiere Orlando 1 & 2 June 2025, and featured an esteemed international judging panel – with Alisha Rimando as head…
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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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From 1 April 2020, the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage has increased, affecting beauty salons across the country. The new National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are as follows: NLW (Age over 25s) – £8.72 per hour NMW (Age 21 – 24) –…
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Amidst the Covid-19 epidemic, in-store and online sales of prestige hand soaps have increased significantly in the UK according to the NPD Group. Sales of prestige hand soaps have increased week-on-week since 26 January 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Since 23 February 2020 (the week of the…
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Founder of Nouveau Beauty Group, Karen Betts, is donating 100,000 face masks, gloves, hand sanitisers and disinfectant wipes to the NHS. Like many others, Karen has had to temporarily close her business due to the Covid-19 outbreak and is therefore donating her residual stock to those on the frontline. The…
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Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced financial support available to self employed personnel, whose businesses have been closed or affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement aired on BBC News on 26 March, he addressed viewers saying: “I’m proud of what we have done so far, but know…
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The Gel Bottle Inc, parent company to the Peacći nail lacquer brand, has launched an initiative to support self-employed customers during the coronavirus crisis. Stipulations by the UK government have forced nail technicians to stop offering services such as gel polish manicures to clients, with income affected. Consequently, The Gel…
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The Hair & Beauty Charity, an independent service dedicated to helping hair and beauty professionals in need, has released a statement regarding support following the coronavirus outbreak. The charity offers financial support to individuals and their families facing difficult times due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, bereavement and financial…
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