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Aquarius Full Moon is here: here’s the perfect nail look based on your star sign

By Jess Watts | 9 August 2025

It’s time to figure out how the Full Sturgeon Moon will impact you, and what nail style works best for your zodiac sign. 9 August marks the Aquarius Full Moon, and this one is set to be incredibly powerful. Each star sign is impacted by the full moon in different…

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UK Government announces plans to crack down on unsafe aesthetic procedures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 7 August 2025

The UK Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has revealed plans to regulate the aesthetic and non-invasive procedures sector. It follows a consultation, which industry bodies including the British Beauty Council, NHBF and BABTAC contributed to, and its findings have helped shape the approach to addressing safety concerns in…

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Government announces plan for small businesses: here’s what it means for nail & beauty pros

By Helena Biggs | 1 August 2025

The UK government has unveiled a Small Business Plan, which hopes to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by giving them ‘the most comprehensive support package in a generation’. Many measures within the plan will directly affect the nail, hair and beauty sectors, which comprise thousands of salons and self-employed…

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Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy introduces VTCT Swedish Body Massage Course

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2019

Fancy kicking off the new year by training in a new skill? The Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy has introduced the 10-week VTCT Swedish Body Massage Course to its range of programmes. The course takes place on Tuesday 7 January 2020 at The Susan Gerrard Beauty Academy in Borehamwood. Entry requirements…

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What does a Conservative election win mean for salons?

By Sophie Nutt | 13 December 2019

The NHBF analyses the conservative election win and what it will mean for salons… Boris Johnson’s government has been re-elected with a strong majority, making it very likely that the government will continue with their previous policies, including Brexit. The Prime Minister is expected to bring the Withdrawal Agreement Bill…

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Retail sales drive December boost for salons

By Kat Hill | 13 December 2019

New stats from Phorest Salon Software have revealed that retail sales are the the main driver of December success for salons. Phorest looked at over 6,000 salons in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, Finland and Germany to find key pointers. According to averages from the data, salons make over 10%…

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CIDESCO launches sustainability initiative

By Sophie Nutt | 11 December 2019

CIDESCO, the world standard for beauty and spa therapy, is encouraging its members, students and schools to become more aware and supportive of environmental issues by issuing them with guidelines to becoming a more sustainable operator. With its guidance, CIDESCO is emphasising that eco-efforts are not about sacrifice, but about…

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TGB Academy launches new nail art workshops

By Sophie Nutt | 10 December 2019

The Gel Bottle Inc has launched new nail art workshops via the TGB Academy. Lead by a range of The Gel Bottle Inc ambassadors and educators, the workshops are designed to teach techs the skills required to create their signature nail art looks. Covering a range of designs such as…

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Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019 winners revealed

By Kat Hill | 10 December 2019

The winners of the eighth Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019 have been announced. The results were revealed at a glitzy ceremony, more than 600 hair and beauty professionals based in Scotland. Alexandria-based Lynne Scott, of Luscious Nails & Beauty, scooped the Nail Salon of the Year award (pictured), while…

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